entire keep thusly!Rohyrgrinned. But it pleases me to make them wonder what manner oflover I am that I can make you scream so.Lassenshook his head. Looking back at Rohyr, he wanly smiled and said,Twould only provoke Tyrde if this hasnt already.Rohyrhugged him tightly, suddenly sober. Im sorry, he murmured.He has treated you with abominable disrespect since his return andIve done little to stop him.Lassenturned in his arms to face him. There is naught you could havedone. Think you I dont know how much youve broken with customfor my sake? Twas more than I expected; more than I could ever askfor.Rohyrgazed at him appreciatively. You are worth it, Las-min.You always have been. He sighed. You havent even gone yetand already I look forward to your return.Lassenquelled the impulse to tell Rohyr the truth. For good or ill, he hadto hold his tongue. Instead, he sealed their mouths in a warm andtender kiss.Sometimepast midnight, he awakened to the pang of sharp desire for Rohyrcoursing through him. They had made love until their bodies demandedrest. But Lassen had gone to sleep still feeling as if he had not hadenough. He was not certain if it was a function of conceptionMithrehad told him that a bearers libido tended to strengthen during thefirst month, almost from the moment of fusionor his sense ofimminent loss and the need to use as much of the time remaining aspossible. But whatever the reason, it did not matter.Itwas not difficult to rouse Rohyr from slumber. Delight gleamed in hiseyes when he realized what Lassen wanted.Idont know what drives you tonight, he whispered as he pulledLassen into his arms. But I pray this wont be the last I see ofit.Theirplay was much slower this time, the build-up in tension almostlanguid but no less enjoyable. However, Lassen could not helpflinching when Rohyr caressed his nether parts. It seemed they hadcoupled more vigorously than was prudent.Youretoo sore, Rohyr murmured, withdrawing his hand. And I haventreplenished Eirens salve, he added ruefully.Iwill bear it, Lassen insisted.Nay,Rohyr objected. I wont have you journeying in more discomfortthan youre undoubtedly feeling already.ButI need you, Lassen pleaded. Just this last time before I leave.Please, Rohyr. Rohyr gazed at him a long while. Perhaps weshould try something else.ToLassens puzzlement, Rohyr lay on his back then drew Lassen atophim. His next words jarred Lassen out of his confusion.Haveme, Las.Lassenstared at him in disbelief even as the invitations import shotstraight to his groin, causing his shaft to harden as it had neverhardened before.Areyou-are you certain? he whispered. At Rohyrs affirming smile,he swallowed hard, the very thought of being inside his love makinghis shaft ache almost unbearably.Butwhat of Tyrde? Surely, tis his right.Rohyrshook his head. It is not a right but a privilege and only I maychoose on whom to bestow it. I choose to yield to you alone. Hepulled Lassen down for a hot, consuming kiss.Withshaking hands, Lassen prepared Rohyr for breaching. The occasionalwince that flickered across Rohyrs face as he was stretchedreminded Lassen that not only had the king never lain beneathanother, he was also not obligated to. And in the unlikely