Of Moons and Monsters - Willow Hadley Page 0,24

“Thank you, Reule.” Hopefully he’ll be able to pick up on my tone well enough to figure out what I’m telling him.

His arms tighten around my frame, pressing me more firmly against him. He inhales sharply, almost hissing like he’s in pain. I go completely stiff and lift my head to stare at him in shock when I feel his hard cock digging into my ass.

Reule cringes when he meets my eyes, immediately averting his gaze as he stands up and gently positions me back in the chair by myself. His cheeks have turned bright and rosy. He’s clearly embarrassed by his reaction.

And that honestly makes me feel like a million times better. I don’t know what kind of world I’m in, or what the culture is like. I mean, these people are obviously okay with slave trading and human trafficking. I know I’m incredibly lucky to have ended up with someone who seems kind and decent. I truly don’t think Reule is going to take advantage of me. I can’t really blame the guy for getting a hard-on. We’re both half naked, and I’ve been sitting in his lap, pressed up against him for at least half an hour.

On the other hand, I’m pretty fucking horrified. I haven’t bathed in almost a week, and I’m totally covered in grime. There’s still dried blood caked to my neck and shoulder, and I don’t even want to think about what my hair looks like. I must look and smell awful, especially to a shifter with enhanced senses.

Reule stares down at me apologetically, biting his lip while he tugs at his hair. I don’t really know what to do or say. We don’t speak the same language, and I’m afraid if I smile or try to play it off, he might take that as an invitation for something. After a few awkward moments, he turns around and opens a large wooden chest beside the fireplace. He picks up a huge, fluffy white blanket and brings it over to me.

He mumbles something softly in his deep, growly voice and kneels down in front of me. He’s tall enough that we’re pretty much eye-level like this. There’s something really sweet about the gesture. I let him help me adjust the coat I’ve been using so that I’m actually wearing it, and he tucks the fluffy white blanket around me until I’m completely covered up to my chin. I’m not sure what kind of fabric this blanket is made of, but it’s warmer and softer than anything I’ve ever felt before.

I sink back into the cozy armchair and smile gratefully at him, and he gives me a nervous smile in return. He makes some sort of hand gesture at me that I think is supposed to mean ‘stay,’ and leaves me beside the fire to make his way across the room. I’m not able to see him anymore, even when I try to look over my shoulder. But I hear what sounds like cupboards opening and closing, as well as dishes clinking together.

A short while later, Reule returns carrying a bowl of something steaming. It smells delicious, and my stomach rumbles loudly. I ate back at Giovanni’s warehouse not long before Amias and the other buyers showed up, but that feels like ages ago. I don’t think even one full day has passed since then, but it’s hard to tell what day or time it is. Plus, I don’t even know if days last the same amount of time here as they do at home.

Reule kneels down in front of me again, showing me the bowl of soup before lifting a spoonful into his own mouth. I furrow my eyebrows in confusion and watch him lift another spoonful and offer it to me. A grin spreads across my face when I realize he’s trying to show me that the food is safe to eat. I can’t believe how thoughtful he’s being. It almost makes me want to cry again.

No way am I going to let him feed me though. I’m totally grateful for the gesture, but I refuse to let a sweet, hot guy spoon-feed me like a freaking baby, no matter how messed up of a situation I’m in. I wiggle around to get my arms free from my blanket cocoon and shakily reach out to take the bowl and spoon from him.

Reule snorts softly in amusement and sets the bowl down on the floor beside him. He looks around the room thoughtfully for

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