Chapter 7: Far Too Long


She had left without saying anything. That was six months ago and he missed her horribly. He couldn't help but feel a bit heartbroken. Enveloping himself in his work for the Crusade, he tried not to think about her and his unborn child. He was having no such luck with that mission today, his companion, another paladin, was being a royal pain in the ass.

"Can't you at least carry some of it Linxis? She stood looking at him, tiny hands on her hips.

"Look Katayana I'm in no mood for your shit. Just collect the minerals we need and let's get back." He glared at black haired blood elf.

"Its heavy." She complained, placing more ores in her pack.

"Fine, give some of it here." He took the offered handful of ore and placed it in his already overly full packs.

"What is your problem anyway?" She closed her pack and placed it back on her horse.

"Look I just want to get back to the post and rest." His problem was her, she was a snobby little elf who was always complaining about everything. How she managed her way into the Crusade he couldn't understand. He mounted and waited for her to do the same.

Instead of preparing to leave, she was now messing with her ponytail. Straightening it for whatever reason. He glared, ready to slap her around. Who the Hell was she fixing her hair for? Finally she mounted and they headed for the post.

He was so glad to be away from the insufferable elf. Crawling into his tent, he attempted to sleep. Just as he dozed off, he was awakened by someone outside his tent. "Your presence is requested by Lieutenant Kreshen."

"Fuck. I'll be right there." He crawled out of the tent. So much for rest. Looked like he had another assignment already. Hopefully Katayana would not be part of it.

Once at the lieutenant's tent, he waited outside patiently. No guards for some reason. "Come in Linxis."

Linxis did as directed and stood inside waiting for the lieutenant to speak again. The orc was standing, his back turned, looking at something on a table in the corner of the tent.

"Sit." He turned, pointing a chair near his desk. Linxis thought the request odd, but did as he was asked.

Lieutenant Kreshen took a seat as well and studied the confused blood elf. "Enjoying your new partner Linxis?"

The paladin shook his head, holding back how much he hated the snotty bitch.

"Pain in the ass isn't she?" Lieutenant Kreshen laughed, aware of how annoying the woman was.

"Yes sir." Linxis said.

"Have you heard from Lenora?"

Linxis didn't know what to say at first. "Why would I have sir? Is there something you need my help with in regard to her?"

"Look Linxis, I am aware of the fact that you are her unborn child's father. No need to hide it from me."

"I don't understand sir. What is it that you need me for?"

"I need you to find her and once her baby is born, I want both of you back here ready for duty."

"Sir, she and I are no longer involved."

"Is that so? Why then, do you continue to think of her?"

"How do you know of these things sir?" Linxis was unsure how to take the orc's sudden gentleness. He thought of Lenora constantly, how the lieutenant knew he didn't know.

"I once fell in love with a fellow soldier myself. She left me, thinking I wanted nothing to do with her because she too was with child. That lady is now my wife, and without her I am nothing."

"Lenora doesn't wish to share her life with me sir. Our relationship was only a casual occurrence, the baby an accident."

"Well no matter, I am ordering you to find her and bring her back with you. You have six months to complete this mission. I need the both of you here to continue our operation. You are dismissed soldier." Waving his hand at the blood elf, he went back to his work, writing something on a piece of parchment.

Linxis didn't argue. Standing and saluting he left the tent. Confused, he mounted and rode back to his tent. Gathering his stuff, he rode towards Crystalsong. Using the teleportation crystal he entered Dalaran.

Standing next to the Horde inn, he pondered what he should do. He had no clue where to start. Considering that she was probably in Stormwind, there was no way he could reach her. Walking, he entered the neutral inn. Taking a seat he ordered an ale and picked his brain.

The blood elf barmaid brought his drink and winked at him. She didn't see handsome blood elf men alone often. He smiled at her, but ignored her when she giggled and flicked her curly red hair. Turning his head, he dismissed the woman. Shocked at his dismissal she rushed off, nose in the air.

Then he saw her. An older human woman entered the inn. Her hair was brown, cut short. Her companion was what caught his eye. Another woman, long brown hair falling at her shoulders. Could it be? Glancing down, he saw the bulging belly. He blinked, eying the face again. Lenora, she was actually here, only a few feet away.

The two women approached the bar, chatting with the blood elf innkeeper. Linxis wasn't sure what he should do. He watched the three of them talk. The innkeeper nodded and pointed upstairs. The older woman nodded and headed towards a table. Lenora followed behind but stopped when she heard someone clear their throat behind her.

Sitting at one of the tables, she had just walked past, sat Linxis. Turning around she walked towards the table. "Hello Linxis." She looked down at him.

He stood, dying to hold her and kiss her. Instead he took her hand and kissed it. "Hello Lenora."

The older woman approached them, smiling at Lenora. "Hello. I am Lenora's mother and you are?"

"Linxis ma'am. How do you do?" Kissing her hand as well.

"Mother, this is the one I've told you about. The healer I worked with while I was part of the Argent Crusade." Lenora motioned towards him, explaining to her mother.

"Oh yes, Lenora tells me your are the best paladin healer. Her father was a great paladin as well, Light rest his soul."

Linxis shuffled his feet nervously. He got the feeling Lenora hadn't shared everything about him with her mother. "Would you be able to join us for dinner?" Lenora looked at him, hope in her eyes.

"Sure." He had six months, no rush he decided.

Sitting at the table Lenora's mother ordered various foods. Lenora sat next to Linxis, closer than he had assumed she would. He caught her hand on his own under the table. He smiled at her. She winked at him, squeezed his hand and removed hers back to the top of the table.

"What brings you to Dalaran?" Lenora's mother asked.

" Lieutenant Kreshen sent me on a search mission. Dalaran is just my jumping off point ma'am."

"Please call me Miriam. What are you searching for paladin?"

"A solider who left the Crusade due to personal reasons. Her expertise is needed in Icecrown."

"I see. How long will you be staying here?"

"Not sure, a few days at least. Need to time to research the soldier's whereabouts."

"In that case, I insist you stay with us. There is plenty of room in the two bedroom suite I have rented for the week. I'm sure you and Lenora want to catch up." The woman grinned at them both and turned to the approaching barmaid.

The food covered the table, only leaving enough room for their three plates. "Dig in." Miriam filled her plate full of food. Lenora and Linxis did the same. Lenora ate shyly, not wanting to look like a pig in front of him.

"Eat up girl. That baby of yours is hungry." Miriam pointed at her daughter's plate.

Linxis laughed. Lenora shoved a forkful of food in her mouth. "That better mother?" She spoke, mouthful of food almost spilling out.

"Much better." Miriam smiled at her daughter. "Want my first grandchild to be healthy."

"You say first, mother this will be the only one." Lenora replied.

"You'll change your mind about that daughter."

"What makes you say that? I am an only child as well."

"I know and if the Light would have blessed me with more it would have been wonderful. Trust me I see at least on more after this one."

"Do you have children paladin?"

"No, ma'am, I mean Miriam."

"Not yet you should say. Pity though, they would be beautiful, having a daddy that looks like you."

"Mother, must you always speak your mind?" Lenora had grown used to her mother's openness, but sometimes it embarrassed her.

"Of course dear. You say that as though you are a proper, prim lady who only speaks when spoken too."

Linxis doubled over with laughter at that. Lenora gave him an evil look. "Sorry." He managed between laughs.

"See daughter, even he agrees."

They finished their food and headed upstairs to the suite. Miriam unlocked the door and examined the rooms. "Here you two have this one. The bed shall be plenty big enough for the both of you." She walked off closing the door behind her, not giving them a chance to say anything.

"Your mother is interesting." Looking at her new figure, he smiled towards her belly.

"Something like that." She sat down on the bed, which was in fact, rather large. He continued to stand close to the door.

"Does she know?"

"It would appear so. I swear, though I never told her. Why are you standing over there?"

"Not sure, I'm afraid your mother might burst in at any moment."

"No, she won't. Seems to me she expects us to be doing something."

He laughed, approaching the bed. Sitting next to her, he suddenly felt like an awkward virgin. Not sure what to do he fidgeted his hands.

He didn't need to think too much. Lenora took the opportunity and pounced on him. Rising from the bed, she pushed him down on it. Unfastening his chest plate, she removed it and pushed it to the floor. It hit the floor with the crash. "You realize your mother is within in earshot."

"I'm horny, not daft Linxis. Are you complaining?"

"No, but."

"Didn't think so." She removed his plate legs as well. Ripping at his shirt, she managed to unbutton it. Removing his shirt, he lifted his upper torso and unfastened the tiny buttons on the front of her dress. Her dress fell down revealing her bra less engorged breasts and full pregnant stomach.

He stopped and admired her new beauty. He had heard that pregnant women were even more beautiful than usual and seeing Lenora now, he had to agree. Reaching up, he fondled her breasts. She gasped in pleasure at his touch and he squeezed harder.

Pulling her closer, he managed to move her into the center of the bed. Removing her dress fully, he noticed that she was wearing no underwear at all. Crawling over her he kissed her mouth. His hands played with her hardened nipples. Her tongue was inside his mouth, and he darted his inside hers.

Kissing hungrily, they released their mouths from each other, gasping for air. She looked up at him, her beautiful brown eyes shining. Smiling, he removed one of his hands from one of her nipples and caressed her face.

Untying his cloth pants, she pushed them down, revealing his hard on. Reaching up, she held it tight in her hand, running a short fingernail across the tip. He hissed, blinking his eyes. She beckoned to him, not sure what she wanted him to do. He moved beside her on his knees. Pulling at his hand she guided him towards her face, allowing her to gain access his member. Lifting her head she placed her mouth around his dick.

Shocked, at first he froze. Looking down at her face, she gazed up at him. A naughty look was in her eyes, and a smile was obvious as her mouth shifted around him. Going with it, he let her suck him off. Feeling his release, he attempted to pull away from her. She narrowed her eyes, and increased her grip around him. He submitted, his come filling her mouth.

Allowing him to finish completely in her mouth, she finally released him member. Looking up at him, she lifted her head once more and licked the pink tip of his now soft member. "What did I do to deserve that?" He sat on the bed, back against the wall.

"Nothing yet." She teased, propping her head up on a pillow. He settled next to her, eyes closed. He felt her shift and he opened his eyes as she exited the bed.

"Where you going?"

"Just to grab a drink and get cleaned up. I mean that is unless you want to give yourself a taste. Which if you must know, is divine."

He hadn't thought of that. Nodding, she went to a table where a basin of water sat. Cleaning up she returned to the bed. Linxis decided he loved her new figure immensely.

"You look beautiful, you know." She laughed, lying next to him.

"Please, I look like I swallowed watermelon."

"Seriously, you are practically glowing Lenora."

"Are you saying that I wasn't beautiful before." She pretended to pout, crossing her arms on her chest.

"You know that's not what I was saying." Reaching over he tugged at one of her hands. Turning over she faced him. "You've always been beautiful Lenora."

"I've missed you." She said, reaching up to tweak one of his ears.

"Funny, when you left six months ago you didn't even bother saying goodbye."

"I'm sorry Linxis, I had to go. I was afraid if I came to wish you farewell I say something I'd regret. I was afraid I'd stay."

"No I'm the one who's sorry. I should have never let you leave without me. Lenora?" Her eyes seemed glazed over. Then he realized she was crying. "Aww, please don't cry."

"I've been trying to convince myself that I didn't need you, that I could take you or leave you. I have been lying to you and to myself for far too long. I was sure you cared little for me, I mean when it came to love."

"You were wrong. When I said I wanted to try to be with you I meant it. When you said no, I pushed my feelings for you away. I love you Lenora, I have for a long time."

"Linxis, you don't love me because I am carrying your child do you?" The question sounded horrible, but it had to be asked.

"Nope, I loved you before that. Been convincing myself that I didn't. I'm done with that now. All I want is to have you for mine forever. So will you Lenora?"

She nodded, tears of happiness flowing down her face. Pulling her close, he ran his fingers across her belly. "So now that we have admitted what we truly feel for each other, may we continue with our session?"

He loved this woman. Never in his life had anyone understood him better. She was his soul mate, his best friend. It had taken him months to realize that without her he didn't function. Now here she was, beautiful and naked next to him. His child growing inside her, he knew that together they would be the perfect family that he had never had the chance to have.