Susan had continuous nightmares about Caspian bringing home the "star trollop"...at least, that's what Susan called her. She kept her thoughts to herself, knowing Peter would not appreciate hearing talk of Caspian. The eldest Pevensie siblings were slowly rebuilding their relationship. Peter gave her an official apology without insulting Caspian and Susan accepted...without hitting him. Peter had managed to keep Caspian's name out of his mouth until one evening during dinner. They were eating roasted chicken and Susan asked for a second helping, "Goodness Susan. You're eating like a pig! If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were pregnant."

Susan stopped and glanced at him, remembering the last night she and Caspian shared together before his departure. "Would that be such a terrible thing?"

Peter knew he was treading on thin ice, "Well...I thought after what happened...you realized it wasn't really meant to be."

Susan looked at him in disbelief, then rushed from the room angrily.

Peter knocked on Susan's door. He felt as if he was asking to enter the lair of an ornery dragon. She snatched the door open and glared at him, but opened the door fully, allowing him in. "Susan...I know what you're going to say and I--"

She put a hand up and he almost flinched, "Shut it Pete. I know what it is YOU want to say and I do not want to hear anymore of it. Just stop trying to plan my life for me! Stop treating me as if I am yours to protect! I am barely younger than you and have proven myself to be just as, if not more capable than you, so just stop it! Let me have peace Peter. Let me do what I want and be with who I love! Please?"

He sighed and shrugged his shoulders, "I just want to protect you Susan. I know you're smart. I know you're capable, but love can make a fool of the smartest person in the world. I just don't think he's right for you."

Susan's eyes softened, "No one will ever be right for me Peter. I'm your little sister."

He hugged her and kissed her forehead, "You're right."

It felt like it had been forever since she last saw Caspian, and her body ached for him. She laid in bed at night, thinking of his scent, his hands and his muscled chest. How much longer would she have to pine? A fear struck her heart when she thought of the blonde haired fallen star. Did she steal his heart just as she had done in her dreams? Had he found her more attractive and lain with her? Susan shuddered at the thought and ran a hand through her hair and stared at herself in the vanity and prayed for his safe return.

Her prayers were needed. The journey had been treacherous, but Caspian could see the golden shores of home. Edmund and Lucy had been invaluable assets as always, but he could tell they longed to place their feet on familiar soil as well. He almost kissed the ground as they left the ship, immediately mounting his awaiting horse and riding with Lucy and Edmund not far behind. The castle was the most welcoming sight he'd seen in months. Susan rushed through the doors, her long brown locks blowing behind her as she ran toward them. Caspian hopped off his horse and rushed to her. They stopped just a foot short of one another, not wanting to allow so many guards and servants to observe such open public displays of affection. He studied her up and down, her hair was longer...but she was still the same beautiful woman with the sparkling eyes she had always been. His eyes wandered up and down her body, stopping briefly at her belly. Had their last night together yielded a child, she would have shown it by now. He was disappointed, but realized there would be plenty of time for that in the future. Susan gleefully greeted Edmund and Lucy, hugging and kissing them repeatedly. They both asked that bathes be drawn and food be brought to their chambers. They just wanted to rest.

After the two drug themselves off to their rooms, Caspian turned to Susan, "My queen..." he bowed slightly.

"My king..." she curtsied.

Caspian turned to the servants who carried his gear, "You may place my things in my chambers. Please leave that small box on my desk." he motioned toward the chest held in a servant's hands. The servants hurried off, leaving Susan and Caspian behind to walk behind them.

Susan's lips itched to kiss him...exercising so much restraint was taking a toll on her. They reached the hallway that led to the royal chambers and Caspian quickly looked up and down the corridor, then suddenly snatched her into a dark nearby nook. He pressed her against the wall and crushed her lips to his, his body shivering in desperation, "Oh Caspian...I missed you so much..." she whispered as he lifted her skirts, smiling at the fact that she neglected to wear under garments to greet him.

His fingers gently rubbed her already moistening slit, eliciting a passionate, yet low moan from her lips. She reached between their writhing bodies and unlaced his pants, freeing his erection from its restraints. He grabbed her waist and lifted her as she wrapped her legs around him bucking her hips forward and feeling his hardness press against her sex. After some maneuvering, he slipped inside of her, almost crying out in the process. It had been too long. His thrusts were hard and quick, both of them working for the release they'd been craving for for months. She had her arms wrapped around his neck, holding his body close to hers as they shuddered together, Caspian began to cry out as he came, causing Susan to quickly cover his mouth. Her body shuddered violently a she felt his cock widen and spasm within her. His strength began to give way as she lowered a foot to the ground to catch herself from falling to the floor. He looked at her and smiled as he pulled from her, causing his seed to spill onto her thigh. She shuddered, feeling him leave her as they rearranged their clothes, quickly stepping back out into the hallway.

Susan laid on the bed on her belly with her chin in her hands, naked, laughing as Caspian (also naked) reenacted action packed moments from the voyage. She laughed heartily and rolled onto her back, "Well, as always, my love, you have triumphed."

He stared at her a moment lovingly, then walked to the small chest. She ran a hand over her body, not paying attention to what he was doing before he walked back over to the bed and crawled up her body. He laid on top of her and kissed her sweetly, "In my darkest hour, it was thoughts of you that pulled me through my love."

She opened her legs and reached down, pushing him inside of her. They laid there, stroking each other as he laid buried within her. He slowly began moving his hips, savoring every moment inside of her. She stared up at him as he stroked her face, "Did you meet her?"

He stopped and looked into her eyes, "Yes." Susan shuddered as he began to move again, even slower than before.

"And?" she asked, almost casually, despite the fact that he was making love to her as they spoke.

"And she is a lovely person...but it's you Susan. You're the only one I've ever wanted." He deepened his thrusts, but kept the pace slow as she arched her back briefly letting out a slight moan.

"Close your eyes Susan," he whispered. She obeyed as she felt him shift his weight so he could take her hand.

She felt something slide onto her finger as he spoke, "You can open your eyes now."

She opened her eyes to find a large, midnight blue sapphire ring on her finger, "Something I acquired on my journey...Edmund told me that in your world...when a man wishes to marry a woman, he buys her a ring made of precious stones and metals...I hope this is appropriate."

Susan almost laughed out loud. He was asking her to marry him while he was still inside of her! She smiled sadly and stroked his cheek, "I do not wish for you to be bound to me when I may leave at any moment...I do not want to widow you Caspian."

He kissed her and pumped into her harder, whispering desperately, "You can't leave me Susan...I need you. Please say yes."

He thrust into her with a passion and fervor she had yet to experience, "Yes Caspian...yes!" she cried out as she came. They laid in bed that night, engaged to be married.

Thanks for the reviews guys! Please continue! I'd already starting working on this chapter when I posted Chapter 9. I got a go ahead for a Narnia/LOTR crossover and Legolas/Susan pairing. Now I'm wondering if I should bring Legolas to Narnia and have a love triangle! What girl wouldn't love to be fought over by Caspian and Legolas?!