was trying tofuse their very bodies together.Longminutes passed before Riodan lifted his head from Dylens shoulderto look at him with gleaming eyes.Ifelt it, he whispered. The heat in my bellyhad I not takenmirash...Yes, a child, Dylen murmured.Yourchild, Riodan said with wonder. And mine. I almost wishDontsay it, Dylen interrupted, shaking his head. Its not thetime or place. Not yet.Riodangazed at him searchingly. At length, he cupped Dylens face in hishands with reverence and softly said, I love you. While I havelife and breath, I will always love you.Dylensealed his mouth to Riodans in as tender a kiss as he couldmuster, savoring the taste and texture of his lovers lips as if hehad never known them before. Without breaking the kiss, Dylen turnedthem over and eased him down beside him, slipping from Riodansbody as he did. For several minutes more, they simply held eachother, their lips never parting for long.Haveme again, Riodan pleaded. Have me all night.Dylensmoothed his hand possessively down Riodans back. Withpleasure.** * *Hewould be unable to sit down for long tomorrow, even on the softest ofcushions, Riodan thought as hard flesh plowed into him over andagain. His sheath was deliciously raw from its repeated ravaging,which explained why he was on his knees and his face half buried in apillow while Dylen made good use of his upraised arse. Saints, butDylen was indefatigable!Notthat Riodan wanted a reprieve from his ravishment. Not when it wasDylen who ravished him with a concupiscence that hinted atdeep-rooted affection the former hetharhad not yet admitted harboring for him still. If Dylen would not saythe words, Riodan would happily settle for what his body communicatedto him.Hecried out hoarsely when completion overtook him once more thengroaned with pleasure as liquid warmth filled him. Fighting forbreath, he swiftly reached behind to stop Dylen from withdrawing fromhim.Stay,he breathlessly said, peering over his shoulder at Dylen. Saints, buthow beautiful he looked with his raven locks tousled just so, hischeeks flushed, and lips enticingly swollen. And his eyes agleam withappreciation anddare he hope? affection.Youllbe sore, Dylen quietly warned him as he carefully eased them bothdown on their sides. He pulled Riodan closer into the curve of hisbody to keep his shaft securely embedded up Riodans backside.Riodanwriggled back, relishing the continued presence of Dylens fleshinside him. I dont particularly care, he said, tiredlytaking Dylens arm and wrapping it around his waist. Much as heyearned for them to continue making love, his body refused tocooperate. I just want to feel you... after so long, hedrowsily added.Youwerent jesting when you said all night, Dylen murmured, kissingRiodans shoulder.Riodanshivered at the sweet caress, but sleep beckoned more insistently.All morning, too, if you like, he mumbled, exhaustion finallyblunting the sharp edge of desire.Illtake your word for it, was the last thing he heard before hedrifted into slumber.ChapterTwenty-OneSetbackRiodanstudied the coffered ceiling as he lay amidst the stained andcrumpled sheets of Dylens bed. Saints above, but his body ached.As did his sheath. And as for his arse... He closed his eyes as heremembered the reasons for his present discomfort. And his deepfelicity.Hehad awakened ever so slowly to the sensation of