Michael watched her move toward the small stream that was just outside the camp, and then let his head fall back to the ground. His fingers moved to the raw spot on his neck where she had marked him, and his face spread in a smile. His body was completely relaxed and satisfied, but he jumped up to follow her. He wasn’t going to let her out of his sight, not now, not ever. He brushed as much of the leaves and pine needles off from his body as he could and followed her down to the water.
She was perched on rock near the bank, perfectly balanced and graceful.. She too had pine needles stuck to her back, and some dry leaves and twigs tangled in her hair, but she was still the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. She reached between her legs with a frown and brought out her fingers sl
