Bound Gods #11 newsletter excerpt (Patreon)

Here is the excerpt that will go out in my newsletter tomorrow. The higher tiers are getting a longer excerpt...

Remember this isn't edited

A furred hand caressed Kaleb from cheek to shoulder. A hazy image of the bull god hovered over him.

“He's awake.”

Kaleb knew the voice.

Wren.

A gentle touch brushed over Kaleb's lips.

Aaron.

The warmth surrounding Kaleb lapped over his shoulders and teased his nipples. Any tickle of pleasure sounded off with an ache.

Sounds trickled in, the scent of cinnamon, water, and wet stone. A sweeter flavor followed, ambrosia, different sources.

Kaleb blinked clearing away the blur. Even his eyes ached.

Aaron's face blocked out Taurus. His one blue eye sparkled.

Kaleb tried to lift an arm but couldn't pull it from the weight of water sliding over his body.

Strong hands shifted Kaleb into a sitting position and he found himself floating with his head resting on Aaron's shoulder and other Doxies supporting his weight. Sponges moved over his body, soap left mint-scented bubbles across his skin.

“How do you feel?” Wren pushed back some of Kaleb's hair.

Kaleb had to think about it. That was a mistake. Once he paid attention to his body the aches and burns intensified. He scrunched up his face and bit back a cry.

“Here is some salve.” It was Malum. He set a basket by the pool.

A warm pool.

Water.

A bath.

Kaleb was no longer in the chamber with all the gods and Doxies, now he was...