Here's another chapter!

(Btw, I received a comment from a reviewer about something. They said that they were surprised that Emma didn't pass out during her and Eric's moment. Well, she would have, but how unromantic would it be if she passed out in the middle of making love with her husband? To me, that would suck and completely ruin the moment. I couldn't do that to her)

Chapter 10

Emma woke with her body sore, yet she felt completely satisfied. She opened her eyes and saw nothing but darkness. The curtains were closed around the bed.

The blankets were only drawn up to her and Eric's waist. She felt his arm draped across her chest, covering her breasts. She heard Eric's steady breathing as he slept.

As Emma tried to rise, she felt Eric's arm around her tighten.

"Stay." He rasped.

"Eric, I need to use the restroom."

Eric groaned and seemed to reluctantly let her go. "Careful opening the curtain. Sun."

"The sun?"

"Sunlight… annoying." He said, flipping over.

Carefully and quickly, Emma opened the curtain and slipped out of the bed. After she closed the curtain, she felt a dizzy spell and sat on the floor for a moment.

"Emma?" she heard thru the curtain.

"I'm fine." She called back. "Just dizzy."

She slowly made her way to the restroom to do her business.

Once Emma was done, she made her way back to the bed and opened the curtain. Eric's back was facing her and the blanket was still up to his waist. Quickly, Emma slipped under the blankets and closed the curtain.

Once Emma settled in the bed, she felt Eric wrap his arms around her with lightning speed.

Emma couldn't help but smile as she felt his warmth surround her.

….

A few hours later, Emma woke again to Eric stirring in the bed. To her disappointment, Emma felt his arms leave her as he sat up and opened the curtain. She winced as the light filled the once dark space. It was night but the fireplace was lit and candles were placed all over the room.

Eric stretched and smiled at her. "How are you feeling?"

She smiled at him from the pillow. "Fine but I would feel much better staying in bed with you all day."

Eric laughed. "That's exactly what I plan do with you all week."

Emma raised her eyebrows. "Really?"

He gave her a grin that made her shiver with delight. "This is our honeymoon. I intend to enjoy every minute of it."

Before Emma could say anything else, a knock on the door came and a servant entered with a tray of food for Emma.

Emma squeaked and ducked under the blankets to hide her nudity. The servant, never looking up, placed the tray of food next to Emma on the side table, curtsied to both of them, and left the room.

Eric chuckled at Emma. "Modesty is not something you have to worry about here, love."

Emma gave him a harsh look. "No! I will not have people seeing me naked!"

Eric laughed again and got out of bed to fully stretch. Emma blushed but couldn't help but stare at his naked body. Everything about him seemed perfect. Emma, on the other hand, couldn't help but think of her own imperfections. Her breasts were small, she was entirely too thin, and her skin was too pale.

Eric looked at her and smiled. "Do you like what you see?"

Emma turned red and looked away. Eric chuckled again. "Eat your breakfast, Emma."

Emma looked out the window. "Isn't it a little late to be breakfast?"

"Unfortunately, you'll have to get use to being awake at night. My people can't stand the sunlight."

Emma nodded and turned to her breakfast. The tray was full of fresh fruit and fresh baked bread. She quickly began to eat all the strawberries.

After a moment of stretching, Eric joined Emma back in the bed and watched her eat the strawberries.

"You like strawberries, Emma?"

Emma turned and smiled at him. "I love them."

Eric gently reached over and grabbed one off the plate. He sat up next to Emma and placed the strawberry in front of her lips.

"Eat from my hand, Emma."

Emma blushed but gently took a bit from the strawberry. Eric watched her lips run with juice and couldn't help but quickly lean towards her and capture her lips. And Emma was only happy enough to return his kiss.

….

The next few days Emma had with Eric were the happiest days of her life. Other than walks thru the castle on occasion, they spent most of their time in their room.

On the morning of the last day of their time alone, Emma laid across Eric's chest, his fingers drawing lazy circles on her back.

After a while Eric sat up on the bed, making Emma look at him.

"I want to show you something," Eric said suddenly. Emma followed Eric thru the castle, her hand in his. After finally reaching on of the back doors, Eric turned to Emma and smiled.

"Close your eyes."

Emma blinked but obeyed and shut her eyes.

Emma felt her being led outside, the small breeze caressing her face. After a few moments of walking, she was finally stopped.

Open your eyes." He whispered in her ear.

Emma opened her eyes and gasped.

A large section of the back yard was now covered with roses. There were roses of many varieties and colors. Emma couldn't even tell where they ended.

Tears sprang to her eyes as she looked around. A large water fountain was a small distance away.

"Oh god, Eric…" Emma whispered.

Eric was immediately by her side. "Are you alright? I something wrong?"

Emma flung herself into Eric's arms, tears falling down her face.

"Thank you Eric! Thank you!"

Eric wrapped his arms around her and buried his head in her hair, completely content.

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Sorry about the late and short chapter but ive had a lot going on and things are crazy with the holidays and I wanted to at least post something for you guys. Thanks for being patient with me! This will probably be my last chapter till after the holidays due to all the crazy stuff going on.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!