Disclaimer: I do not own The Legend of the Seeker or the Sword of Truth Series. This purely for entertainment.
Kahlan touched the cool metal of the Rada'han that circled her neck. The weight of it was odd around her delicate neck. She remembered the last time she had worn this very piece. She had asked Corah to place it on her after she'd been in the Con Dar for the second time. She didn't trust herself and the power itself was a danger. She soon realized the power was a gift, thanks to Richard. When she removed it from her neck, she hid the Rada'han in her pack, never letting Richard know she had kept it.
Tonight she didn't wear it in fear of the Con Dar. She didn't know why she hadn't thought of this before. The night was warm and Richard had stripped off his shirt to cool off. They sat around the fire as the rabbit Richard killed roasted on the spit. The glare of the flames caused the sweat over Richard's toned chest glisten and it made her heart race. She had excused herself to use the bathroom and had placed the Rada'han around her neck. She didn't know if the magic would even work. She could feel the collar suppressing her magic, but she still feared she would not be in control when the time came. But she needed to try.
She took a deep breath and smoothed down her hair before returning to him.
"What took so long?" he asked, looking up at her. His face twisted with confusion as he stared at the Rada'han.
"Kahlan, why are you wearing that?" he asked. Kahlan didn't respond. She fell to her knees before him, placing her finger to his lips.
"Listen. Don't talk. I was thinking. With this on, I can feel it suppress my magic. I can't access it at all," she explained.
"Kahlan," Richard began. Kahlan shook her head, quieting him.
"Let me finish, please." She whispered, pleading. Richard nodded.
"If this suppresses my magic, I can't confess you. We can be together. We can at least try. I need to try, Richard. Please," she whispered. Richard looked into her liquid blue eyes. He lifted a hand to cradle her neck, running his thumb over her cheek. Kahlan leaned into his gentle hand, her eyes fluttering closed. Richard's heart raced as she leaned into him. Could he really go through with this? He wanted her just as badly as she wanted him, but could he allow to her to take away her magic just for them to be together.
"Kahlan, can we try? Without the rada'han?" he asked. Kahlan's eyes widened and she pulled away.
"Richard, I will destroy you," she said, shaking her head. Richard took her hands in his. He leaned in, gently touching her lips with his. Kahlan sighed as he deepened the kiss. Richard placed his hands behind her head, throwing himself deeper into the kiss. As he pulled away, Kahlan stared at him, her breathing erratic. She looked down to his lips and met his eyes. Richard's hand roamed down her arm and into her hand. He pulled her closer in for another kiss. As the kiss distracted her he managed to pull the key from her grasp. He slowly moved back up to the key hole of the rada'han and unlocked it. Kahlan pulled away from the kiss and away from Richard. The release of her power took her by surprise.
"Richard!" she exclaimed, throwing her hands to her neck.
"Why? Don't you want to try?" she asked.
"Kahlan, more than anything I want to be with you, but I want to be with all of you. Your powers are part of who you are," he explained. He stood up and walked toward her.
"Richard, I can't trust that I won't release my power. It's tied to my love and in a moment of ecstasy it will be released and I'll confess you. It's how it happens. The only way is to give up my powers, even for a night. It's not as if I would be giving them up permanently," she replied. She looked up to him and smiled weakly.
"I want to try, Kahlan. That's all I ask. If you feel yourself losing control we can put it back on," he said. He knelt before her and she stared at him. He helped her to her feet and pulled her to him. He slid his hands into her hair and kissed her. Kahlan arched her back, moaning. As he pulled away, Kahlan's eyes darkened with desire. She pulled him back to her, kissing him with everything she had. Richard reached between them, pulling the laces of her dress apart. She stepped away from him to give him better access to the thin string holding her dress together. He reached up and shoved the white material down her shoulders. She whimpered as his rough fingers touched her freckled shoulders. She grabbed his hands, pushing him away, with a smirk. She reached between them, taking the laces on his pants in her fingers. She pulled them apart and pushed them down his hips.
"No short pants?" she asked with a tilt of her head.
"It makes it for easy access." He said with a smirk. Kahlan rolled her eyes and grasped his in her hands. Richard's breath caught in his throat at the feel of her slim fingers around him. She moved her hand up the shaft, her thumb running over the moistened tip. Richard gasped, moving away from her.
"Did I do something wrong?" Kahlan asked confused. Richard sighed. He took her face in his hands, kissing her.
"You did nothing wrong, love. If you continue to do that, I will not be able hold out." He said. Kahlan blushed, pulling her hands to her chest. Richard grinned and took her hands in his. He walked her over to her blanket and pushed her to the ground. She looked up at him, her heart racing. Richard went to his knees in front of her, and captured her lips. He pressed against her weight, lowering her onto the blanket. Kahlan gasped at his weight on her. He released the kiss and he moved his hands to the front of her corset. He easily released the laces freeing her milky white breast. He placed one hand of an exposed breast, kneading the soft flesh in his rough hands. Kahlan arched her back into his touch, eager to her more of his touch. He grinned and moved to pull her shorts off. He sat up, and she moved with him, resting on her elbows. He hooked his fingers in the fabric and looked up at her. Kahlan bit her bottom lip, nodding her head. He pulled the shorts over her hips and his mouth watered at finally being able to see her. He laid her back down, his erection pressing against her thigh. Kahlan gasped at the feel of him being so close. He kissed her collar bone and moved to touch her moist center. As he made contact, Kahlan whimpered at the intense feeling. He slipped one finger into her and she nearly came unglued. He pulled the wetness from within her and rubbed it over her sensitive nub.
"Ah!' Kahlan moaned. Richard withdrew his hand and Kahlan bolted up in confusion.
"Why did you stop!?" she asked.
"I don't want to you come just yet." He said, and slipped his fingers into his mouth. Kahlan's mouth went dry as she watched him suck her off his fingers. She lay back down on the blanket, her chest heaving with every shallow breath she took. Richard crawled up to capture her lips in a soft kiss. He pulled away, looking down at her asking her the silent question. Kahlan nodded her head and Richard placed himself at her entrance. Kahlan closed her eyes and Richard felt her tense.
"Relax, Kahlan. It will hurt more if you tense." He whispered. Kahlan opened her eyes and let her legs fall. Richard leaned into her, pushing gently into her. Kahlan eyes widened in the pain she felt. She almost begged him to stop but he pushed further into her and her pain turned into intense pleasure. She curled her legs around him, pushing him deeper into him. She opened her mouth in a silent scream of pleasure. He pulled back gently and plunged back into her without warning.
"Oh, Spirits!" Kahlan screamed. Richard picked up a steady pace, their flesh smacking. Kahlan raked her nails over his back, and Richard groaned. This intensified his pleasure and he moved faster and harder. Kahlan screamed. She felt her powers begin to surge in the pit of her stomach She squeezed her eyes shut, trying to suppress the magic from filling her. As her climax began to build so did her power. Above her, Richard moved with such grace and power in her and it fueled her climax. She felt the release of her magic at the same exact time her climax hit. She screamed in ecstasy, clinging to Richard. She felt Richard go stiff above her and she feared the worst. Suddenly she felt the warm sensation of his release fill her womb. The joy that she should have felt was clouded by her fear that she had destroyed him. Her senses returned to her and she shoved him off of her. She rolled over and sat up, pulling her knees to her chest and sobbed.
"Kahlan?" Richard asked and placed his hand on her shoulder. She turned out of his touch.
"Get dressed, I can't give you an…Wait what did you call me?" she asked, turning to meet his gaze.
"Kahlan, what else would I call you?" he replied. Kahlan let out a choked sob and threw herself at him.
"I didn't confess you! Oh thank the spirits! I felt the magic release and I was sure I'd confessed you."
"I know, I felt it enter my body but it left the moment it entered. You can't confess me, Kahlan. I knew you couldn't. Our love is bigger than your power." He whispered. He wiped away the tears on her face with his thumb. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly. He laid them back down on the bed and they fell asleep under the stars, wrapped in each other.
Kahlan awoke the next morning, alone. She looked around the camp and couldn't find Richard. Had she dreamt what happened last night? The light breeze that cooled her bare skin told her it happened. Suddenly she gasped and smiled brightly.
"Are you okay?" she heard a voice say. She looked up at him and her smile brightened.
"I'm perfect Richard." She said and stood up to greet him. She kissed him gently and took his hand and guided it to her belly.
"Say good morning to you child." She said. Richard looked confused and looked to their hands.
"How do you know? We only just consummated our love last night."
"Confessors know. We can feel the power of life within us almost immediately. It is a power we have to ensure the continuance of the confessor line. I woke up this morning and felt our child's life force."
"Our child, Spirits, Kahlan, we're having a child." He said and picked her up and spun her around. Kahlan laughed.
"We're going back to Aydindril."