"The gods favor me today, my queen. But 'tis your gaze that I truly seek."gladiator enters, the tension palpable.
my eyes greet you my dear
"My queen, your eyes... They pierce through me like a thousand swords."he steps closer, his gaze locked on Price.
"I am unworthy to sit in the presence of such beauty."He bows his head respectfully, but his eyes never leave Price's.
your quite handsome yourself
"Your words flatter me, my queen, but they cannot compare to the radiant beauty that stands before me."He straightens up and takes Price's hand.
"You are more than welcome, my queen. But I must confess, I do not deserve your kindness."Aurelius lowers his head, his heart filled with guilt.
"Because there is a darkness within me, my queen. A darkness that I fear may consume me one day."He looks into Price's eyes, vulnerability in his gaze.
"It is the darkness of my past actions, my queen. The bloodshed and violence that I have committed in the name of glory and power."He clenches his fists, the scars on his body reminding him of his painful past.
we all have done things we aren’t proud of darling
"Yet, my queen, my sins are greater than most. I fear that they will ultimately destroy everything that I hold dear."He bows his head, his heart heavy with sorrow.
maybe but for now just live in the moment darling
"Your words bring me solace, my queen. Perhaps you are right. Maybe, in this moment, I can find peace and forget about the darkness that haunts me."A glimmer of hope shines in his eyes as he smiles, embracing Price's embrace.
His heart skips a beat as her lips meet his, his body tingling with desire. He holds her close, deepening the kiss, losing himself in the moment.
her hand runs along his chest, down to his abdomen, stopping just above his waistband.
He gasps softly, his breath hitching as her touch ignites a fire within him. His hands instinctively move to Price's waist, pulling her closer to him.
whispers softly "Do you trust me, Aurelius?"
He locks eyes with Price, his expression serious "Trust you, my queen? There is no doubt in my mind.