It's Good to be Back
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to the Dark Swan series.
Spoiler Alert: This is written AFTER the end of Shadow Heir. Possible spoilers for ALL FOUR BOOKS. You have been warned.
The first night back in Dorian's castle was a bit overwhelming to say the least. Dorian had ordered a feast that was sensational even for him. Though the kingdom was still not indulging itself where it came to food, there was plenty to go around and it certainly didn't have an effect on the mood of the evening. The dining hall was decorated heavily with garlands of the most exquisite flowers, all of which matched the color of the tablecloths and, what seemed like thousands of, candles. Dorian's staff had spared no expense, so to speak, when it came to celebrating their King's reunion with the Queen of the Thorn and Rowan Lands. They were usually in a constant state of confusion as to where he and I stood; really, who wasn't? But after everything he had done to prove himself to me recently, I really couldn't be confused anymore. I loved him. It was as incredibly simple and as frightfully complicated as that.
When I had first returned to the Oak Land and seen Dorian I could think of nothing but being with him, regardless of the fact that we were outdoors and there were a handful of gentry around us. Not that they would have cared, or even noticed. They were used to public displays, especially from their King, but the longer I stood out there holding him, kissing him, the more aware I became of just how much more I wanted to be doing with him, and though I hadn't cared about the audience for our little make-out session, I certainly wasn't ready to put on a full show for everyone right then and there.
It took a bit of coaxing to convince Dorian to relinquish his embrace on me so that we could move inside for some more privacy. He thought I was being unnecessarily modest and the look in his eyes told me that he was more than willing to take me right where we stood, but once I began walking away he quickly made his way to my side, sliding his hand around my waist and pulling me close as we headed through his castle and up to his bed chamber.
The door barely had time to close behind us before Dorian's hands were undressing me. "Miss me much?" I asked as he lifted my shirt over my head, not being able to control my sarcasm, even though my brain had plenty of other things to focus on. Dorian abruptly stopped kissing my neck and let his hands fall to his sides. I could feel my body physically ache at the absence of his touch.
"We can mover slower if that's what you wish." He said, smirking at me. I could tell by the look in those beautiful green eyes that he could see that that was exactly what I didn't wish. He moved over to a wardrobe and slowly removed his robe, taking care to hang it up and carefully smooth out any wrinkles. I glared at him, the yearning in the pit of my stomach letting me know that I had lost this game. Oh well, if I had to lose at something I had to admit I wasn't very adverse to this option. I striped off all of my clothes while he was preoccupied delicately removing his own shirt and walked up behind him. I pressed my body up against his and started lightly kissing his strong, muscular shoulders.
"Miss me much?" He asked mockingly, though I thought I could feel his breath catch and his heart speed up as my hands moved down his torso to his hips to untie his pants...
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