Thawing the Ice

Once they were outside Erestor had to admit the weather was perfect, sunny, but not to hot with a nice cool breeze.

Glorfindel wrapped an arm around the advisor's waist as they walked. "Last night was very special to me, thank you," he said.

"So what happens now?" Erestor asked. "I hope I was not just a conquest to you."

Glorfindel knew he had to be honest or he'd lose Erestor's trust. "I am ashamed to admit it, but at first you were," he said. "I thought you were naught but a weakling."

"Until I tossed you arse over heels?" Erestor asked.

"Indeed, you were quite the wildcat, and I love a feisty lover who is a match for me. That’s why most of my lovers were warriors," Glorfindel said.

Erestor snorted and frowned at Glorfindel. "It is not exactly good sense to talk about old lovers with a new one, you realize," he said.

"I did say were, Erestor," Glorfindel pointed out, "besides you are a warrior also."

"You are fortunate you did say were, my golden warrior or you might have found yourself in the healing halls again getting a broken nose attended to," Erestor shot back.

"I love it when you talk dirty," Glorfindel teased. He pulled Erestor and kissed him.

Erestor was sure he could feel his toes curl as Glorfindel plundered his mouth.

"My Lord Glorfindel?" a hesitant voices asked.

They broke off the kiss, neither of them with the interruption. Glorfindel frowned at the servant. "What do you want?" he asked.

The servant bowed. "My apologies, my Lords, but Lord Glorfindel is needed in the barracks," he said.

Glorfindel sighed in annoyance. "I will be there immediately," he said.

The servant bowed and left.

"Sorry, love, duty calls, I will see you this evening," Glorfindel said. He gave Erestor another mind blowing kiss and hug then left.

Erestor watched him go until he was out of sight the returned to his office. An hour later everything was done. He looked out at the warm, sunny day and decided to go for a ride to the Bruinen. He went to Elrond’s office. The door was open, so he went in.

Elrond looked up from the book he was reading. “Is everything well, Erestor?” he asked.

“Yes, Lord Elrond, I have finished all you gave me. If there is nothing else you require of me I would like permission to be excused,” Erestor said.

“Go, I am nearly finished as well. I plan to spend the rest of the day with my family,” Elrond said.

Erestor bowed and left. After changing into a shirt and leggings, Erestor fetched his horse and rode to the river. He had just dismounted when a sharp pain shot through his shoulder. He tumbled off his horse, landing painfully on the ground.

“Got him, bind him and let’s get out of here!” a voice said.

That was the last thing Erestor heard before losing consciousness.

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