Page 36 of Taking Jenny
I huffed my anger out, wishing for a fight. Anything to burn off the steam building in me. But then I realized there was something else I could do.
Vine directed me to the mansion’s library. It was vast, with books from floor to ceiling, and almost as long as one of the mansion’s halls. There, I found the books I needed. If I was to give Jenny the best sex of her life, then I needed to educate myself better.
I spent the day in the library, from anatomy to the sex spells of the Elinock, I studied. There was quite a bit I didn’t understand, so many pleasure techniques to digest, but I wanted to learn it all for her. By the time the moons rose, I was ready.
Checking both our washrooms, Jenny’s had the largest insulated tub. It had enough room for two Ladrians, so I thought that would be the best. The shower was separated from the tub, and each item followed the same pattern as the rest of the mansion. Gray marble floors, black walls, silver faucets, with the occasional colorful item. I drew a steaming hot bath and dripped flower-scented oil into the water. With Vine’s help, we filled the room with candles and fresh flowers that would hopefully relax Jenny.
Vine smiled kindly at me. “This is very thoughtful, Tiger.”
“I hope she likes it.”
“If she doesn’t, I’ll kick her out and take the bath for myself,” she said with a wink.
By the time Jenny returned to her room, her shoulders were slumped and she was dragging her feet, clearly drained of energy. She was filthy, too, like she had tumbled in dirt for half the day. But she managed to smile when she saw me by her door.
“Hi,” she said, perking up a bit.
“Are you ready for supper?” I asked.
A half laugh escaped her, which seemed to take effort. “I just want to shower and go to bed.”
“I understand.” I gave her a nod. “Sleep well.”
“Tiger, wait,” she said, before I could disappear into my room. “Do you want to sleep in my bed with me so you’re…not alone?”
An odd relief coursed through me. “If you’d like me to, then yes.”
“I do.” She walked into her room, and I followed behind. “I’ll be quick in the shower. I’m ready to drop and that bed is calling my name.”
“Understandable.”
When she opened the washroom door, she gasped. “Oh my…” She glanced back at me, her eyes soft. “Tiger, did you do this?”
I walked up behind her. “Only if you like it.”
She laughed as she stared at the little oasis I’d created for her. “Wow. I just…this is wonderful and so sweet after the day I’ve had, Tiger. I love it. Thank you.”
“You deserve this and more, Jenny.” I kissed the top of her head, despite the sweat and dirt caked on her. “Go on. You don’t want the water to get cold.”
“I’m going to shower off first. I’m gross and I don’t want all this dirt and grime in the tub.”
I watched as she clumsily removed her clothes. As taken as I was by the view of her naked body, I couldn’t miss the bruises already blooming on her smooth, pale skin, sending my heart speeding. “What happened?”
She stepped into the shower, rinsing off. “Sparring. Discord wanted to test my proficiency with weapons. She didn’t believe I didn’t have any fighting skills. She believes it now.”
“I am sorry for all of this,” I said, meaning it.
“I can’t let myself think about regrets right now,” she said, smiling at me. “I just want to enjoy the hot water.”
I nodded, not wanting to upset her further. When she was done in the shower, I helped her into the tub. Using the soft cloth Vine had delivered, I washed her back, careful to avoid her bruises.
She practically purred. “That feels wonderful.”
“Are you at least enjoying training?”
She gave a wry laugh. “I would, if I had any skill at it. Right now, it’s mostly just frustrating because I’m so awkward and inept, but I’m doing my best.”
I rubbed the cloth over her shoulder, then down her chest. Her nipples peaked as she moaned. Those sounds made my cock rise to attention, but I hid it below the edge of the tub.
