5 Minutes of Compliance.

Mariah felt a flush of warmth at his reply, a sly grin playing on her lips. “You seem awfully confident about that,” she teased, the twinkle in her eyes belying her playful tone.

His large paw cupped her cheek and she leaned into his touch, closing her eyes momentarily to savor the tender gesture. She could feel the rough pads of his paw against her fur and the heat of his body radiating off him like a completely separate fire from the one that illuminated the room. The few paces separating them from the bed seemed to stretch into miles as he guided her back slowly, their bodies swaying rhythmically in time with one another as they covered ground.

Mariah's ears perked up at his suggestive words. A soft, teasing laugh fell from her lips as she glanced over her shoulder towards the bed. The deep rumble of his voice sent a thrill rushing through her, the possessive tone sending a shiver down her spine and an excitement within her that was wild and unabashed. Caedes' words brought a playful smirk to Mariah's lips. "And why is that?" She countered softly, her voice filled with equal parts amusement and anticipation. “What if I did?” she countered, a mischievous glint in her silver eyes matching his own. She took several steps backward, her fur brushing against his as she moved, eyes never leaving his.

Mariah's heart pounded in her chest, a loud, rhythmic drum drowning out the soft crackling of the fire. His touch sent a jolt of electricity through her veins, igniting her senses. The soft curve of his smile made something flutter deep within her. His intense gaze held a promise - one she was eager to fulfill. As he pushed her back, his touch was as enticing as it was commanding. Her body willingly complied, falling back onto the soft furs and looking up at him with her desire plainly written in her expression. He towered over her, his imposing figure casting an eclipsing shadow that danced with the flickering firelight. She felt an overwhelming need to surrender to the wild urgency that throbbed between them, to give herself fully to this moment.

"Mariah Mendacium"