Chapter 33 : Exploring the Ruins

Poppy’s POV

“So what’s your favorite part of the temple?” I asked as one of the apprentices showed Eirikur and me around. My guard detail was close behind us, always alert. I looked at the craftsmanship in the carvings.

The painted ceilings and elaborate fountains.

And Goddess, those sights! Anywhere in the Circle, you could look toward the cliff face and see the forests for miles and miles; thick green trees, and the distant view of the sea. The past few mornings, I’d wake up before Erik and sip tea, watching the sunrise crest over the horizon, basking the entire forest in an orangey glow.

I still felt sore from our first night together, but Erik had shown me that he didn’t need to have sex with me to be satisfied. But the way he looked at me before he’d dip his head between my legs, destroying me and then putting me back together with his tongue, I knew he wanted to.