The Destiny of a Druid

Chapter 27

Mercedes awoke just a couple of hours before daylight was set to emerge. She carefully pulled herself from Mordred's arms to sit up. A beam of silver moonlight spread across Mordred's face. Mercedes admired him. She tried to stop her mind from wandering in the direction she was thinking of. Mercedes slowly pushed the blanket to the bottom of the bed. She gently ran her fingers down his cheek. Her eyes slowly trailed down his body. A smirk fell on her lips as she leaned down to kiss him. Mordred shuffled in his sleep. Mercedes set up and watched him turn to lay on his back. She slowly climbed to sit on top of him. Mordred groaned in his sleep.

"Mercedes..."

She leaned down to kiss him again. When she set up, Mordred turned his head slightly to the side. Mercedes rolled her eyes with a small laugh. She gently turned his head back towards her and kissed him again. Mordred inhaled sharply and started kissing her back. Mercedes pulled away with a smile. Mordred spoke through his groggy state.

"Is it morning yet...?"

Mercedes leaned down to his ear.

"No. But don't you want to wake up?"

Mordred chuckled through his sleep. Mercedes started kissing his neck. A ragged breath left his throat. Mercedes lifted his shirt slightly. She ran her hands slowly up and down his chest and sides. Mordred let out a sleepy chuckle when Mercedes started to kiss his neck again.

"Mercedes..."

"Yes..?"

Mercedes repositioned herself to kiss his lips again. She pulled away and Mordred chuckled again. His eyes were still closed but he was more awake. 

"What are you doing?"

Mercedes trailed her hand down his chest. Mordred inhaled sharply. Her hand fell between his legs and Mordred jumped. His eyes instantly opened. 

"Mercedes!"

She quickly set up and pulled her hands back to herself. She bit her bottom lip nervously.

"Sorry..."

Mordred let out a small breath and started to sit up. He grabbed her waist to keep her from falling. He let out a small laugh as he cupped her cheek.

"No, it's fine. You just caught me off guard."

Mordred yawned and his eyes darted towards the window. He looked at Mercedes confused.

"It's dead dark outside. What are you doing awake?"

Mercedes shrugged her shoulders. 

"I just woke up and was having a little trouble going back to sleep."

Mordred tilted his head with a sweet smile. 

"I'm sorry... Come here."

Mordred grabbed the blanket, laid back, and gently pulled her with him. He covered them up and started humming his favorite Druid lullaby. Mercedes smiled with her head on his chest but groaned on the inside. 

"How do I make this any more clear to this man?"

Mercedes let herself relax. She wrapped her arm around his stomach. Mordred kissed the top of her head. He began humming again and Mercedes found herself drifting back into sleep. A few minutes later Mordred noticed she had passed out again. He let out a sigh of relief. 

"This girl is really trying to tear me apart." 

Mordred desperately tried to stop imagining Mercedes naked. He took in a deep breath. He looked down at her and shook his head.