Leoti by Sienna Mynx Page A

raced. This man was so divine, she wanted to know more. The length of him curled into the dip under her buttocks and her nipples hardened, straining against her shirt. They both had fallen asleep clothed.
    “Good morning,” he spoke against her ear.
    She squeezed her eyes shut and pressed her lips tight to keep from moaning over the silky comfort his voice brought. The inner channel of her ear proved to be another erotic zone on her body she barely knew. Elu released a low hum deep in his throat, a sound of pleasure and contentment as he carefully held her to him. It was sweet. And he continued his gentle wake-up touches, with his nose grazing over the tiny hairs on her neck and his breath warming her there. She pretended she was dreaming to keep from making a fool of herself again, like she had on the porch-swing when she could barely let go of his lips and pleaded with him for more.
    Minutes ticked away and soon a soft snore escaped him. Josie opened her eyes. The fireplace held cooling ambers, which flickered along the charred barely-there wood.
    Gently she turned over to face him. Elu was sound asleep. The pain in her side was still there but it was just a dull reminder that she wasn’t altogether well. Careful not to wake him she moved in close, then ran a single finger over the long fallen hair covering his cheek before moving it aside, revealing his face. His smooth brown skin stretched evenly over his squared jaw and high cheekbones. He had an aquiline nose and straight forehead with thick silky brows set over those eyes she could get lost in. His mouth was sensual with lips that a girl would want to run her tongue over. A shadow of a beard could barely be seen but it gave him that rugged mountain man appeal.
    How was it he’d found her? Was she traveling or wandering like he said in search of him? She did have a feeling of longing, of wanting something more. With Elu she felt that longing subside each passing day. His eyes opened. He looked directly at her and she inhaled through her teeth.
    “I’m sorry, did I wake you?”
    He gave her a sly smile and said nothing. Josie wanted to touch him again, just to make sure he was real. Her hand went to the side of his face and she brought hers in close on the pillow. Their noses brushed, then their lips met, briefly. She drew away and smiled.
    “Good morning.”
    “Hello,” he said softly.
    “Hello,” she repeated in an equally lowered voice.
    He put his arm to her waist and she rested her hand on his neck with fingers circling, their foreheads now touching. Together they eased back to sleep linked with the contact they needed. And it felt right. Josie woke again. This time she found herself alone. She lifted on her elbow, eyes searching. Faint sounds of activity within the cabin could be heard beyond her closed door. Po rose from the corner where he watched her.
    “Morning, Po,” she smiled.
    He trotted over, sniffed at her sheet then looked up panting. She reached and touched him. He was such a sweet animal, a great extension of her Elu. “You watching over me baby?”
    Po licked her hand. Josie smiled. He then went to the closed door, stopping to look back at her then the door.
    “You need to get out? Well why didn’t you say so sweetness?”
    She pulled back the covers. When she eased out of the bed she found she was stronger today. Standing and walking didn’t exhaust her lungs or breathing. In fact, moving around seemed to help stretch her achy bones. Josie rubbed the sleep from her eyes and ran her tongue over her teeth. Should she shower and put on fresh clothes?
    Po paced before the door and she smiled. He’d waited patiently for her to wake and now it was time to start the day. Opening the door he walked out and looked back for her to follow.
    “Can I shower first please?”
    He tilted his head then decided it was okay and padded away. A shower was long overdue. Elu had set aside a cute green sweater and pair of jeans, a toiletries bag and