They’re interrupted before they can go too far

The moan that Lux lets out is muffled as her lips lock with Gill’s, and despite his confusion he begins to kiss her back. She writhes to bring their bodies together, feeling thrills of pleasure at the touch. Her heart is beating like a drum, and she can feel his is quickening too.

The thought that Minn is leading the rest of the patrol on a merry chase not far from here doesn’t come into her head. There is a pang of guilt that she’s being disloyal to Willow – but somehow, she doesn’t think Willow would mind. And it’s far from the forefront of her attention anyway.

This Valley is driving us all insane. It’ll all be one big orgy if things don’t get fixed soon.

She decides not to mention that thought to Minn. Minn would love that outcome. The last thing Lux needs is her guide sabotaging her.

She slides a hand down beneath her to feel the hardening length of his cock, straining for release from his clothes. She wants to feel it deep inside her. His hands, fumbling, uncoordinated, are nonetheless beginning to caress her with a mixture of strength and tenderness that makes her shiver with excitement. She kisses his neck, her other hand going up to run fingers through his hair.

His mouth is right by her ear as he whispers, “Rosabel…”

A jolt runs through Lux – a stab of guilt and sudden self-awareness. This man is half out of his mind, he doesn’t even know who she is, and she’s about to – She pushes herself up, away from him, seeing confusion and disappointment in his glazed eyes.

“Wait,” he mumbles. “I don’t – ”

“Hey!” comes a shrill voice from overhead. “Will you two just fuck already?”

Oh, shit. Lux suddenly finds herself rolling onto the dirt as Gill clambers up in panic, jolted partway out of his trance.

“What the – ?” He points at Minn, mouth agape. “What in hells is that?”

“That has a name,” Minn says, primly. “It’s Minn. By the way. Since your next question was going to be who in hells…forget it.”

“Sorry,” Lux says, venturing a step closer to Gill. “Are you all right? How are you feeling?”

Gill looks at her, dazedly, rubbing his eyes. “I remember you.” He pauses, straining in obvious mental effort. “Lux…ana? You – you defied Athisz. I remember…”

“I’ll explain everything,” Lux says, “well, everything I can explain. But we have to get moving, now. I have allies near here who can help. Will you trust me?”

He looks at her for a moment, trying to focus, before he finally nods. “I’ll trust you.”

“Ooooh, you mortals,” Minn fumes, “you find a way to ruin everything.”

“Minn, stop it,” Lux snaps. “Where are the other guys? Did you lead them away?”

“Yeah, yeah,” Minn says dismissively, “they’re all still running around in circles. Well away from here.”

“Good.” Lux pauses. “Nice job. Now, go on ahead to the dryads and tell them what happened. I can remember the way. Let us know if we’re safe to come back.”

“All riiight,” Minn grumbles. “Soon as I’m out of sight I bet you’ll be right back to – ”

“No we fucking won’t.” Lux points in the direction back towards the glade. “Just go.”

Gill watches in confusion, still swaying on his feet, as Minn flitters away between the trees. Lux moves closer to offer a supportive arm while trying not to come across as too…grabby. Slowly she begins to lead Gill back towards the safety of the Glade, wondering how to even begin the explanation she promised.