Druidess Found (Druidess Trilogy Book 1) by Machelle Hanleigh (interesting novels to read txt) 📕

He smiled content in the knowledge that she stood with her back to him and wouldn't see his amusement or hear it in her mind. He stopped just behind her and peered over her shoulder. "Are you positive I can't help you find whatever you're looking for?"

"No, dammit!" Kaily stood and glared at him. She looked past him and glanced around the cave as if that would help her find whatever it was that she searched for.

He could feel how helpless she felt. He kept his mind locked with hers as she visually searched the cave. There, he thought careful not to project the thought into her mind. The information he needed solidified within her mind. "I almost forgot. Sari left a bag for you." He casually said as he stepped around Kaily and reached into the chest to grab the bag. "She said it contained things you might need and change of clothing, more pants I'm certain." He was not able to keep his annoyance out of his tone at Sari giving her pants. "Sure, I can't help you find what you're looking for?" He asked again as he handed her the bag. He asked the question again only because he didn't want her to realize he pulled the information from her mind. He didn't think she comprehended the extent of their connection. In truth, he had yet to grasp the full extent of their connection himself.

She accepted the bag and looked inside. Relief flooded her mind and eased the tension in her facial expression. She shook her head, "no." She smiled at him. "Thank you." She stood on her tippy toes and kissed him on the cheek or at least as close as she could reach.

He pulled her into his arms and kissed her full on the mouth. He felt her melt into him. It amazed him how fast warmth spread through him at her touch and how responsive she was to him. "Good Morning." He said when he released her from his embrace.

She blushed. "Good Morning."

"You can use the shower room, while I get us something for morning repast." He ran a finger down the side of her face. He couldn't help touching her. He could already feel himself responding with need. The last thing he wanted was for her to get dressed. He would be strong and maintain control over his desires.

She glanced at her naked self and then back at him. "I couldn't find my clothes or the towels this morning." She stammered and rushed off to the shower room.

His laughter followed her. He would have to apologize later for his amusement at the expense of her embarrassment. Still it was worth the look on her face and the blushes she gave him. There was something arousing about her shyness. He looked down at the bags she rummaged through and sighed. He should find a place for everything. There was no telling how long they would be there, and it would help to know what they had on hand, and easier to live out of shelves than bags.

Later, he thought to himself. First his Kaily needed food. He made up the pallets and set a pot of porridge over the fire. His eyes fell on the jar of salve and frowned. He didn't think she would let him put more on her injury considering her current condition, but she was still very tender there the night before and he knew that she would need to have the medicine until she was no longer sore if she hoped to heal properly. With another sigh, he picked up the jar and cloth and turned toward the shower room.

She exited the shower stall just as he entered the room. She took a quick shower. Moto knew the moment she saw the jar and cloth in his hand. She began to shake her head. "No!" Kaily backed away and held a hand up while clutching the towel she wrapped around herself with her other hand. "No."

He stopped in front of her. She stopped backing up only because her back hit the cave wall. She was a very nice shade of red. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way." Moto said in a firm tone. It was a tone he hoped would convince her that fighting him on this was not going to go well for her. He didn't want to cause her more pain than he already had. Where her health was concerned, he would do what was necessary whether she wanted him to or not. He was not going to give her a choice and while he hated forcing his will on her, he would without hesitation if necessary.

"Please, no, you don't understand." Kaily looked away.

Moto put two fingers under her chin and forced her to look at him. There is nothing you can hide from me. You need to heal, little one, and this salve will help you do just that. He deliberately projected into her mind to remind her that they were connected too closely to hide from him, especially, when it was nothing more natural than her womanly cycle. For her health, he took the risk of embarrassing her further and having her close herself off from him. He felt the moment of understanding cross her mind and the moment she felt defeated. He didn't like that she felt defeated. He only intended to remind her of the connection they shared. "I can make this pleasurable and less embarrassing for you, little one, if you let me."

Kaily shook her head. "Just get it over with." She dropped the towel she was holding to the floor.

He handed her the jar and cloth. "You could make it more pleasurable for me." Moto's eyes locked with Kaily's as he sent the image of her on her knees in front of him.

She slapped his chest with the flat of her hand. "No."

He smiled and leaned close enough to press her hard