Arms circled themselves tight around her slim waist, holding her protectively.

"Mmm…" a soft moan of appreciation came from her lips as she leaned back into the strong chest of the man behind her. The feeling of being protected, safe none the less was something that Cassia Hawke was normally providing for her family and comrades when needed.

"Hawke…Cassia..."

A familiar brogue whispered in her ear causing a breathy sigh to come from her lips, her friend, comrade Sebastian had his arms wrapped tightly around her pressing himself against her.

"My beautiful queen…" Sebastian whispered again his brogue deeper than usual.

"Sebastian," Cassia whimpered wantoningly.

"No matter how many times you say it, I love it when you say my name...again Cassia,"

"Sebastian…" Cassia repeated as she heard the man behind her groan in need. Sebastian's hands began to gently caress her exposed thighs and made their way painstakingly slow up towards her barely covered perky breasts.

The lust swirling in Cassia's mind and the jolts of need in her body was on the verge of clouding her mind, all she could think about was the man caressing her body. Drawn from her thoughts a whimper escaped her lips as she felt Sebastian's lips travel from her earlobe to the crook of her neck. His tan square tipped fingers languidly running over her thighs , greedily groping her breasts.

"Sebastian...the Chantry-"

"What would a King of Starkhaven need for the Chantry when his goddess is before him?" Sebastian replied his brogue thick. Sebastian nipped at the crook of her neck eliciting a moan from her lips.

"Sebastian-!"

"Bloody Hell!" Cassia shouted as she shot up and out of bed. As quickly as she stood, and stumbled over her own feet crashing into her book case causing books to fall around her. A grunt came from her as she collapsed to her knees.

"Maker's breath...Hawke what the hell was that?"

Cassia held her head as she looked for the source of the voice, It was Anders and of course he had a worried look on his face.

"The graceful Hawke...stumbling over her own feet like a newborn calf...let's get you back in bed," Anders said as he approached her ,carefully helping her to her feet and back into bed.

"Anders…?" Cassia said confused.

"Anders? What happened?"

"To put it simply you were knocked unconscious," Anders replied as he gave her a glass of water.

"Please, I am not in the mood for jests Anders. I can barely register what is going on," Cassia grimaced before downing her cup of water.

"I'm not, that's why your head feels like it's splitting open...I healed you and luckily there isn't a scar...but you should stay in bed until you're able to...walk…" Anders trailed off.

Cassia Hawke grimaced as she looked over to Anders, the bump and the pain was definitely real as she gingerly poked around the small bump.

"I know this probably isn't the right time to ask...but...are you...feeling well...I mean...in your head?" Anders asked.

"What?" Cassia asked

"For you to freeze like that in battle and to be knocked unconscious...there's something wrong Hawke," Anders said concerned.

"I...I'm fine besides the headache...it just wasn't my day...you know we all have those days," Cassia replied casually.

Anders looked silently at Cassia as Justice spoke to him, brushing Justice aside Anders looked concerned at Cassia but knew that she would never confide in him or anyone else for that matter. Clearing his throat he picked up his staff and moved towards the door.

"I'll give instructions to Orana and Bodahn alright?" Anders said.

"Don't try to get up and move around quickly...just...recover ok?" The man sighed as he left from her chambers conflicted on what to do for her.

Cassia continued to sit up in her bed staring into nothing as the fire crackled in the hearth adjacent to her bed. She looked at her hands and legs, and grimaced again. The blow to the head would be the 10th injury this week, too many injuries to not take notice. Was she losing her touch on her skills as a rogue and was paying for it with her body?

"Maker...what am I doing to myself?" Cassia whispered as she buried her face into her hands.

"Hawke…" the deep voice flooded her mind causing her eyes to open to be met with vibrant green eyes.

"Fenris-" Cassia replied breathless as she looked back into Fenris' deep emerald eyes.

"My dreams and thoughts have been plagued by your breathless moans, the look of desire in your eyes...my patience has run thin Hawke…" Fenris said his voice heavy with lust.

"Fen-" Cassia started.

"No. No more words Hawke," Fenris said and pressed his lips hard on to Cassia, their teeth hitting against each others. Fenris pressed his body against Cassia pinning her to the wall, pressing his need against her lower abdomen.

"Fe-" Cassia tried calling out to him again.

Fenris growled as he suddenly lifted her from the ground and forcibly wrapped her legs around his slim waist.

"Hawke…" Fenris growled deeply as he pressed himself against her again and captured her lips.

Once again Cassia awoke with a start, this time staying in bed. Groaning Cassia rolled over and covered her head with the deep crimson quilt blocking the rays of light that permeated through the cracks of the tapestry.

A dream about Sebastian, and a dream about Fenris, two of the comrades she held close to her heart. Cassia was beginning to think that someone was playing a sick joke on her with a Desire Demon, she made a mental note to ask Merrill and Anders about hexes on her.

Grumbling Cassia sat up in her bed and looked around, her mind was blank as she tried to remember the days she had been isolated in her room. Half eaten pieces of bread sat next to her bed and yet her room was immaculate. Cassia smiled to herself as she realized that Orana had been taking care of her as Anders instructed her to.

"How long has it been?" Cassia said to herself as she began to scoot from her bed. Stretching, Cassia moved towards the large window that was hidden by As Cassia stood from her bed she hear light shuffling outside of her door.

"Lady Hawke?"

"Orana dear...come in," Cassia said and stretched, her body ached from laying in bed for however many days, she couldn't remember. Cassia's pale emerald eyes focused on the frail female elf that made her way into Cassia's chambers and watched her begin her daily routine of preparing for Cassia's daily adventures.

"Lady Hawke I have already prepared a bath for you, and laid out your normal wear," Orana said as she gather the blankets and sheet from the bed.

"Wonderful, and messages?" Cassia asked as she slowly ran ther hand through her dark tresses gently touching where the bump was located.

"Yes Lady Hawke. Four days, three nights worth of messages," Orana replied simply as she made her way towards the discarded dishes. Cassia looked around her chambers letting the days she missed sink in and attempt to remember those days.

"Four days, three nights..." Cassia trailed off.

"You are going out Lady Hawke?"

"Yes, and yes I will be careful," Cassia replied and started towards the door.

"Also Orana you don't have to be so formal. Call me Cassia ok?" Cassia said before she left. Orana remained quiet as she watched Cassia disappear from the room.

"Alright Lady Cassia," Orana said Smiling to herself she continued cleaning.

Cassia dried her hair as she looked at the mountain of messages and invitations for meetings at several homes in Hightown, being the Champion of Kirkwall had it's perks.

Thoughts of her previous adventures with her comrades came to her as she looked at requests to deal with bandits, blood mages and more. The feeling of her leathers around her skin gave her goose bumps and filled her with excitement even her blasted breast band contributed to her excitement, but she knew that today would be a day to readjust herself to Kirkwall and everyone again.

Cassia picked up a small note and immediately recognized the handwriting. Elaborate curvature and crisp letters. Handwriting of a noble, Sebastian Vael to be exact.

"Sebastian?" Cassia said confused as she began to read the note.

Hawke, I hope what may ail you leaves you quickly. Orana told me that you were calling out for me one night…I apologize for not coming to your side.

I know the Maker will keep you in his grace and I will continue to pray for your quick recovery.

Sebastian Vael

Cassia dropped the note as her ears began to burn in embarrassment.

"Orana!" Cassia shouted her face a bright red.