He looked up and saw Ely standing there, her expression a mix of amusement and satisfaction. She had seen the change in him, the way his eyes had darkened with desire when he saw Aria. Theo's gaze drifted to Aria, who was standing a few feet away, her eyes wide and hopeful.
"Oh sorry," he murmured, his voice thick with apology. He reached for a nearby towel and covered his half-erect cock with it, suddenly self-conscious despite the fact that he had been completely naked in front of the villagers all day. "I forgot about that," he said, his cheeks reddening slightly. It was a rare moment of vulnerability for the man who had been the center of attention, the one who was supposed to be in control.
