Taste of ecstasy

Chapter 29

A secluded guest cabin nestled on the edge of the forest under the genus Crataegus of hawthorn trees, its wooden walls faintly illuminated by the glow of a fireplace. Outside, the rain falls in heavy load, a rhythmic patter against the roof fills the air with a comforting hum, and the scent of damp earth and trees through the cracked window blends with the cool, moist air that sneaks inside. A windy storm was urging all tall trees to bend who stood tall. The cabin feels like a secret world, a quiet refuge where time slows, and the outside world seems to melt away, leaving only the storm, the forest, and the two souls finding solace in each other's presence.

Almost twelve guards were guarding the guest cabin with all the weapons and royal horses Raphael made sure that the cabin was fully stocked with the food and necessary clothes for both of them everything that happened in the last hours took a toll on both of their mental states none talked a word to each other Magnus dared to look at the king into his eyes he was ashamed of his past and the way it all came out by Ruelle in front of everyone all the royal family knows well now who Magnus is and his dark past he was sure that he had lost his king forever after everything he got to know about all the tough things. Magnus decided after leaving the palace not to force Alec into anything which involved Magnus but now he was confused and couldn't figure out exactly why Alec came to look for him although, it's his duty as a king to look forward to his people in Idris but him? the way Raphael found him in fairy court's backyard with church and chairman he was in panic mode, he was almost running towards him to hug him and leave a breath of relief that his friend is alright but then he remembered he is not allowed to touch magnus yet and Magnus wasn't wearing his amulet it was in his dress pocket because Magnus's scent was imminent even in heavy rain. Raphael looked majorly worried and nervous and told him how Alec was looking for him like a madman in the burning forest Magnus was getting ready to leave for fairy court for his hut when he received signs from his flock of birds which nestled near his hut but before he left, Raphael got him and told him how his home had become a dessert now a dessert of ashes an utter disaster. He didn't have enough time to process the news because part of his heart was happy to know that his king had come looking for him.

"You need to take a warm water bath and change all those soaked clothes..otherwise you will catch a cold" The king lit up the fireplace still in his wet rain-soaked clothes "You..um....you also need to change your clothes, your majesty......" Magnus removed his damp cloak and hung it on the hook beside the window Alec turned his head to look at Magnus and he couldn't look away then, his chest rising and falling as he looked toward his fairy a man with an ethereal beauty, his skin glistening with raindrops, shimmering faintly as if kissed by starlight. His delicate skin was translucent and glowing faintly with soft hues of orange and yellow from the burning firelight coming from the fireplace, his lips trembling slightly with each breath he took shivering while rubbing his hands around his arms as it was cold. King's breath hitched as he took a brief look at the beautiful man standing in front of him. Magnus could feel a heavy intense gaze on him as soon as his eyes met Alec's he felt a strong magnetic pull towards him, Alec stood up not breaking their eye contact, and walked towards Magnus without his knowledge Alec saw how thin Magnus's dress was which was stuck to his wet body showing all his body curved prominent, Alec's eyes were roaming from his head to toe which was developing hunger and desire in Alec's eyes. Magnus felt the need and desire rising in him when he saw Alec's eyes reflect the same, Alec lifted his hand to wipe the raindrop from Magnus's cheek making Magnus's heart beat faster Alec opened his mouth to say something while red shade developing on his cheeks but Magnus was fast "I....umm...I will take a bath first" he couldn't bear standing in this close proximity intimately with the king so he escaped into the small bathing unit the corner of the room.

Magnus couldn't find the bathrobe of his size, there were clothes and robes available on the rack but all were for the king he smiled a little thinking of himself wearing his king's clothes but his dress and all the underthings were wet, rain-soaked he had to wear something to cover his body he took out a white linen robe and wore it, the linen robe was too big for his small frame he looked in the mirror and smiled to himself he felt like he is wearing his husband's clothes while he is outside in their room he left a soft giggle thinking about his own stupid thought, he tied the knot side of his waist and stepped outside folding lengthy sleeves of the big robe to his elbow. Magnus hoped he would behave the whole night while they were alone in the cabin when it was raining outside, Alec finished firing up the fireplace and removed his soaked shirt off his body remaining only in his loose pajamas. Magnus was awestruck while looking at half-naked Alec the firelight danced across his bare skin, illuminating the faint scars of past battles etched onto his muscular frame. As he loosened his belt and set it aside, the intricate patterns of his royal emblem roaring lion caught the light before disappearing into the shadows. His broad hairy chest was so manly attractive. His trousers, equally waterlogged, were next to be shed. The king hesitated for a moment he knew Magnus was inside and taking a bath he pushed the fabric down, freeing himself from the rain-soaked clothes. Standing now in only his undergarments, he let the warmth of the fire envelop him, the chill of the storm outside replaced by the intimate heat of someone's hot-intense gaze on him he immediately felt Magnus's presence as his scent was already roaming in the cabin making Alec's mind go crazy he smiled to himself as was aware now his fairy is looking at his nearly naked body. He raked a hand through his damp hair, pushing it back from his face, his expression softening as he exhaled. The cabin's quiet ambiance, coupled with the crackling fire, seemed to invite a rare vulnerability from the man who always bear the weight of a crown.