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Faron stared at the blindfold. He wasn’t sure about this. It had been a long time since he’d trusted anybody.

“Faron Tiket, I’m ordering you to put that blindfold on and get your butt over here.”

His head shot up, and he saw the stern expression on Kendra’s face. A shiver of desire ran through him. He liked it when she got bossy. He hadn’t seen this side of her before.

Kendra gestured him toward her. “Come on. Let’s go. I want my prize.”

Faron smiled as he placed the blindfold on and inched to the edge of the ravine.

“Left foot forward and feel around until your whole foot is on the first pole.”

He did as instructed and spent a few seconds getting used to the shifting weight beneath him.

“That’s great. When you’re ready, move your right foot. Hold your arms out to assist with your balance.”

His smile widened. He’d love to hear that bossy voice in his bedroom. His cock swelled at the thought, and he took a moment to compose himself before he was ready to take his next step. He’d never live down the shame if his engorgement ruined this exercise.

It took about an hour, but other than a few shaky moments, Kendra’s instructions were clear and concise. Before he knew it, Faron was on the other side of the ravine.

As he removed his blindfold, Kendra ran over and pressed a kiss on his cheek. “We did it. We won.”

Faron stroked a finger down her cheek. “We did. We work well together.” He’d trusted her, and she hadn’t let him down.

“Congratulations on successfully completing the trust exercise,” the holo booth computer said. “You have won a meal for two.” The ravine vanished and was replaced with a candlelit setting in a restaurant.

“How romantic.” Kendra ducked her head as she looked around their new environment.

Faron turned as he heard a whirring and noticed a food replicator churning out dishes.

“We deserve this,” Kendra said. “Being terrified works up an appetite. Although, I don’t have that much room after our delicious breakfast.”

“Indeed. As does being bossed around by you.”

“You loved it. I could tell.” Kendra looked up at him and winked.

Faron shrugged. When he was fully erect, it was impossible to hide. Kendra would have seen his arousal. It was nothing to be ashamed of. He busied himself with bringing over the food and placing it on the table.

“We can eat on the floor if you’d prefer,” Kendra said.

“No, we did it my way this morning. We can do it your way now. It’s only right that we share.”

She nodded and her eyes glimmered. “Absolutely.”

Faron lifted the covers from the dishes, and his stomach grumbled in appreciation. Curried dishes were a speciality on his planet. There was a selection of those alongside some items he wasn’t familiar with.

“I love Indian food,” Kendra said. “Although, I don’t know what they are.” She pointed at his favorite dish of dried Tyland spiced rootac.

“This dish is so hot it will blow your head off.” He sampled the dish, and the spices exploded on his tongue. “You should stick with what you know.”

“No way! We try each other’s food. I can handle your curry.”

Faron grinned as he settled in the seat opposite Kendra. “If you insist, but I’m giving you fair warning. This spice is not for the fainthearted.”

“Who said I was fainthearted?”

He nodded. She was right. Kendra was anything but fainthearted or weak-willed. She’d proven herself and stood up to those who’d caused her problems, including him.

Without thinking, Faron scooped a handful of the curry dish and held it out to her, the sauce dripping from his fingers and onto the table.