Chapter 9: Bonding

Naomi's attention was drawn away as she heard someone knock on the door. Cassius called for the person to come in without looking up from his notebook. A moment later, the same barmaid from before entered carrying a tray. On it were two steak dinners, a bowl with fresh fruit, and a bottle of wine.

"Here you are, sir. Enjoy the meal."

Cassius motioned for her to set the tray down on the dining table. "Thanks, that will be all for now."

She sighed and jokingly pouted like a maiden whose first love just rejected her. "Hah.. I get it. You bring a cutie home with you and now you don't need me anymore."

He just smirked and shook his head at the barmaid's antics. She responded with a playful giggle and immediately returned right back to her former upbeat self. 

"Don't have too much fun tonight, sir."

After a quick curtsy, the girl stepped out and closed the door behind her. Naomi's attention was immediately drawn to the delicious smell coming from the meal she left. She couldn't help but lick her lips.

Cassius smiled as he paused what he was doing at the desk. He moved over to the dining table and sat down. As he met her eyes, he made a beckoning gesture. "Come here."

Naomi's ears perked up, but she hesitated. He pointed to the spot in front of him, but she did not move. Her eyes flitted towards the food again and her stomach grumbled. Eventually, her desire for the alluring aroma won out over her unsure feelings. She slowly stepped forward until she was standing right before him.

"Closer." 

He continued to beckon her with his fingers. She was puzzled, but obeyed. Naomi moved forward another step. Now she was standing right between his legs.

Cassius gave her an encouraging nod. Naomi returned a timid smile with her hands fidgeting with the hem of her gown behind her back. He placed a hand on her head and pressed her down to kneel at his feet. When she obeyed, he rewarded her with a scratch behind the ears. Her ears twitched as his fingers slid through her ginger locks.

While she gazed up at him from the floor, Cassius picked up a knife and started to slice into the thick and juicy steak on his plate. He first took a few bites for himself, then cut a piece off for her. Using his fingers, he fed her a piece of the tender meat. Naomi leaned forward to sniff at it first. Her eyes lit up at how tasty it smelled. It made her mouth water just looking at it. She eagerly ate from his hand with her tail thumping happily against the floor. Once it was gone, her eyes turned to look up at him hopefully, silently begging for another bite. 

The man smirked at how adorable she was acting. He really lucked out finding Naomi. She was already so well behaved without needing any discipline at all. He gave her exactly what she wanted and continued to feed her. 

After giving her a couple more bites, he held his fingers out for her. There was steak sauce all over them. The innocent fox didn't have any hesitation now. She obediently licked them clean without needing to be asked. Her soft and wet tongue eagerly lapped up every drop. Cassius could not resist taking the chance to pet on it with his thumb, pressing down slightly until she opened her mouth wider. Naomi's cheeks were a shade of rosy red, but she did not resist. Her eyes fluttered up at him as he made her suck on his thumb.

"Good girl. You're such a sweet little thing."

Cassius pulled his fingers from her mouth and then wiped the saliva onto her cheek. He pet her head again and rubbed on her soft fox ears. Naomi's eyelids drooped and she instinctively pressed up into his hand. It felt nice and she could tell that he was pleased with her. If he was pleased, then he would probably continue to give her more delicious things.

They repeated the process of him feeding her and making her lick his fingers until the plate was empty. By then, Naomi was almost drunk from the head scratches. He gave her one last bite and then wiped his fingers on her face again. Naomi's cheek was warm from the attention and a trail of drool ran down her chin. With a smile, he leaned down and gave her a kiss on the top of the head. Naomi blinked at him dazedly.

Next, he turned his attention to the wine. With a practiced hand, he uncorked the bottle and poured a tall glass. The deep burgundy liquid swirled inside the glass as he held it up and gave it a taste. He then brought the glass down to her lips. With one hand, he lifted up Naomi's chin while the other tipped the glass back. 

The wine spilled into her mouth. It was thick and fruity. A scent like that of berries with a hint of a sweet spice. The drink was strong and bitter. He tipped the glass back slowly at a controlled pace, but he kept his fingers under her chin forcing her to continue. Naomi closed her eyes and let the liquid pass her lips. As the sweet alcohol spread across her tongue and slid down her throat, she swallowed repeatedly. 

She struggled a little to keep pace. After swallowing several mouthfuls, some wine started to spill from the corners of her mouth and run down her neck. By the time he pulled the glass away, Naomi was panting and trying to catch her breath. He had made her drink almost the entire glass in one go. Cassius chuckled at her flustered expression and then wiped her face and neck with a cloth napkin. The wine was quite strong and with her petite figure, even a single glass would be enough to get her tipsy.

They finished off their meal with a few pieces of fruit. Cassius peeled a couple of oranges and fed them to her. The tart juice burst in her mouth when she bit down on the soft flesh. Naomi had never tasted such a thing before. Her eyes sparkled and her tail wagged behind her as she enjoyed the new and sweet flavor. 

The cheerful kitsune was innocent and naive. The fact that he had given her a comfortable room, a delicious meal, and a gentle touch had already begun to ease her worries. Most of the humans she met so far had been mean, but the one who bought her and took her home was kind. She was so lucky. 

The wine began to take effect as well, making Naomi feel fuzzy and warm. She was already getting a little clumsy as she sat on the floor. Her tail was wagging so hard it smacked into the leg of the chair.

Cassius smiled at her as he affectionately brushed his fingers through her hair. Now that their meal was finished and she was in a good mood, he felt the girl was ready for more. He pushed his chair back from the table and then patted on his thigh. 

"Up."

He said the word as a command, but his tone was still gentle. Naomi's fox ears perked up and she tilted her head to one side curiously. It took her a few seconds to understand. Cassius had to make a gesture of patting his thigh again. The young foxgirl realized that he wanted her to sit in his lap just like she had in the carriage earlier.

Naomi's eyes darted from the man's face, down to his lap, and back again. She was uncertain, but she didn't want to disappoint him. He was treating her so nice, so doing something small that he wanted was the least she should do.. right? Slowly, she rose to her feet. As she was still hesitating, he reached out and held her by the waist. His big hands could nearly fit all the way around her slender figure. It was effortless for him to pick her up and settle her in his lap the way he wanted her.

She straddled him with her knees on either side of his hips. Cassius placed one of his hands on her lower back and the other moved to the nape of her neck. His fingers curled into her hair, grabbing a fistful and giving it a gentle tug. Her head tilted back until her eyes were looking straight up into his.

"I'm going to kiss you."

Naomi could do nothing but watch as he leaned closer and then slowly grazed his lips across hers. She felt his hot breath wash over her. Her thoughts swept up into a whirlwind mixture of apprehension and a strange excitement. She didn't know if she should try to struggle away or let whatever he was going to do happen. Before she could decide, the choice was taken away.

Cassius pulled her in closer and sealed her mouth with a passionate kiss. He couldn't help but smile against them. She tasted like wine and her lips were very soft. The girl whimpered into his mouth and squeezed his shirt with both hands. He pried her lips apart further with his tongue and slipped it into her mouth, deepening their kiss even further.

The foxgirl squirmed helplessly and closed her eyes. Their lips were locked together, his tongue swirling around her own, and his taste filled her senses. She had never experienced anything like this before. Naomi was startled at first, but she gradually gave up any resistance. Her breathing grew heavier as he sucked on her tongue.

Their mouths broke apart and he leaned down to nibble on her neck. This time, his kisses were more aggressive than they had been in the carriage. Naomi shuddered as he left more lovebites along her soft skin. The girl's head was swimming and she felt a tingling warmth gather between her legs. Purely from instinct, her hips began to slowly grind on him.

Cassius let out a groan against her neck. He had already decided that he wasn't going to go too far with her tonight. There was no rush and he knew she wasn't ready for it yet. But if the little fox was going to hump his lap like this, she was going to make it very difficult for him. She already had him hard and straining against his trousers. It was so tempting to bend her over the table and take her right then and there. 

Somehow, he managed to resist the urge and just focused on teasing her neck and collar. He kept one hand in her hair and brought the other down to her waist. Every time she would start to buck her hips faster, he would push her back down to control the pace. Like this, he continued to take his time teaching her to kiss and be intimate without losing control.

Naomi was in a daze. She couldn't even think straight anymore. Her body was acting on its own. That fruity drink had gotten her all loopy, but in a good way. With the way he was playing with her tongue and sucking on her neck, she felt like she was on fire. He again pressed his lips against hers, but this time she didn't resist at all. In fact, she was eager for it.

The two spent the rest of the evening exploring each other and growing closer. Their lips remained locked nearly constantly, pausing only a few times to enjoy some more wine, and once as Cassius carried her to the loveseat to get more comfortable. Eventually, the sun had gone down without them noticing. 

Cassius finally pulled his mouth from hers. He could feel the heat radiating off her and her breathing was ragged. Her skin was flushed red and her lips were swollen. He let go of her hair and used both hands to lift her up. Naomi made a soft whine as she leaned into him. She laid her head against his shoulder with her eyes drooping sleepily. The silly girl was thoroughly drunk by now and had long lost any apprehension to her new master touching her.

He carried her over to the bed and laid her down in the center. When he tried to stand up, she held his shirt and tried to pull him back. He shook his head with a wry smile and pried her fingers from his clothes.

"Let me undress first."

Naomi curled up on the sheets with her tail wrapping around herself. She watched with hazy eyes as he stripped off his clothes. He pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it aside, exposing a chiseled body with the physique of a warrior. Then he kicked away his boots and removed his belt, but mercifully he left his trousers on.

Cassius gave the tipsy little vixen a grin as he grabbed her ankle and tugged her to the edge of the bed. Naomi giggled and her tail swished happily back and forth. He pulled her upright so she sat in front of him and slid his hands up her legs, bringing her gown along with them. She was so sleepy that she barely even realized it as he made her lift her arms so he could pull the soft silk over her head.

Now she had nothing but her panties and her collar. He paused a moment to drink in the sight of her. His eyes roamed up and down her bare body, taking in the supple curves of her lithe figure and especially her perky chest. There were numerous red marks blooming on her neck from all the attention he gave her tonight. Naomi gazed back up at him with a dopey smile. He couldn't resist giving a chuckle and leaned down to peck a light kiss on her lips.

"My cute little pet."

"Nnnn~" She made a purring noise and wrapped her arms around his neck. He brought her with him as he crawled up onto the bed. They shared another few lazy kisses before he turned her over on her side and spooned her from behind. He traced his lips along the marks he left on her earlier and draped one arm over her. With his chest pressed up against her back, she felt his firm muscles and his heartbeat. It only took a few moments for her to drift asleep.