itoff...Thendont, Dylen whispered. He gave a few firm tugs to Riodansshaft.Riodansobbed harshly as his orgasm crashed through him. His hips buckedforward while his seed spurted over Dylens fingers into the soapywater. As the last of his climax played out, he sagged into Dylensarms, his head lolling onto the others shoulder. It was severalseconds before he could think lucidly, let alone speak.Heturned his head dazedly and gazed into Dylens eyes. Ivenever felt anything like that before, he murmured.Itgets better. Dylen grinned rakishly.Itdoes? Riodan stared in amazement. And then he grinned back. Willyou show me?Dylenkissed him long and deeply. In good time, he murmured againstRiodans lips. Relax. We dont have to rush anything. Heturned Riodan to face him. I want you to enjoy yourself. Dowhatever you like, ariad.Riodanseyes widened. Am I truly your beloved? Against my betterjudgment, Dylen teased.Laughingsoftly, he kissed away Riodans indignant rejoinder.** * *Hirlenhid his smile behind a hand. He did not want young Riodan to feelconscious about being observed, and Dylen would likely send a glarehis way that said look elsewhere. But if they could only seethemselves, he fondly thought as he watched them from his great chairin the parlor. One would think them newlyweds if one did not know thetruth of their situation.Hehad returned from his holiday in Glanthar to find Riodan Leyhar backin residence and not only sharing his sons bedchamber again butalso his bed. It had been a great surprise given Dylens previousresistance to any entanglement with Riodan. But, once he got overDylens capitulation, Hirlen heartily welcomed Riodan into theirlittle family circle. Not for all the treasure in Aisen would Hirlenforego the chance to see Dylen in such a state of bliss. And blissfulhe was if the sparkle in his eyes and his ready laughter were anyindication of it.Hestifled a chuckle when the pair bumped into each other while settingthe table fortheevening meal. Instead of pulling apart to continue whatever they weredoing, they hesitated a moment too long just to look at each otherwith obvious appreciation and longing. Why, youd think they didntdaily partake of each others company the way they were behaving,Hirlen thought with amusement.Helooked up from the book hed been pretending to read when Dylencame over to sit on the couch. Riodan had gone downstairs and out tothe yard to look for a shirt among the laundry that had been hung outthat morning to dry. Hirlen regarded his son knowingly and wasgratified to see the slow blush that colored his cheeks.Thatwristlet seems to be your favorite piece of late, he remarked.You hardly ever take it off.Dylenglanced at his wrist then pulled his sleeve down to cover the goldand leather band with its heartsfire clasp.Itpleases him when I wear it, he said.Heis such a dear lad, Hirlen murmured. Im glad you and he havefound each other. I so enjoy seeing you happy, Dy.Dylenfaintly smiled. For however long it lasts. Still pessimisticI see.Youknow full well why. Would you rather I blundered headlong into thisaffair without considering the probable outcome?Possibleoutcome, Hirlen corrected. You cant know how it will end.Now I agree the chances of success given his future