When Darkness Comes: Book 1 Dark Trilogy

Chapter 22 Missing Link

"No more tears, Baby." North gruffed as he pulled my face to his chest. He grabbed the bottom edge of his shirt, pulling it up and wiped my tears.

I saw the most delicious abdominal muscles under tanned skin. He had a line of dark course hair that led from his belly button down below his military style pants that hung low on his hips. Like an arrow pointing 'This Way'. My cheeks heated when my consciousness caught up with me. Silas and Nathan were laughing.

"You want to see some muscles? I can show you some muscles Aggele." Silas lifted his shirt with one hand, exposing his washboard abs over olive skin. He too has dark hair leading to the no-no zone. Yet, my eyes are staring straight at that dark line of hair. My brain is screaming "yes-yes". I didn't even realize until I saw my hand in my line of vision that I had reached out to touch Silas' stomach. I didn't actually touch, my hand just hovered.

"Peanut, trust me...what you want to touch is this." He pulled his shirt up. His skin is fair, the line of hair on his impressive stomach matches the copper color on his head. The hair on his head looks as soft as rabbit's fur. He is right, I want to touch his abs to see if the hair on his stomach is as soft as it looks.

I lick my lips as my hand shifts from Silas toward Nathan. I am pulled from my trance when Owen commands, "Put your shirts down. We have a lot of walking to do and not a lot of time for Sang to feel you all up!"

Luke and Gabe are sniggering at Owen's comment. Kota asks, "Will you walk behind me Sweetie?"

"Um...sure." I wasn't sure why he wanted me to be behind him, but I will not question his intent. They haven't led me astray yet.

"Before we leave, can I use the restroom one last time?" I asked to no one in particular.

"Of course, Pookie. We will wait outside for you."

At least my period is slowing down now. I know that the guys won't let me go off on my own for privacy anymore, not after what happened yesterday. How embarrassing will today be when I need to pee? I don't even want to contemplate that now. I quickly empty my bladder in hopes I don't need to go again for many, many hours.

Kota had my pack outside with the rest of the guys. When I left the cabin he extended his hand toward me. I placed my hand in his. He pulled me into line behind him. We were back into our single file marching line. Owen led us today, followed by Nathan, Sean, Kota then yours truly. Directly behind me was Gabriel, then Luke, Victor, North and Silas was pulling up the rear.

Today is only a fifteen mile walk and we will end our day at another river, the Soutee River. Sean told me I am still not allowed to submerge completely in the water because of my two shoulder wounds, but maybe I can get in the river tonight up to my chest? That would be heaven!

We have left a little later than Owen wanted us to leave. The sun is already blazing overhead. A line of sweat trickles down between my breasts. My hair is pulled back into a ponytail, but I am still hot. Within an hour I have a sweat pattern that outlines the underneath curvature of my breasts. I have unsightly underarm sweat rings on the edges of my light green t-shirt. But worst of all, it is so hot my butt is sweating. It makes it look like I have peed my pants. Now that's attractive! Sheesh!