Forbidden

Chapter Fourteen

Obito's gentle breaths tickled Rommath's neck as the hunter slept. The magus was awake enjoying the lingering feeling of the soul-song. Obito still had a lot to learn when it came to pleasuring his sexual partner but his pure innocence made up for anything lacking. The child had given every piece of his being in the joining, something that he would have to be taught not to do every time because it exhausted the soul.

A powerful aura entered his mind beckoning him. Rommath sighed and pulled Obito close breathing in his scent before carefully moving him off his chest and onto the bed. The air felt chilled, he draped a warm blanket over the naked body of his mate and then slipping a robe on left the bedroom and headed for his laboratory. Chanting a spell to open the barrier he put in place since replacing the door he stepped inside and restored the magical guard before moving into the room.

He walked over to a large glass globe in the middle and placed his hands on it. The tattoos on his arms glowed for a moment and the crystal responded becoming cloudy and as it cleared an image of a Sin'dorei appeared within. Rommath dropped to his knees and bowed his head.

"You summoned me, my Prince?"

"I've heard you've taken another lifemate, my dear friend," Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider said.

"Yes, my Prince, Amaya Ravenwind and I have comfort and love in each other's arms. I didn't think it worthy of reporting you. My humble apologies if I was mistaken." Rommath kept his eyes downcast.

"Even the simplest joys of my servants bring happiness to my own spirit in this barren land. Though I do question your choice in mates who's to determine the path one's heart takes. I would not deny you your love like mine was." The rage in the Prince's voice was unmistaken. Then as quickly as it rose it faded. "Have you been able to talk any sense into Voren'thal? The adventurers he keeps sending this way are getting to be annoying."

"Nay the leader of the Scryers refuses to even grant me an audience … something along the lines of calling me your lapdog. However, his tainted touch does not reach Silvermoon; I have found no trace of it and continue your campaign as we agreed. The Sin'dorei here eagerly await your return. Though it would be beneficial if I could give them a time table …" Rommath stifled a cry of pain from the mental backlash of his Master. "Forgive me," he said. "It is not for me to question."

"Rom?" Obito's tender whisper reached out to him.

"Go back to sleep, beloved, I'll join you shortly," Rommath answered. He got a sleepy reply and then the link faded.

"It seems your attention is divided this evening," Prince Kael'thas said.

Rommath's heartbeat increased slightly but that was the only outward sign that he was alarmed by the Prince's observation. "Forgive me, it has been a hectic couple of weeks … it's almost over now."

"So I understand, two days until the ceremony?"

"Yes, my Prince, I wish you could be there but your blessing would be an honor," Rommath said.

"And you have it, may your bond be long and true, my friend." Prince Kael'thas said. "For Quel'Thalas!"

"Thank you, my Prince." Rommath said. "For Quel'Thalas!"

The image and the presence in his mind cleared. Rommath stood slowly, slightly shaken. It was only the second time he'd ever lied to his Lord and it never got any easier. After making sure everything was secure he released the barrier and stepped out into the hall. He was startled to find Obito sitting against the wall, wrapped in a house robe.

The hunter looked up and gave him a small smile. "I didn't want to sleep alone."

Rommath replaced the barrier and helped Obito to his feet, and then holding onto his hand led him back to the bedroom. He slipped the robe off Obito's shoulders at the foot of the bed and lightly kissed his neck, there was no mistaken the warmth that spread through their life-bond.

"By the Sunwell, I've forgotten what it was like being young," Rommath whispered. He lowered Obito down on the bed as the hunter's hands pushed his own robe off. Their nude bodies entwined as Rommath skillfully teased his lover's body until it once again sang. Then he joined his young mate in a restful, dreamless sleep.