Grounded By Love (The Giant Wars #2)(42)

“I’m sorry.” Claira mumbled, as she turned and sprinted back towards the encampment of rock giants, leaving Kaeldar to stare after her.




Pushing her way into the tent Claira took even breathes to calm her speeding heart. He was making her lose her mind.

He killed Robert, yet he saved her twice. How did she know he wouldn’t just kill her after he was done with her? It wasn’t like he was about to profess his undying love to her. He was a rock giant commander, and she was a human woman.

Her emotions were a twisted puzzle. A puzzle she was determined to crack wide open. Kaeldar intrigued her, and she wanted to know him better. Her body wanted him, if the wetness between her legs said anything, but her mind still had some issues with his actions.

Claira waited for his return to the tent, but after what felt like an hour, she gave up and took a seat on the fur bed.

When the tent flap shook, she jumped up. She wanted to barrage Kaeldar with her questions, but instead two rock giants entered the tent.

A squeak escaped from her mouth, as she gaped at them. As they came in, she saw they were carrying a tub filled to the brim with hot water. The steam rolled off the top in welcoming waves.

They set down the heavy tub, and then left the tent promptly without saying a single word to her.

She beamed. Kaeldar must’ve ordered them to bring her some hot water for a bath. Then her smile faded or the water was for Kaeldar.

So she waited, but when he didn't show she started to think it was meant for her. Claira had no idea where the tub came from, and she didn’t care. It was here, and she planned on taking full advantage of it.

Smiling she peeled her clothing off. She was tired of having worn the same things over and over again, and she was sure she was starting to smell, although she sure hoped she didn't.

Slowly, she sank into the tub of steaming water. She could feel the water burning away all the dirt and grime on her skin. A content sigh escaped from her, as she sank all the way into the water.

Ever so slowly, she washed her limbs, and then moved on to the rest of her body. Dunking her head underneath the water she washed any grime out of her hair. Her fingers slid through her hair, massaging her scalp, as the warm water moved through the strands.

Eventually, the water cooled in temperature to the point where she didn't want to be in it anymore. It had been fantastic, while it lasted.

After drying off, she eyed her clothing on the ground, and her skin crawled a little bit.

“I should’ve asked if he had any spare clothing.”

Only problem was she wasn't sure if there would be any clothing within the camp that would fit her. So for now she was just going to have to settle for her dirty clothing or she would have to go around naked, and there was no way she was doing the latter.

Claira didn't get dressed right away. It was time to be adventurous. If her body was so attracted to him, then why shouldn’t she explore that option? It was time for her to accept she was in a war, and she was enchanted by a rock giant warrior.

Right now she was surrounded by rock giants who might kill her at any moment. Why shouldn’t she enjoy any moment she could with Kaeldar? Maybe their attraction for each other would cool, if they slept together.

She went over to the fur covers and got under them. It was time for her to get some rest, while she waited for Kaeldar to come back.





Chapter 14


The rustling of the tent flap woke Claira, but she didn't move. It was inky black in the tent, yet she recognized his outline and movements. She’d taken care of him for days, so she knew his physique like the back of her hand.

Claira watched, as he shed his shirt. Her eyes zeroed in on his hands, as they went to the buckle of his pants, as she saw the metal glint in the dark.

She couldn't help the harsh breath she sucked in. After deciding she would be with him under the covers, she couldn't help but fantasize about it. It made her feel warm and gooey inside.

His head turned in the darkness to glance down at her, as his ears picked up her sharp intake of breath.

Being bold Claira pulled the fur cover off of her body. Now it was her turn to hear him suck in a sharp breath, and it felt empowering. She had a suspicion his eyesight might be better than hers in the dark.

Anticipation flowed through her, but she wasn't going to shrink away from this. She made her decision, and she was going to follow through with it.

Rising from the covers she let him see the outline of her naked body in the dark. Her nipples harden, under the heat of his intense stare. A slow smile spread across her face. She felt sexy, with the way he was staring at her. She wasn't able to see his face, but she felt his gaze raking over her exposed skin.

Feeling like she might back down if she didn't move forward, Claira took a couple steps closer to him. Ever so slowly, she made her way over to Kaeldar. Her nipples tightened with every step.

Stopping in front of him she took a deep intake of his masculine scent, horse and sweat. It drew her in, on a primitive level.

Kaeldar reached a hand out and cupped one of her breasts. He massaged it a little, before pinching her hard nipple between two of his rough padded fingers.

Heat coursed through her. Claira couldn't believe what just one pinch of a nipple could make her feel. She wanted to ask him to do it again, when his fingers ventured away from her nipple, but also wanted to see what he would do to her.

Feeling adventurous herself she laid her hands onto Kaeldar's pectoral muscles and smoothed her hands down to his stomach muscles. They were tight with the ropes of muscles he had, and her stomach gave an excited flip.