Echoes in Time

Echoes in Time
Chapter 2 Lord Raimen

Iason paced the floor as he watched Heiku reading the many monitors beep with every breath his father took in. Heiku had taken over the medical aspect of his reanimation, finding this to be the most exciting event of his medical career. Having first hand experience in advance medical science, he jumped at the opportunity to be a part of the unfolding medical miracle. He had never seen the reanimation of a Blondie, much less an Ancient since Jupiter herself oversaw the process, but since becoming party to Iason’s saga, he offered his expertise.

Iason wanted to see his father’s eyes open and gaze into the deep blue sea that was his father’s love. Riki had pulled him inside his room so eager to show Iason the raised vitals, and the slight twitching of his fingers. They both eagerly wanted to push his awareness to the surface, but decided to hold on just a little bit longer, and see if he would awaken on his own.

Since this was a rather familiar field for Heiku, with respect to the psychological aspect of Lord Raimen’s prognosis, he was extremely careful in bringing him out of his comatose state too fast. But as he saw Iason pace the floor, he knew his anxiety was equal to his own.

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In the darkness that was his mind, Raimen walked through a thick fog, unable to see past his own hands. He felt lost, as the sounds of two voices echoed in the distance. He began to pick up the pace as he listened to them get closer.

“Hello? Is there anyone there? I seem to have lost my way, and can’t see a damn thing in front of me.” Raimen stopped as the voices went silent. He looked around in a state of panic and began to wave his hand in front of him blindly hoping to touch something, anything.

Suddenly there was a shadow up ahead of him, it was tall and the back of his head seemed familiar. Long black hair brushed back with black satin ribbons. He could see he was dressed in a long black leather coat, and pants. Raimen became aware of the outline of his body, so muscular, familiar and yes, he knew this man.

“Kai!? Kai, is that you love? Where have you been? I’ve been walking this thick fog for so long; I thought I was going to lose my mind. Kai?”

Raimen came closer to his old lover, and as he reached out to touch his hair, he began to disappear into the fog once more. Raimen reached out and pulled on his ribbon, and then Kai was gone. Raimen sat on the cold ground alone once more.

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Riki came up to Iason, and placed a hand on his shoulder, “Iason, don’t worry so much, you know it’s only a matter of time. Why don’t we go get a drink? I’m sure that Heiku will call us if he awakens.”

Heiku glanced at the two, and nodded “Yes, my Lord, why don’t you take a break, Lord Raimen, is stable.”

Riki tried to get Iason to move, but Iason wouldn’t budge. He could see in his father’s face that something was wrong, but couldn’t put his finger on it.

“Riki, what do you sense with my father, do you see the expression in his face? He seems to be experiencing some sort of anxiety, or nightmare.”

Riki looked at Raimen, as the Ancient did seem a bit distressed. But they had discussed going into his mind before, and had agreed they may hinder his awakening by over stimulating his mind. It had taken only two and a half weeks to reanimate the older Mink, and Iason watched the whole process behind glass, as Jupiter processed the tissue sample, grew the clone, and regenerated the Intellect slowly, without the need to birth him as she had all her Blondie Elite. Raimen would return whole, with all his memories, as if he had fallen asleep, only to awaken 10, 000 years later. Iason’s vast knowledge completed the missing piece to his program, as Jupiter’s many centuries of testing, could never bring them whole, until Iason and Riki were found.

She knew Iason was her creator, and only he could finish what he had started. Iason’s heart ached when Raimen’s body took form, and the gentle lines of his face became clear. He viewed his body regenerate, and gasped as he saw the corrections to his fatal injury overseen by Jupiter’s program, and felt as if he mourned his death anew.

He knew his father love Kai probably more than his mother, and could only imagine the scene of watching him die in Kai’s arms. He paused to think of Riki’s experience when he was abducted, fearing he was dead. Riki did feel his painful injuries, and almost died himself, so how much more did Lord Kai suffer?

Riki walked up to Iason as he watched Lord Raimen begin to twitch once more. Iason gasped as his mouth opened slightly, and he moaned above a whisper. Iason moved forward and took his hand once more. Riki stood on the other side and began to focus on Lord Raimen’s thoughts.

Heiku stood by, as he knew this was exactly what he figured the two Lords would do, regardless of what he thought medically, Iason and Riki had taken over. He knew what they were capable of, so he yielded to their judgment.

“Iason, he is trying again to breach the surface, I sense sorrow. Do you want me to reach him? I can be gentle…I know you had a hard time in that environment”

“Let me Riki, I want to find him as he found me in the sea of darkness; as you found me. When I was walking in that fog, I heard many voices, saw many faces that I did not recognize, but he found me though I didn’t recognize him at the time. It was his voice that held me steady. It should be me that helps him find the light.”

Riki nodded, and looked to Iason who began to transform slowly, gently reaching into his father’s mind, immediately running into the thick fog that clouded his vision. He had flashbacks of the mind blocks he had endured recently, and his body shivered from the memory of it. He began to walk forward, as he could hear the soft weeping of Raimen not too far ahead.

Riki watched Iason as his eyes had changed, and his face grew serene while gazing into his father’s eyes, which had begun to flutter. Riki could sense Iason’s anxiety, remembering how disoriented he had been while under the mind blocks, but admired his resolve to help Raimen to awareness.

Iason listened as he heard Raimen whispering to himself. “Kai…where did you go, you were standing right in front of me, but a moment ago, and now you are gone. I miss you Kai, why did it have to be that way?”

Iason began to glow softly as he heart went out to his father, his mind focused on the gentle voice that seemed so small.

“Father…”

Suddenly Raimen heard Iason’s voice from behind. He stood up and turned to face the sound of Iason’s gentle voice, and called out.

“Who is there? Kai? Is that you love? Have you come back to me…please let it be.”

Iason’s form began to take shape, as his glowing aura began to push the fog away from Raimen’s eyes.

“Father, listen to my voice, walk towards me…open your eyes father.”

Iason reached out and took hold of Raimen’s hand as the older man gasped when he recognized Iason’s beautiful blue eyes come out of the fog. He took hold of his shoulders and shook him before embracing Iason in his arms.

“Iason! OH! Iason, where have you been? I have been looking for you for so long, but I can’t seem to get out of this fog, I can’t even see the ground beneath my feet. Where am I?”

Iason looked at his father’s face, and began to weep, as he could not believe he was hearing his voice once again. He found himself taking his father into his arms again, feeling his heart beat against his, and thanking all that was sacred, for this moment.

“Father, I have much to tell you, but you must listen to my voice and focus on me, do you understand? You are comatose, in a medical facility, your mind has shut down, for reasons that are too complicated to explain at the moment, but you must follow me, don’t fear what you will see, what you will feel, just think of it as holding your breath under water, and rising to the top for your first breath of fresh air.”

Raimen nodded nervously, as Iason took his hand and with a death grip, began to walk with his father in tow. He could see the dense fog begin to surround them once more, and Raimen began to slow down. Iason looked back to see Raimen looking around as suddenly many faces began to appear in the fog. Faces of people he knew, some would poke in and out of the fog, and others rushed him like a wave from the ocean breaking against the beach.

Iason gently trudged across the fog that seems to pull him to a slow crawl, he knew his father was beginning to waiver, and he began to panic. Suddenly it was as if he was back in the sea of darkness, and he was kicking to the surface, holding his breath. From above the surface came a soft glow, and then he saw Riki’s hand reach deep, and he heard Riki’s voice shouting at him.

“Iason, don’t stop! Keep moving forward, kick Iason, KICK!”

With that Iason pulled his father’s hand up to his chest and pressed forward until he broke the surface. When Iason opened his eyes, he looked down at Raimen’s face, and saw awareness light up in his eyes. Raimen gasped, and with a quiet, hoarse voice, he spoke his first words.

“…son…Iason, is it really you?” Raimen breathed hard, as Iason continued to hold his hand, nearly cutting the circulation to his father’s fingers. He was still transformed as his hair floated angrily above his head; his eyes began to soften, as he heard Raimen speak.

“Father, oh, dear father…how do you feel? Can you see me, can you hear me?” Iason smiled, as tears of joy streamed down his face. He bent down to kiss his father’s cheek and stroke his hair. He could not believe it was a complete success.

Raimen took in his son’s face, his beautiful blue eyes, and oh, that wonderful smile. It had been so long since he’d seen that smile.

“My love, where did you come from? I was in this dreadful fog, and I couldn’t see a damn thing in front of me! But I heard your voice, I heard you calling my name.”

Iason looked at Riki, who stood completely awed by the sight of father and son reunited. He gave way to tears, as he thought that in a few days, his father would also awaken. Raimen looked over to his right, to find Riki smiling back at him.

“Prince Riki, I see you have found each other at last, I truly hope, you two have made up.” Raimen smiled at Riki who couldn’t help but leap on top of Raimen and give him a warm hug. He looked at his face, and gave him several kisses on each cheek, overjoyed with the return of Lord Raimen Mink. Raimen was caught by surprise, as Riki’s uncharacteristic burst of emotion was not what he remembered of the young Prince’s usual quiet manner.

Heiku was beside himself with pride, as the scene before him played out. The news of Lord Mink’s awakening spread like wildfire, and within moments, Jupiter hummed with the news, as Amoi to tremble with her excitement. She appeared in the room, to the surprise and delight of Raimen, who upon seeing her as Lady Erin squealed with delight.

“Lady Erin! Jupiter!? You are a sight for sore eyes you old bucket of bolts! Did you see? Iason and Riki have come back to us! I can’t wait to see Kai, where is that old Warrior?”

The room became silent, as Jupiter’s smile faded, she looked to Iason, who in turn looked at his father and spoke. “Father, there is much you need to know, but this is not the right time, as you are not well enough for too much activity. I will tell you this, all will be alright, and as soon as you are able, I will explain everything to you. For now, I want you to rest, and not push yourself too much. You’ve been in a comatose state for,” Iason hesitated, “well, for some time, and your body needs to adjust to the many changes you are about to experience.”

“Son, you speak as if there is some deep dark secret, why don’t you just tell me, I’m a big boy, and I don’t think there’s much that would surprise me. Although, seeing your hair floating about, and your eyes transformed, tells me you have been using your suppressed inner powers, no? I thought you knew better than that young Lord.”

Iason smiled, as he looked at Riki, “Well, yes, father, about that, you see...”

“Lord Mink,” Jupiter interrupted, “I am pleased that you are finally awake. Lord Iason, will have much to discuss with you, but you must listen to the doctor’s orders, and rest. You have experienced a great ordeal, and I am as eager to speak with you, as you are with us all. But I believe, once your body has also awakened, you will be better prepared for a debriefing.”

Raimen looked at Jupiter with confusion, as she spoke so matter-of-fact. “Iason? Why is Jupiter being so pushy? And since when does she run the show? I believe you were probably fiddling with her Matrix again, weren’t you? I must have hit my head, and can’t recall, but I know she did not have such a bossy attitude last time Kai and I…”

Raimen stopped speaking, as flashes of memories began to come into his mind, preventing him from continuing.

“Father, are you alright? You aren’t in any pain are you?” Iason began to look at his monitors, finding nothing out of the ordinary, except that his father grew silent.

Riki could sense the tension in Raimen’s thoughts, as he perceived that Raimen had remembered something he had yet to process. His death.

Jupiter also felt this would happen, and quickly moved to a more serene appearance, standing next to Iason as he moved next to his father’s side once more. Raimen stretched out his hand to Iason.

“Iason, something happened…I feel it here,” Raimen pointed to his chest, as if expecting to feel the wounds he suffered. “There’s something at the edge of my mind, I seem to be unable to put my finger on it.”

At that moment Heiku interrupted as he bowed slightly at Iason, Riki, and Jupiter. “Forgive me my Lords, but I must insist you allow Lord Mink, to rest. He’s had enough excitement for now, and needs to slow down, as you can see, his vitals are rising.”

Heiku gave Iason a knowing glance, as he knew things were about to get extremely stressful for the newly awakened Lord, and his body was not well enough to deal with it physically, nor emotionally.

“Yes, of course, we’ll leave you to care for him Lord Quiahtenon.” Iason smiled at his father, “Father, we’ll return in a few hours, get some rest, Prince Riki and I will also get some rest, it has been a long day for us all.”

Raimen nodded, “Very well, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to get any sleep, since it seems, I’ve been doing a lot of that for some time.” He grumbled softly under his breath.

Heiku grinned as he noticed the Ancient yawn, in protest, as a light sedative had been administered, and Raimen began to doze off.

Iason sighed, “Thank you Heiku, will he be alright?”

“Yes, his mind and body will need rest, as his awakened consciousness has returned. He will probably sleep through the night, so why don’t you two go home and rest also.” Heiku grew serious, “Iason, you took a great risk, going in to his subconscious mind, but as I am not an expert on your inner powers, I could not say no. I am very happy, it all worked out well. He will have a difficult period ahead of him, just so you know, he will need you two more now, than he ever did in that fog. You should prepare for that.”

Iason nodded, as he and Riki gave the now sleeping Lord one more look before they left. Iason’s mind was a bundle of nerves, as his body began to react to all that had occurred. Riki could feel the tension and anxiety that Iason was feeling, and pulled him into an examination room.

“Iason, love, listen to me,” Riki reached up and took Iason’s face in his hands. “Your father is going to be ok. You brought him back Iason, he’s back. Soon, they will all be back, and we will have to go through this again.” Riki kissed Iason’s lips which began to tremble. Iason needed to get away and let it all out, and Riki had picked up on it.

“You need to unwind, my Lord, let me take you home, and get you settled in a warm bath. I can give you one of my wonderful Riki special massages, and then help you blow a few circuits in the penthouse.” Riki grinned as he pulled Iason close, and caressed his body against his.

Iason closed his eyes, relaxing a bit with Riki’s gentle words whispering in his ears. Riki kissed his neck and began to breathe hard, as he nudged Iason’s chin and coaxed his lips open once more taking the silent Blondie’s mouth in his.

“Mmm, Riki, stop, if not, we’ll really get some circuits going here, and everyone will know what we’ve been up to.” Iason smiled into Riki’s mouth, as Riki gently bit his lip teasing the aroused Blondie with his half-closed eyes.

“Ok, my love, let’s go home.” Riki’s softening voice betrayed his aroused state.

He began to move towards the door, when Iason grabbed his arm and pulled him tight against his chest, and pressed his mouth hard against his, making Riki moan with delight, as he broke away.

“Thank you my Prince, you truly know how to make me feel at ease.”

Riki pulled Iason against his hips grinding gently, “Look, your getting me all hard, you naughty Blondie, if we don’t get moving- we will be caught with out pants down literally.”

Riki smiled suggestively, as Iason pressed against him, and nodded. They walked out of the exam room, and quickly made for the exit. Iason walked as if he had left the stove on fire, and Riki couldn’t help but laugh softly. Their shuttle was brought to them, Iason was so worked up he pressed the accelerator and made for the Penthouse, Riki could see Iason’s intense expression, and licked is lips as the bulge between Iason’s legs was growing by the moment.

The escort vehicles had to speed up to keep up with the shuttle, making Odi curse under his breath. Guarding those two was like trying to catch the wind, especially when they were motivated. By now, Odi and the security detail could sense their moods, and when they were aroused, anything could happen, and usually did. They often gave them a wide berth, granting them the privacy they wanted, after all, who could really harm them, he thought. They just watched the crowds, and made sure no one came into any harm when things blew up.

Feeling a bit raunchy, Riki reached over to trace his fingers along Iason’s long legs making the aroused Blondie clench his jaw and widen his legs apart.

“My love, if you keep this up, I’ll have to pull over, and quench the fire your hands are stoking in my loins.”

Iason breathed deep, as Riki continued to move closer, then placed his hand over Iason’s as the excited Blondie trembled with anticipation.

“We are moments away dearest, surely you can take a bit of sexual teasing, considering you’ve got your hands on the wheel at the moment.” Riki purred sweetly, as his voice was thick of lust.

Iason’s eyes flashed suddenly, as he pressed the auto drive coordinates and released the wheel pushing Riki’s seat down with another button and before the naughty Prince could react, Iason was tearing his shirt off and gently biting his neck.

Riki gasped as Iason pressed his body on top of his and began to pull the straps off his leather pants.

“You should know better than that my Prince,” Iason’s low moans gave Riki chills, “I can’t resist your touch, even so gently tendered, as I have desired you all day, certainly you know this is so?”

Riki’s eyes shined as Iason bent down and took his mouth hard once more. Riki arched back as Iason quickly made for the golden ring on his right nipple and pulled it gently with his teeth, as he squeezed the left between his fingers

With the windows tinted for privacy, Iason began to caress Riki’s firm abdomen slowly reaching his destination that awaited his warm touch. Riki reached behind Iason’s neck, as his irresistible scented hair fell over body, and pulled the long zipper down his back, peeling down the white body suite off Iason’s shoulders, baring Iason’s flawless skin.

“Mmm, Iason, you know you look so fucking sexy in white, I get hard knowing what lies beneath this material.”

Riki pulled the rest of Iason’s suit with his feet as the aroused Blondie began to grind against Riki’s rather impressive erection. Iason took his cock in his hand, gently stroking Riki to the edge of release, as he positioned himself at his waiting entrance. Iason lifted his right leg and slowly penetrated him.

“Oh, love, you are so prefect, tight and inviting.” Iason purred, as the sounds of traffic blared all around them, yet muffled against the shuttle’s soundproof windows. Life continued outside, oblivious to the sexual encounter taking place in the shuttle, in the middle of traffic. The sun had set, and many were out in the midst of their own evenings pursuits, as the two lovers began to cry out their passion.

Riki began to grunt against Iason’s eager thrusts, as the two Lords aroused state began to play with the traffic signals, and the panicked horns could be heard by them both, working like the sounds of the bells Iason wore, and the earring Riki used to warn them of their inner powers crossing over to the real world. Odi shook his head, as he looked at the flashing lights, and figured out the two of them where being intimate, and by the way the shuttle was rocking, figured out why the shuttle had suddenly slowed down, when minutes ago, had peeled off from the Ios Tower. Auto Pilot.

Their passion not withstanding, Iason and Riki focused on their energy and suppressed their strength as Iason climaxed, sending Riki over the edge with his enthusiastic thrusts, which made Riki close his eyes and give in to the moment.

Their shuttle turned into the underground parking structure, and came to a stop. Iason’s heavy breathing was felt on Riki’s throat as Iason held him tight, feeling the residual spasm flow through his body. Riki lay as a rag doll completely absorbed in his rapture.

“Mmm, Iason, you are becoming more and more spontaneous my love, scaring the hell out of me and letting the wheel go like that.” Riki whispered, as Iason remained on top of him, crushing the smaller Lord, enraptured with his release.

“Thank you, Riki.” Iason finally spoke, after a long moment of silence. “You know my heart, like no other, and yet find a way to make me melt with desire.”

“Um, well, at the moment, you have me quite pinned my love, so the only one melting is me….beneath your rather impressive cock, which continues to fill me quite well, if I don’t say so myself. Should we adjourn to the privacy of the penthouse, so should we send for take out?”

Iason lazily raised his head, and gave Riki a gentle kiss. “I would love to remain here, but I do want to feel your wonderful hands all over my body, in the bath, our bed, and anywhere else I can think of.” Iason smiled as Riki’s eyes betrayed his own ideas.

“Ooo, you are indeed in a kinky mood my Lord, and what has brought this on? Perhaps I will invite Omaki to view our encounter after all, if it’s going to excite you the way it did this afternoon. Don’t think I couldn’t feel your desire when I wrapped my arms around you in our minds eye.” Riki whispered as he touched Iason’s nose lightly with his own.

Iason grinned despite himself as he pulled out of Riki, and began to clean up. “I thought it was rather cruel of us to tease such a notoriously perverted elf like Omaki. But I’m sure he’ll try some sort of naughty trick on us at that party he’s got planned.

Riki agreed, as they helped each other dress, Iason was still quite aroused, and having Riki dress him, didn’t help matters. Riki kissed him here and there, to keep the mood going, as they exit the shuttle and headed towards the elevators.

Security watched the two Lords, as they entered the parking lot, and scratched their heads, as to why it took so long for them to exit the vehicle, except for Odi and his drivers. When Iason and Riki made for the elevators, they nodded at the men, and said not a word, as they held each other playfully waiting for the doors to close. Immediately, Riki pressed his body against Iason who stood against the wall and began to nibble on Iason’s neck once more.

“You are really in a mood aren’t you Riki, I guess I was not the only one so aroused?”

“No, it wasn’t Omaki’s doing, though he is quite a piece of ass, it was you, in white. Although you with nothing on- is preferable, I just can’t help myself when I see you dressed in that color. I thought your royal robes make me hot in blue, as it brings out your eyes, but there is something about you in white.” Riki bit his knuckles as Iason blushed with his comments.

“Is that so? Hm, then I’ll have to see about adjusting my wardrobe, as I can’t have you walking around all aroused in sexual torment all day now can we?” Iason mused.

“Hey, you know I don’t have to see you to be hot after your charms my love, as I can’t help but love every inch of you.” Riki reached behind Iason and cupped his firm ass, making the excited Blondie catch his breath and then lift Riki up to his lips.

As the elevator reached the Penthouse floor, the two lovers walked hand in hand towards the front entrance. Freyn and Askel greeted them both as they walked in. Toma was waiting in the foyer to take their cloaks.

“Welcome home my Lords; can I get you something to drink?”

“Nothing for me at the moment Toma,” Iason smiled, “But can you prepare the bath hall?”

“Yes, my Lord, immediately, can I get you something to drink Lord Oskuro?”

“Naw, but I am a bit hungry, what’s for dinner?”

Iason reached behind Riki’s head, pulling it towards his face and kissed him. “YOU are the main course, my Prince; I’ll not wait a moment longer.”

Iason’s soft voice made Toma shiver, as the two seemed to be in one of those moods, so dinner would come later. “I’ll have your meals prepared and brought to you my Lords. If you’ll excuse me, I’ll prepare the bath.” Toma bowed and made for the bath hall, as Iason tugged on Riki’s belt pulling him towards the grand hall. He sat in his chair by the fireplace, and pulled Riki onto his lap as he did to not too long ago, very pet-like.

Riki turned around and straddled Iason as they softly kissed. “It truly was an awesome day Iason, seeing your father awaken gave me hope about my own dad.”

Iason nodded, “Yes, it will be wonderful having them all back. It feels like a dream, and I don’t want to awaken, to find it gone.” Iason looked away still feeling the effects of the fog he entered in his father’s mind.

“Let’s stay positive, you know he’s going to be a handful. And if he and my dad behave any way near what I remember, I won’t be the naughtiest one around you anymore.” Riki joked, as he looked into Iason’s blue eyes.

Iason sighed, “I was thinking of the two old lovers resuming their intimate ways, in modern Amoi. Your father is noble to a fault, but his appetite for my father was insatiable, and with Raimen’s playful, carefree attitude, they will put Omaki to shame. Oh, yeah, Omaki,” Iason rolled his eyes when he thought of that one getting under their wing. “There will be no living with that one, it will be the perfect storm, and life as we know it will never be the same…”

Riki smiled as he watched Iason’s wheels spin in silence. He focused his thoughts and peered into his mind finding him pacing his own ground.

“What are you doing love? Riki spoke in his mind, “Omaki can handle them, he’ll be like a kid in a candy store, with two rich ‘uncles’ buying him everything his heart desires.” Riki giggled.

Iason snapped out of his thoughts, and now looked at Riki once more with appreciation. “You really are enjoying this aren’t you?” Riki smiled sweetly at Iason’s annoyance.

“Wait for it Riki, you and I will be sitting in this very chair soon after Omaki’s party, nursing the wounds to our feet, as we’ll recall, that we shot ourselves in the foot for letting those three become friends, mark my words.”

“Yeah, but they will be alive Iason, surely Raimen’s playful nature, and my father’s sexual prowess, will be like a breath of fresh air, and not only that- they’ll make me look like a saint!”

Riki teased Iason, as Toma walked in on the two snuggling lovers, and announced the bath had been drawn. Iason stood up with Riki wrapped around his waist, and began to head for the bath hall. Toma bowed slightly as they passed, knowing he wouldn’t be needed for a while.

He headed back into the kitchen to prepare a food cart with a number of items, as he knew Riki was hungry, so he added some roasted game hen, he had prepared using Tai’s recipes, rolls with sweet butter, and some fruits, and cheese for Iason’s light appetite. He included several sweet dessert items, coffee, and of course chilled wine for Iason.

Next he prepared the master bedroom, with scented candles, and fresh incense that he was given by Jathan as part of an aromatherapy kit for the two Lords. Jathan mentioned it was their favorite scent, which were made with minerals from the hot springs. He hummed happily preparing everything perfectly for the two, then rolled the food tray and set up dinner for two on a small table near the fireplace which was lit giving the room a warm ambiance with all the candles. He looked over the bedroom to make sure all was ready, and closed the door.


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