"Edward, are you all right?'' Roy asked, he placed his hand gently over Edward's.

The same delicious sensation from the previous night enveloped him, spreading wildly over his skin. A spark lightened the fire that was already inside.

Roy looked at Edward and saw that he too was having a similar reaction to their hands touching.

He was still shellshocked at what Van had said about Edward being immortal, a golden one and the role that he was destined to play.

Van of course had waisted no time and told him his newly minted duties and what he'd expected of him as Edward's new protector. He'd also asked that Roy relayed the recently acquired information to Edward then added that Edward probably would appreciate that Roy told him rather than Van. Seriously the man thought that. He'd only been in Edward's company for a few hours.

Edward took the news like champ and Roy was amazed that he was not angry for being in the dark about his own destiny for so long. However, Edward was only not in the least bit surprised and in fact he'd already known about the prophecy. He'd almost look self satisfied like he needed the information confirmed to rationalize something that he'd been thinking of. Roy had no idea how he knew this but the more time he spent with Edward his mind felt like it was being suffused with his.

What he wouldn't give for a smooth taste of whiskey sloshing against his aching stomach.

He had somehow in the space of a night and not even a full day become Edward's fiancee and his protector. It seemed sudden and it was going all a bit too fast for him.

If he was being completely honest with himself — when he'd first entered the drawing room and saw Edward, he had to overcome the need to rush over to him and scoop him up in his arms. The thoughts of continuing their lovemaking session from hours ago was still burning his body. Too fast or not he wanted Edward.

Edward is exquisite and beautiful. He could still taste the sweetness of his lips on his tongue. His could still hear his seductive moans and groans and his skin; its dripped with honey and Roy salivate at thought of his mouth lapping at the luscious taste.

Roy suddenly became light headed and tried to mask his desire for him.

"I'm fine, Roy, but you don't look too well yourself." Edward looked at him admiringly up and down.

"I'm fine, too, thank you." Roy replied, but that was not completely true. In fact he was far from being fine. He wanted to be closer to Edward. His scent was all of sudden overpowering. He smelt deliciously sweet like he was bathing in warmth of summer's sun. The hint of fresh fallen rain lingered around him and drifted around Roy.

He never felt so powerless before.

Edward had a hold on him, and no doubt the same about him applied to Edward.

Roy sighed and moved closer to him, his face just inches away from him. They both stared at each other motionless. Roy looked deep into his eyes.

"So, protector uhh… Do you want me to tell you what my responsibilities will be?" Roy purred.

He brushed back some of his blonde hair and moved even closer. Edward smiled, and his body started to tingle.

"I already know what a protector duty entails. Are you sure up for the challenge?" Edward slipped his arms around him and licked his lips nervously.

He followed the movement of his tongue across his lips and slipped his hands around Edward's waist and pulled him gently. "You're very brave to trust me with you life."

He parted his lips that begged to be kissed. "I already do."

"Why?" He asked, then leaned closer to him. "Why would you trust me, Edward?"

"The same way you already trust me. No explanation is needed. Its something we both feel and have knowledge of. It uncanny if I'm being honest." Edward moved another inch closer so that he was firmly against Roy. "So, you told me everything father said and about that formal greeting for one's fiancee—"

"Edward I can already see that you'll me my end." Roy whispered and placed his lips softly on his. Edward released a huff. Exquisitely aware of his innocence, he kissed him chastely, rediscovering the satiny texture of his lips and the sweet and intriguing taste.