Torvald shifted again, his massive form settling with a soft groan that rumbled through the cavernous space like distant thunder. Elias froze, his small frame pressed against the giant’s leathery skin, his fingers gripping a coarse tuft of hair for dear life. He held his breath, counting the seconds as the giant’s chest rose and fell, each exhale a warm gust that tousled Elias’s dark curls. Only when Torvald’s breathing evened out—deep, slow, and rhythmic—did Elias dare to move again. His heart thudded in his chest, a wild drumbeat of fear and exhilaration, but he shook it off. He had a purpose, a goal. His eyes lifted, narrowing with determination as they fixed on the distant hollows of Torvald’s armpits, shadowed and vast like twin caves high above.
Finally He’d reached the midpoint of Torvald’s torso, just below the giant’s collarbone, when it happened. Without warning, the world tilted. Torvald groaned—a low, guttural sound that vibrated through Elias’s bones—and shifted in his sleep. Elias clung desperately to a thick strand of chest hair as the giant’s massive form rolled, the ground beneath him lurching sideways. His stomach dropped as he swung, legs dangling in the air, the cavern spinning around him. For a terrifying moment, he thought Torvald would crush him—flatten him against the stone floor with the careless weight of a mountain. But then, with a final shudder, the giant settled onto his back, arms splayed wide.
Elias hung there, breathless, his fingers aching from the strain. He dared to look up, and his eyes widened. Torvald’s armpits—those elusive hollows he’d set his sights on—were now fully exposed. The giant’s arms had flopped outward, stretching the skin taut and opening the shadowed crevices to the dim light of the cavern. They were vast, cavernous, framed by a wild tangle of hair that glistened faintly with moisture. The air shifted, carrying a wave of that promised scent—sharp, musky, overwhelming. It hit Elias like a physical force, flooding his senses and setting his nerves alight. His grip faltered for a heartbeat, nearly sending him plummeting, but he caught himself, jaw clenched, and refocused. This was his chance.
The new position changed everything. What had been a steep, treacherous climb up Torvald’s side was now a sprawling ascent across the giant’s chest—a broader, flatter expanse, but no less daunting. Elias adjusted his approach, crawling forward on hands and knees, the giant’s heartbeat thudding beneath him like a war drum. The skin here was smoother, stretched tight over muscle and bone, but it quivered with every breath Torvald took, threatening to throw Elias off balance. He moved carefully, inching toward the left armpit, the closest of the two. The scent grew stronger with every step, a heady mix of sweat and something deeper, wilder—an essence that defied description. It clawed at his mind, urging him closer, even as his body screamed for rest.
At last, he reached the edge of the armpit. The hollow dipped sharply, a crater of flesh and hair that stretched wider than Elias was tall. He paused, peering into its depths. The scent was overpowering now, a tidal wave that made his head swim and his vision blur. He could see beads of sweat glistening among the coarse strands, catching the torchlight like tiny jewels. His hands trembled—not from fear, but from the raw anticipation that surged through him. This was it: the unfiltered essence of Torvald, laid bare before him. He took a deep breath, steadying himself, and prepared to descend into the hollow.
But as he shifted his weight, ready to lower himself in, Torvald stirred again. A low rumble echoed from the giant’s throat, and one massive arm twitched, the fingers curling inward. Elias froze, his heart leaping into his throat. The armpit remained open, but the movement sent a ripple across Torvald’s chest, nearly knocking Elias sideways. He flattened himself against the skin, waiting, praying the giant would settle once more. The seconds stretched into eternity, the scent wrapping around him like a living thing, pulling at his resolve.
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