#Author's Note: This is it. At long last... Sorry it took me such a long time! ^^


#CAUTION: Rated R. The following chapter contains highly sensitive scenes not suitable to those who don't want anything smutty. This is very, very full and detailed, so read it at your own risk hehe! All ages admitted though. Enjoy! ;DD

#Disclaimer: No Copyright Infringement Intended. Just guilty of writing a fanfic. ^^ I wish I owned Skip Beat or co-wrote that manga with sensei, lol! In my dreams. But I own my Encore saga. :D Known characters from other manga were mainly invited to make their special guest appearance on my story. I never own them either.


#Just a few reminders for this chapter only:

[italics inside bold brackets] – flashback

Just italics – lines and thoughts of characters emphasized


ACT TWELVE

THE BLAZE OF LOVE

A few moments later after Kyoko woke up late in the afternoon, Valentine had already prepared warm clothes for her at the walk-in spacious wardrobe room. Since Ren wanted to take her out on a horseback ride, Valentine had pressed Julie's riding clothes while Kyoko took a nap.

Luckily, the riding clothes fit Kyoko perfectly.

"These little emerald earrings suit you too," Valentine added as she handed mother Juliella's marvelous collection of emeralds set in gold to Kyoko. They were earrings, a necklace and a bracelet. All the while the maid couldn't bring to glance at her master's reflection.

"Thank you Valentine," Kyoko said. Looking at herself in the mirror, however, Kyoko had to admit that although she thought of herself as just a simple girl, the fact that Ren had seen her as incredibly beautiful was more than enough to bring her to a whirlpool of happiness. Especially now, as she placed each emerald earring on her ear. They sparkled just right. The color glowed her blooming face. She then clasped the matching teardrop necklace about her throat and studied the effect. The little stone glittered almost savagely against the creamy softness of her skin. Even if Queen Rosa was already gone, this cute jewel was far more than its enchanting beauty. Sliding her feet into the leather boots, Kyoko stood.

"Waah... you looked so beautiful Kyoko-san!" breathed Valentine reverently. "I knew master Kuu's made the perfect choice of handing you master Juliella's personal belongings."

"Though I don't think this is best... These are mother's things," Kyoko said.

"But you know, Kyoko-san... If she were here, I think master Juliella would have also wanted you to have them. Knowing her, she would really hand them down to you herself."

Just those words drew Kyoko to look back at the young maid. Valentine smiled warmly at her as she said, "Master Kuon would also be happy to look at his wife who's just as beautiful as his mother. Now I understand... No wonder he never kept his eyes off you during lunch!"

Kyoko laughed, pleased. "Do you really think so, Valentine-san? We're just going out for a ride." What Valentine said had just left her wondering. Would he still stare at her like that? Although the wild thumping on her chest had slowly calmed down, she still felt slightly nervous.

Kyoko then opened the door and left her room. She walked down the flight of steps to the hall. The main hall downstairs was empty, so probably Ren was waiting for her at the balcony on the other side. True, Ren indeed was waiting for her there. He was talking to Alexander, who greeted upon seeing her.

"Good afternooon, my lady Kyoko," greeted Alexander as he bowed a polite curtsey, his fierce yellow eyes sparkled. "Would you like a drink for today?"

Now that he mentioned it, she realized how thirsty she was. "Oh, yes, Alexander-san. Thank you."

"How was your sleep?" Ren asked. "I'm doing good," said Kyoko, smiling back at him. "It feels fresh upstairs, wind kept blowing there."

He lingered at her for a moment. But all the while drinking a glass of fresh and cold coconut-banana colada served by Alexander, Kyoko had not realized just how those eyes of his had swiftly roamed her body, and he thought how beautiful she was in his mother's handed down dark-green riding habit. Leather boots matched well with the fitted breeches which hugged her slender legs like a glove. The fitted shirt down to her mid-thigh had side vents with snaps, and the neckline open (too bad how Kyoko hadn't noticed that, since she was too concentrated on how pretty the emerald earrings were), plunging into the valley of her cleavage. When she caught her breath, he noted with surprise that her cleavage swelled provocatively beneath the glittering emerald. Tiny beads of moisture from the slightly heat on the bedroom a while ago had gathered on her fair skin now and the sight just excited him. How he realized that he longed so much to possess this lovely woman who was thankfully, his beloved wife now. So sad that Kyoko clearly had not got any clue what the hell's been going on. She was just not aware that right this moment, her husband was eyeing her more than the Emperor of the Night.

My dear, gracious Lord, he thought while taking big gulps of cold colada to stop himself further. How she easily excited him that deeply. Just like this drink... so sweet... Could it be because they're married now? Maybe this was how it was when those chains that were holding him back finally broke free. Too late, there was no way to put all of them on him now.

"Come, it's time to go," Ren said, hastily breaking this awkward silence and held out his hand to her. "There's this garden ahead that I want to show you."

After coming down the stairs, he went to the great black stallion who patiently waited for them. The horse 'neighed' the moment Ren smoothen the hairs on its back.

"This is Arod, my best friend," Ren started. "Arod... meet my wife, Kyoko."

Kyoko walked further towards the horse. "Hello, Arod... How are you?" Kyoko greeted. As if he understood, Arod 'hoofed' and moved his head just as she caressed him. She chuckled as the horse tickled the side of her face slightly.

"Hmm... it seems he likes you," Ren said, laughing. "Only you I think."

"'Only' you say?"

"Well, he isn't friendly like this to anyone else ever since," he said. "He doesn't let anyone ride him apart from me either. I guess this is his first time to meet such a lady, neh Arod?"

Amusingly, Arod 'hoofed' and even nodded in reply. Kyoko felt herself blush. Not stopping to tease her even more, Ren joked, "You think I made a perfect choice, Arod? You don't think I've clouded my eyes, do you?"

Arod 'hoofed' louder this time and stomped on the ground a bit. But he was clearly on Kyoko's side though, because he moved closer to her.

"See... He doesn't want you toying around anymore, neh, Arod?" said Kyoko. Arod slightly nodded and moved its head towards the side of her face. The sight just drew Ren in a smug. So his great stallion had pure talent attracting women too.

"You damn feminist."

Had enough, Ren helped Kyoko up on the horse. Arod never moved even one bit, much to his master's surprise, as even female guests who wanted to ride him before grew afraid of him. Those times, he always showed great reluctance towards them and moved away quickly once a feet landed on the step. But to Kyoko, Arod didn't. This was better, since his master had chosen the right woman to be with. The master felt very happy too. Now that Kyoko was well settled on Arod's back, swiftly, Ren followed and held the reins well.

To Kyoko, having Ren sit close to her like this made her feel safe. His tall figure warmed against the back of her skin. The slight caught of his breath as Ren moved the reins tingled down her spine.

"Let's go, Arod," commanded the cool voice.

Ren and Kyoko rode happily on the path across the side of the vineyard, down the road to the entry, and across the towering pine trees. "Mother did a great job. You're so beautiful," he growled teasingly on her ear, and planting a quick soft kiss on the side of her neck. Kyoko laughed happily, throwing back her head slightly on his chest so that her gorgeous hair fell on the other side just as the wind blew gently, exposing her blooming face and the pure white pillar of her neck. He wanted to stop his Arod, pull her closer to him and cover that smooth creamy throat with his kisses.

All about the French June afternoon was magnificent– the sky a cloudless bright blue, the sun a sharp piercing yellow. The air was cool, crisp and invigorating. Their own warm breath and the horse's heaving breaths made tiny clouds. A riverbank on a valley rolled gently, on and on. The Hizuri couple seemed entirely alone in the world, like Adam and Eve. Kyoko's eyes explored everywhere as they rode on. Château Miraval was such a large estate. The land stretched as far as she can see. All the pressures, worries, everything seemed to have gone away in this relaxing place.

As the June sun began to sink away, the occasional slight breeze carried to them the sensuous fragrance of the roses further ahead. Arod clattered on the road as they finally came to the elegant rose garden set near the river bank. The great black stallion stopped near a tree, and Ren went down first. His hands lingered on Kyoko's waist as he lifted her up, and she felt her skin tingling against her silk undergarments. Taking her hand firmly in his, Ren led her towards the garden. The lovely sight of the flowerbed caught Kyoko's breath.

It felt like Ren's legend about Queen Rosa became a reality right in front of her eyes. Right beside the river, roses in an array of reds, yellows, whites, pinks, even purples were in full bloom; dews sparkled on its soft petals. There were also marble statues of angels and little cherubims. Across the center of this wonderful garden, was a big stone fountain.

"Mother planned this garden for years," murmured Ren. "She loved roses, so is grandmother. It turned into a form of therapy for grandmother when she was sick. She would always spend time here during the day. Mother planted all these roses herself. It was one of those things that Grandpa indulged her from the time when she was still young, because she just loved roses so much. When she got married, father had let her spend some of her time growing these flowers. Like grandpa, he also had bushes brought in from all over the world."

"This is most charming... it's so beautiful," replied Kyoko gravely.

They walked over to the great fountain, which was flanked by enormous stone lions on the base. They stopped and observed a few birds who had playfully lingered on the flowerbed on the right side for a moment. They did not look at each other, but merely stood side by side. The floor beneath Kyoko's feet seemed to have disappeared. She was floating. Shyly, she glanced down at the hand covering hers. It was big, and square, and fair. It was magically warm, and she could feel the strength hidden deep within it. Her heart was pounding. Why did he always affect her this way?

Finally he spoke. "Why do you tremble when I touch you?"

So he noticed. True, they may be married now but he still rendered her more helpless as they were when they were still together as lovers. Even after three years with him, she still needed deeper understanding of these sort of affections, especially when it was Ren. It was all because she was just outrageously fair in Ren's eyes. To him, she was just the fairest of all. Everything about her just filled him completely, as Kyoko was the second half of his soul.

"You already know that I'm still not used to the attentions of a man, let alone that you're now my husband," she answered him breathlessly, her voice so low that he had to bend to hear her.

Ren smiled and chuckled softly as he looked down at his wife. He was still just as enchanted as when they were together. He felt something strange sweeping over him, possessing him, rushing him onward to something his inner voice kept screaming on.

"Don't worry, I promise not to bite my beloved wife, though God knows you're a tempting morsel."

Shyly, she raised her golden eyes to his deep blue-green ones, and for a moment Kyoko felt as if she were drowning. She realized he felt it too! Neither could tear their gaze away. They were suspended in time, their souls flowing back and forth between their bodies, twining into one perfect being.

"Come, let's walk a bit," said Ren, breaking another silence as they continued to walk.

"Christ! What is it you do to me?" screamed Ren's inner self. He couldn't show it, but deep inside he was clearly astounded by himself. "Keep your stare away like that darling before I shame us both outdoors."

It was another time of his life that how he wished Alexander would be here to offer them drinks. Right away. He wanted so much to gulp down two to three goblets of wine, one after another. It was something that should be concentrated on, to welcome the burning sensation to prevent himself from carrying this now blooming lady and do something unforgivable right under the sunlight. Alright if it will be back at the chateau, but not here of all places, where local workers would pass by every now and then. They walked a bit farther, in silence once more. Now this place was more secluded, since there were a lot of trellises around these flowers here. As they came to the end of the red roses surrounding a cherubim, Kyoko turned to go back to the fountain, but Ren touched her shoulder and she stopped, her face upturned. While holding her hand, Ren skillfully picked a beautiful red rose from the bush with the other hand.

"Mother's rose suits you best," he said softly as he placed the rose gently on top of her ear. "No one else..."

Drawing a few strands of her silky long black hair away, and caressing her cheek, he stared warmly into her golden eyes.

"This rose is for you. The most beautiful woman..."

His strong arms wrapped about her and pulled her close. A flame of fierce joy shot through her. Those words sank deep in every part of her body. She had known this would happen! Honestly, this was what she had wanted to happen!

"My rose..."

His dark head dipped, and Hizuri Kyoko's lips parted slightly like an opening rosebud as she received his warm kiss. This may not be her very first from him, but she knew all well just how the same this kiss was as the one he gave her before.

To her great surprise, his lips were still as soft as that tender first kiss she remembered. Until now, she hadn't expected that in a man. Even if he was already her husband. He was still just as loving. Then he was drawing her even closer, and the mouth on hers became demanding. Instinctively she answered that demand, freeing her arms and sliding them around his neck so that their bodies touched. For a brief moment she was floating. Then suddenly, kind of abruptly, he released her mouth. His eyes were dark with passion as hers. Looking down on her, he muttered huskily, "I knew it would be this way with you."

"Kuon..."

He mouth swooped down as he kissed her again, and Kyoko gave a small cry of joy as she yielded herself wholly to him. Both of them were attracted with one another that no words can expressed.

It was utter madness to no longer control himself, yet he loved her! So much, this man loved her wholeheartedly for who she was. And dear God! She loved him too. No need to hold back all this time, yet she could feel his powerful body restraining itself in its desire, and she loved him the more for it. This was the only man who had been waiting for so long. If he tried to take her now she would give herself gladly. She would definitely reward him with the best that only he could ever have, and she let him know that, right in this kiss.

God how she intoxicated him. So great how Ren felt that too. He will definitely wait for that. He had been patiently waiting to finally have Kyoko to him, and now that they're married, he would also wait for that too. Reluctantly he loosed her, his eyes were warm and caressing. Taking her hand, he said, "Come love, it's time. It's getting dark. Let us return home... We'll have our dinner there."

"Mmm, alright," came a sweet reply.

"Before I start to lose my head..." chuckled their inner voices.

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Safe in her room, Kyoko went to the master's spacious private bathroom, where a steaming tub of water was ready. While riding on her way back to the chateau with Ren, Valentine had prepared the tub for her just in time. Now, rose petals floated on the bubbles, scented candles lit up on the bath's corners, and steam that filled the air gave its sign that the water was just prepared a few minutes ago. The aromatic scent warmed Kyoko, relaxing her entire body.

Kyoko looked gratefully to the young maid. "Thank you so much, Valentine-san, you anticipated me."

"Knew you didn't have time before," replied the maid cheerfully, helping Kyoko undress. Valentine thought this woman looked just as beautiful as her late master, and she also had to admit that her mistress smelled better than anyone she knew– like flowers that had just bloomed in Spring. Valentine took the riding clothes from the lady and, brushing them, put them in the wardrobe. Kyoko took the rose from her ear and placed it near the sink. She then divested herself of her undergarments, pinned her long black hair up, went up the cold marble steps, and climbed into the tub.

The warm water felt good. Bubbles blew up in the air as she moved. Slowly, Kyoko rubbed the cake of scented soap between her hands, then washed her face. Hizuri Kyoko... Hizuri Kuon... Hizuri Kyoko... Mr. and Mrs. Kuon Hizuri... Her mind repeated their names like a litany. It felt like a dream come true. She was finally married now, the wife of the most famous, handsome man in the world, and still the undisputed no. 1 actor in Japan. He looked so handsome and tall in his riding clothes. She imagined the rippling muscles beneath the dark green vest. She suddenly wondered what it would feel like to be crushed against that broad chest, and to her shame the little nipples on her small but full breasts hardened, thrusting above the water.

What on earth was the matter with her? She never had thoughts like these before. She knew so little about what went on between men and women. The only thing that she was never a stranger of was a kiss. Right from this same man. Other times the kiss was soft, yet warm, at times reluctantly demanding. Even so, those kisses Ren gave her were all full of love, so passionate, and so honest.

Kyoko rubbed the scented soap with her hands again, and this time she lathered her arms, chest and slender legs with it. Another embarassing and unforgettable scene broke in her mind while doing so, because it was also the same with this action when Ren had accidentally entered the bathroom while she was bathing.

She could still remember, it was so fresh as if it just happened yesterday. That was during her violence mission three years ago, when she had found the rest of the truth behind her husband's real identity herself. She portrayed Setsuka Heel that time, the sexy and only younger sister of the ruthless Cain Heel, which was portrayed by Ren. He starred in that horror-action movie, Tragic Marker, a film where Ren was finally given the opportunity to let his old self break loose as a coldblooded murderer named Darell, who was known as B.J... Kyoko can still remember even the time... 10:30 in the evening... Even when that was done, she still convinced herself until now that the door was definitely locked. LOCKED.

[Because of the long, tough day at work in the studio, Kyoko decided to take a cool shower once she and Ren arrived at the hotel that evening... That time they came home late, since the director had planned to shot a lot of scenes with all the actors gathered on the set including Cain, to avoid clashing its schedule with the actors who were so busy, that it was hard to move the filming on certain days without them...

Ren, as Cain, had told Kyoko to take the bath first. So she went inside carrying with her fresh and warm, yet unbelievably sexy and tempting sleeping... er... black and red "lingeries", towel and her Setsu makeup kit containing her comb and wig. She bolted the door locked, undressed and took a shower. Because the locked door convinced her for a second time that it was now okay, it didn't matter now if the curtain shower will be left entirely open. She will just wipe the floor dry afterwards anyway. No worries.

A few moments later, Ren's voice called out behind the door. But yes, with all the noise of water from the shower she clearly didn't hear him. But there were faint voices like, "Setsu, Setsu." and "You... behind."

What she didn't realized was that Ren was holding her pants behind the door. "Setsu. Setsu," Ren inside Cain said while knocking the door. Ren thought she really didn't leave anything behind huh. "You left your pants behind."

But then she didn't hear him. He knocked on the door a bit louder and called her out a bit louder again. "Setsu, Setsu."

Geez... This made him impatient. How can't she hear him this loud? Furrowing his brows, he now turned the doorknob right away. Ah, it opened. It was okay since the curtains were closed shut anyway. He can just leave the pants on that basket and leave. No worries.

Kyoko had just finished lathering her legs with a soap and went under the shower again, now began washing her hair away when all of a sudden she heard a loud click and a door that had swung open quickly.

"Setsu, you forgot your–!"

In that position, with her hands still up behind her hair while a shower continued to pour down upon her, Kyoko held her breath. She was looking straight at Ren standing inside the bathroom. He was holding her leather pants with his hand, while the other was still holding the door. Both of them never said anything, they were so speechless to even utter a single word.

Damn she forgot the pants! How could she? Plus. He saw her completely naked! He saw her, with the shower curtain that looked convincing she had never drawn that shut at all. She was completely naked! Right under the shower! With an open curtain! On top of that, since she stopped midway while washing her hair when he opened that door, so now he also saw her two breasts! Oh God not just those breasts! How she hoped it was just her face instead!

She couldn't show her Kyoko self just yet and scream her heart out. Right away, just as Ren did back when she barged inside just like that too– except for the curtain though– she just smiled calmly and turned the shower knob to a stop. Looking back at him in full Setsu mode, she then spoke.

"So... want to join me... big brother?" she said, wishing she can take those words back though. Shit. She could say better, but why inviting him?

Instead, Ren smiled back calmly. "I'll go when you're done," he answered. He then placed her pants on the basket, right where the towel and her other essentials were. "Setsu, you forgot this pants and left it behind on the bed."

He then walked away. "Always remember to make sure the door is double-locked." Again, while holding the door he faced her and smiled that warmly back at her.

"Don't forget to shut the curtain so as not to wet the floor next time," he added. "I don't want you to slip."

And the door was closed shut.]

Blushing completely full on the face, clearly not due to the steam that continued to fill the bathroom, Kyoko sank herself down on the bubbled water. So horrible! Oh God that was the most embarassing thing that happened in her life! She had locked that door, she saw the knob was completely turned to a lock mode so there was no way in hell that could be opened that easily. Yet the answer to the shocking questions came right after that incident.

Two hotel keepers who later came by the following morning that time bowed down in front of them on the doorstep. They explained to Ren and Kyoko that there was something wrong with the doorknob. Due to its age and constant renovation, the lock on the knob was now loose. So one should double checked it and see if the door was really locked, by turning the knob again once it has been shut close.

No use dwelling on that matter now, even if it was clear to her that she really locked it completely. Now Ren was the only person to witness her in complete wet and naked glory basked under the shower. Most of all, there wasn't a curtain to cover her. Now that she was married to him, there'll be even more of that. Probably...

Kyoko drew another breath and sank again on the water. This just didn't help calm the color on her face right now. Looking up, she fixed her hair back away and, with another splash washed her arms and legs. She finished washing her entire body, got up from the tub and dried herself off with a linen towel. She had barely finished wrapping herself in a silken chamber robe when a knock sounded on the door. Valentine had called back, this time she said Alexander came in with her dress. Kyoko got out from the bathroom.

"Thank you Alexander-san," said Kyoko as the butler bowed down and closed the bedroom door to a shut. Kyoko looked on the bed to see that her new yellow dress, a gift from Dior, lay smooth and free from creases on the sheets. On the carpeted floor lay the matching heels. It seemed to her that Ren will change on the other side of the room. Kyoko didn't know why that was so, as he can change just right here.

Kyoko took a glance at a golden clock on the wall. It was now eight o'clock sharp. She then started to change. Kyoko put on the yellow dress. Careful not to wrinkle it, she then sat behind the dresser and began her light makeup in front of the mirror, with Valentine helping her every now and then. Luckily, the young maid had a hidden talent that Kyoko had just discovered. Valentine was also a very skillful hairstylist. She quickly blow dried her lady's hair, took her master's hairstyling iron and used it to turn Kyoko's hair into gorgeous soft waves. While doing her, the women talked once in a while.

"Yes, when she stayed here for vacation, I did master Juliella's hair," Valentine said as she settled Kyoko's hair down her shoulder with the tip of the thin comb, her eyes fixed intently on the reflection. "Sometimes on special occassions, I styled her hair. Master loves simple styles. Not those tight coils whatsoever... She preferred elegance in simplicity, even her clothes. She was just so lovely, she doesn't need so much make-up on her."

Valentine handed a pair of matching golden earrings to Kyoko. The diamonds sparkled on her ears at the right time. She don't need to wear a necklace, as the black off shoulder lace on her dress drew attention too. She only needed to wear the thin bracelet that matched the earrings.

"Ah- I almost forgot!" exclaimed Valentine. She hurried to the bathroom and went back with the red rose. She then placed it on top of Kyoko's ear. "Hehe... I saw this a while ago, and I thought it would be better if you'll wear this on tonight."

"Thank you Valentine-san..."

"There. Kyoko-san, you're so lovely!" said Valentine, clapping her hands while looking at her lady's reflection on the mirror when she stood up.

"It's slightly cold outside at night," added the maid as she scurried again towards the wardrobe. She came back with a silk golden shawl and wrapped them around Kyoko's shoulder. "That's it! Master's shawl still looks great on you!"

"Really Valentine-san?" chuckled Kyoko.

"Trust me Kyoko-san, I know. Don't think of any other things and just enjoy tonight with master Kuon-san," replied Valentine with a smile. "Rayford-san prepared you such a delicious dinner. Let's go. I'm sure master couldn't wait to see how you look tonight!"

Kyoko then went out the door and walked on the hallway. Waiting for him downstairs was Ren. He looked up and smiled as he watched his lovely wife moved down the flight of steps to the main hall of the chateau.

"You look so beautiful..." came the cool, loving voice.

"Thank you. You look great too," replied Kyoko with a smile as she looked up at Ren, still looking so handsome in the clothes Dior gave him. He offered his hand, and taking it, the two walked together towards the balcony.

Alexander bowed as the two arrived outside. Everything this evening felt so romantic. The full moon glowed in a wonderful white across the dark night sky, and now on the canopy of flowers were mini lights. Tea lights also gleamed brightly around the centerpiece of red roses freshly picked from the garden. Ren then moved the chair out politely for Kyoko to sit, then sat across from her. Just that moment, orchestral music began to fill the air.

Surprised, Kyoko looked to the side to see the local workers, now dressed in their black formal attire, playing their instruments so skillfully while looking at the music sheet in front of them; one group played the violin, the next beside them played the viola, and another played the cello. Another group on the other side also played the flute. Kyoko hadn't known that behind the working clothes that these people inside Chateau Miraval wore, they were actually so talented; Rayford, Valentine, and all these vineyard workers. When in their working clothes they looked kinda dirty dealing with those grapes the entire day, now they all looked so handsome and beautiful in suits and dresses. The piece that the entire group played was soothing and relaxing, Kyoko felt like she was inside a first class restaurant.

Indeed, the service was also first class. Alexander skillfully opened the champagne bottle and without spilling even a single drop, poured the wine on each of the two glasses. Rayford came with their courses of the night. He was just the best serving them freshly grilled, smoked barbequed brisket glazed with cola barbeque sauce. For sides, he served grilled bacon wrapped asparagus, and french style potato salad.

"Rayford-san."

"Yes, Kuon-san?" said Rayford as he stopped the cart and glanced back at the two.

"This was just great," Ren replied. A brief soft laughter made Ren looked back in front of him. Standing a few meters behind Kyoko were Valentine and Alexander. The maid was covering her soft chuckles as she watched the teary eyed chibi Kyoko dreamily chewing the slice of barbeque brisket. The sight of his wife just made Ren remembered the time when both of them ate their dinner at a diner, when he ordered hamburger with an egg on top for Kyoko. She looked just as happy as she was eating right now.

"Mmmmm! So good! Rayford-san, you're the best ever!"

The only thing left was a river of tears on this cute chibi face. Kyoko looked up to see the same kind of genuine and warm expression he showed her that time; He was also smiling at her right now while watching her eat.

"It is... indeed," he said, his hand rested on his cheek.

The dessert course afterwards were deep dish cherry pie and grilled summer fruits with nutella on skewers. All the fruits on the menu were freshly picked right from the chateau's garden, and Rayford did the rest of his magic. Everything tasted just so good and right, Ren and Kyoko loved them.

Right after they had eaten their dessert, another piece was played. Ren stood up and went to Kyoko.

"Shall I have this dance with my wife?" asked Ren as he offered his hand. Taking it gladly, Kyoko nodded and smiled back at him. "Yes, sure."

Both of them stopped in the middle of the courtyard, and just right on time with the piece's verse playing in the background, the couple started to waltz slowly. As they moved under the bright moonlight, Kyoko could feel the slight draw of breath as Ren held her closer. The warm sensation when their bodies touched sent shivers on her entire body. She could feel her heart started pounding again. Just then, Ren started to sing softly on her ear together with the music.

"I'll take care of you...

Don't be sad, don't be blue...

I'll never break your heart in two, I'll take care of you..."

Kyoko's eyes grew wide in surprise as they waltzed while Ren sang softly. She didn't see nor heard him sing before, even when they were children. It was only this moment that finally, the man she loved so much showed her another secret that only she could ever keep. His cool deep voice warmed her insides when he sang, she didn't want to move her head further. She wanted to listen to him this close. This was more than enough to make her smile.

"I want you to know, that I love you so...

I'm proud to tell the world, your mine..."

These words that he sang this way felt like he was talking to her. Definitely, his actions all spoke how much he loved her more than anything. There was no one else that Ren loved apart from Kyoko, she knew that very well. They may be five years apart, but Ren showed to the world how happy he was that she was his...

Ren drew her closer to him, now holding her waist in a hug as Kyoko wrapped her arms around him. They waltzed further on the courtyard as the group continued to play the wonderful music. Ren then continued to sing softly on her ear.

"I've said it before, I'll say it once more...

You'll be in my heart, 'til the end of time..."

"I'll take care of you...

Don't be sad, don't be blue...

Just count on me your whole life through...

'Coz I'll... take care of you..."

How so... These were all true... He was just singing... Yet he didn't need to say these to her, for she felt warmth on those words.

"I want you to know, that I love you so...

I'm proud to tell the world, you're mine...

I've said it before, I'll say it once more...

You'll be in my heart, 'til the end of time..."

She didn't know why, but the more Ren kept singing these beautiful words, the more tears fell on her eyes. Kyoko smiled and hugged Ren close. Ren had acted on them until now. He never stopped caring about her. He was there when she needed him. Compared to Sho, Ren never made her cry just even a bit. When she was sad, he was there to comfort her. He kept whispering sweet words and showed her just how grateful he was to have someone so precious as her. She felt so loved by this man she looked up to with great respect. Now she felt so happy and so lucky, to stay in his arms forever. She finally realized that this, was the most beautiful song she had ever heard. She decided that this would be her lifetime favorite song.

"I'll take care of you...

Don't be sad, don't be blue...

Just count on me your whole life through...

'Coz I'll... take care... of... you..."

As the final part of the piece drew to a close, Kyoko looked up at Ren. They lingered in their stare for a moment, each drowning themselves on the sea of passion on their eyes. It was never known how that happened, but both of them whispered at the same time.

"I love you... so much..."

Ren moved and gave Kyoko his most passionate kiss, just as she too moved up and offered him her warmest kiss. Locked in their tight embrace, the two never stopped kissing. It was only until they had parted that Kyoko finally allowed Ren to bent low and picked his beloved wife up in his arms.

Nodding silently at Alexander, Valentine and Rayford as a signal that it was now time to fix for the night, Ren walked quitely inside and up the steps to their bedchamber.

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Ren walked slowly to the door of the room and, shutting it, slowly slammed the bolt home. Turning back, he looked at Kyoko. A few moments ago, Ren entered the room quietely and placed her down before going to the door. Now, he was looking at his wife who had remained as silent and still as a hiding cat. She had waited for him patiently to ensure the door was double locked, as she was afraid the same embarassing bathroom incident might happen again. Not of all these times. Not tonight.

Staring warmly into her eyes as he walked closer to her, he spoke in the mid-darkness. His voice was never demanding, never in a hurry, but warm, honest and loving. The spark in his Emperor gaze gradually took her breath away, plus this made her not move at all. "I do mean to take you..."

Her brown eyes were enormous, now golden against her white face. "I... I know," she answered softly that was barely a whisper. Fully aware that her man knew all well about women better than anyone else, Kyoko spoke of clear honesty from her heart. She never felt angry, nor jealous, nor anything at all. She just stared lovingly back at her husband. "You'll... have to tell me what to do... I never know anything and no one has ever told me what is required– I mean who should? I am very ignorant of everything regarding this. Honestly, I didn't have time to inform myself of such things," she finished helplessly.

A warm, genuine smile lit his features, and he was suddenly her Kuon again. He walked further towards her. Looking down, he tucked his fingers under her chin and moved her face up. His other hand held her back and slowly he held her tight. "I promise... I will love you kindly tonight. I don't want to hurt you..."

Staring back at those handsome blue-green eyes– the deep color of the seas, she moved her hands up and caressed his features. His fair skin was just as soft, and slightly cold on the cheeks due to the breeze that blew him when he carried her all the way towards this room. "I trust you... I'm yours... all yours..." was all she could ever whisper. He pulled her into his arms. "Kyoko!" His voice was husky, warm and with emotion. His hands reached up to tangle themselves in her soft hair. She closed her eyes and her breath caught her throat as she finally recieved Ren's kiss.

His lips were still as soft as when they kissed back at the rose garden. His hand travelled to pick the rose from her ear and, not breaking away from his kisses placed it gently on the oak table to their side. He invaded further, and in a breath they held each other tight. "Sweet, sweet Kyoko," he whispered, and then his mouth took full and complete possession of hers. Ren kissed her passionately, deeply, the kiss vibrating through her. Thrill after thrill rippled through her as his lips gently persuaded hers to open, allowing his silken tongue to rove unchecked, to meet and subdue hers. "Kyoko, sweet, sweet Kyoko," he murmured against the softness of her neck, her final defense weakening. Gasping hotly, she shivered deliciously. The warm, tingling and wonderful sensation quickly rendered her helpless in his strong arms. He swooped back up, and their lips met again in another hot, deep kiss. They drew breath again together as deeper and longer they kissed. Her demand was strong in a loving soft moan, Ren answered that and parting her lips further entered her mouth deeper and played her tongue. Kyoko gave a sexy, satisfying moan in their kiss for the very first time. It sounded completely different, unlike the ones she did on those commercials with him. It was the most beautiful thing Ren heard coming from his only woman he loved so much. His two fingers swiftly undid the little pearl button at the top of her dress on her back and slowly unzipped it. Her back was so velvety smooth and warm to the touch against his hands. In another swift movement, one hand held her slender waist, his other hand unclasped her bra and sought one firm and perfect breast, cupping it, fondling it, his eager mouth seeking the tightly closed flower of her nipple. The warm mouth closed over its quivering prisoner, his tongue expertly encircling it again and again and sucking it until she thought she could stand no more. Ren felt it so. In response, he lifted his swooning treasure up and settling her on his waist pinned her against the post of the bed. There, he resumed delightful loveplay concentrating this time on her other breast. Her body was now helpless to the passion he was igniting in her, yet she still found her voice.

"Kuon," she cried out softly, this time twining her slender fingers in his hair, inviting him more of the sweet caress of his mouth. Slowly, he raised his head from the warm bounty of her breasts. Both of their eyes were glazed and so heavy with passion. Sighing deeply and staring into his eyes as they drew apart from their hot kiss in just an inch away, Kyoko moved her shoulders while his hands completely undressed her. He drew the dress from her and let it slip to the floor.

Just the sight of seeing her own naked self made her even more embarassed and so shy in front of him. It seemed Ren understood that entirely. Drawing such a feeling inside of her away, he then took her hands and placed them on his chest.

"Come, sweetheart," Ren said in a soft, kindly voice and kissed her again. He broke apart, then he added, "I'll let you undo it..."

The loving kiss permitted her to undress her man. Thoughtfully, without haste and with trembling fingers, she removed his clothes. In a sweeping movement, Ren pulled the covers back and, scooping her up, placed her on the bed. He then approaced the bed towards her. His tall figure towered over her a good few inches, that he made her feel even more petite, as she certainly was not that so small. Even if it was mid-dark, the only bright light came from the beam of full moon across the night sky outside the open balcony. Kyoko's eyes could make out the ripples of his fair muscled chest, tempting her to move her hands on them. They certainly were well chiselled, and she remembered those cool equipments that she saw on the lower floor of his apartment– she had taken a good look on them before, back when he got sick and she had been looking for a medicine kit.

As for Ren, the lovely sight beneath him attracted him so much. He admired the young virgin's perfection. His beloved Kyoko was so exquisite, with her small, pink-tipped breasts, her slim, long legs ending in slender, high-arched feet. How proud he was that she comes to him unblemished, and free of pock marks, to him. In the moonlight now moving slowly towards them, her beautiful body glowed like mother-of-pearl. He had the weapon to force her, but somehow he couldn't bring himself to use it just yet. He wanted to win her fairly, for the victory would be so much sweeter. "And I love her so damn much!" he thought exultantly.

This was Kyoko's very first time to have seen a naked man in front of her eyes. It didn't matter right now if she had at least seen a good bare feet of Sho in his robe coming out from the bathroom a couple of times when she stayed at the inn. This was completely different. Her eyes slowly travelled the length of Ren, lingering a moment on his sex, then blushingly moving upward.

The Emperor grinned mischievously at her. "I trust I meet your complete approval, sweetheart," he teased, drawing a few strands of her bangs away from her forehead.

For the briefest moment reason returned, and she began to hide her own naked body, covering herself with her arms. Instead, Ren took her hands away and held them tight with his own.

"Don't be, Kyoko," he said. "Starting from today, we can't avoid looking at each other's bodies now that we're together..." He then smiled warmly at her, caressing her face with his hand. "There's nothing to be afraid of, Kyoko..."

Her face was very serious. "I... I don't understand how it works."

"Let me worry about that," he answered. Taking her into his arms, he rolled her beneath him. "Ah, Kyoko! Sweet Kyoko!"

"How I have dared much for you my love," said a voice on the back of his mind. His mouth found hers again, but this time it was different. His lips teased, playing lightly across her mouth, her fluttering eyelids, her forehead, cheeks, chin, and lastly the tip of her nose.

The shock of his sweet assault left her slightly breathless, and she was certainly not ready for the warm hand that gently cupped her breast. She gasped.

Then, "Ah, Kuon, I... I am sorry I am so small," she apologized shyly, unable to meet his warm genuine gaze.

"You are perfection, Kyoko. See how sweet your breast is in my hand? It is like a little white dove."

He bent his blonde head and kissed the pink peak, pleased that it hardened almost immediately beneath his lips.

"Kiss me again, Kuon." came a simple loving request, yet this was also the first time she had ever made such a request from him. "Please, now!"

Had she been anyone else he would have made a ribald jest. Damn she was so intense. So urgent. Instead he bent, kissed the lips she offered. It was a deep, sweet kiss, and they were both loath not to stop. Kyoko gave an audible sigh when they break apart in a gasp, as Ren travelled further down her neck. Gently, he pressed her back among the pillows, lightly straddling her. His warm mouth now pressed kisses all across her trembling breasts, taking pleasure in her rapid rise to passion. Her beautiful, silky hair billowed shining and dark black across the white linen pillows. Head thrown back to reveal the slender column of her throat, she tempted the warm lips to leave a string of burning hot kisses down the quivering flesh.

His big hands slipped over her torso, enjoying the silken skin. Suddenly Kyoko was afire, and she moaned helplessly, frightened. Her body felt liquid. She was languid, yet filled with a great strength at the same time. His voice murmured soft and reassuring words of love.

Still she gasped softly, surprised as his fingers gently explored her, probing tenderly, forcing the tension from her body. Then she became aware of a new touch, that of his manhood, hard against her soft leg. Gently his knee nudged her thighs apart. The pulsing root of him touched the tip of her womanhood, and in a sweet haze of fear and desire she heard him say, "It will hurt you once Kyoko. After that there will never be pain again, my love."

"Yes! Yes! Oh, please, yes!" she panted, not even knowing what it was that she sought, but desperately wanting it. A deep, burning pain quickly receded, leaving her filled with a wonderful, throbbing warmth. His deep blue-green eyes met her golden ones, and passion mirrored passion as he loved her. For a moment they hung suspended in time and then she cried out her pleasure as his hardness broke, filling her with his creamy juices.

After a few breathless minutes, he rolled away and cradled her in his arms. He stroked her hair, marvelling at its soft density. When he spoke again, his velvety voice held the faintest hint of tremor. "Thank you, Kyoko, my little love. Thank you for the most precious gift a man can receive from his woman."

She moved so she could see his handsome face, her new womanhood making her brave. Somehow an honest voice on the back of her mind spoke. "This may sound so corny but who cares. I just wanted him to know what's deep in my heart. That's all. I want to tell him now."

"I have waited all my life for you, Kuon. Really... You know that I'm alone back then right? When I met you that day on the river, I was really happy. Now you're my husband."

He sighed and chuckled softly. "It's never a dream Kyoko... I am grateful to have you in my life, that's all I ever need. Nothing more."

She moved to hold him close and rested her head on his chest. Like her, his skin also felt a bit hot and warm. She could hear and feel his heart thumping against her skin. He held her closer to him and caresses the back of her shoulder. Kyoko had never been this safe all her life. She can stay in his arms like this forever.

"I feel so safe... when you hold me like this..." Her golden eyes were shining with happiness when she looked at him. "Kuon I love you! I love you so much!"

"God, sweetheart, I love you more!" He kissed her hard. "I love you too, my darling, I love you!"

Their bodies melted together once more. Kyoko was completely overwhelmed by these new and delicious stormy sensations sweeping over her. Her body responded lovingly to his every touch, eagerly seeking each new thrill.

He lay on his back and, lifting her swiftly, lay her atop him. Her blushes delighted him. How beautiful she looked right now when she got shy like this. If this had been a film she wouldn't be this so different. But this is the real Kyoko. The woman he love to pieces. Shyly, she hid her face in his shoulder. He chuckled. "No, sweetheart, now you must love me. Your turn."

"But Kuon, I don't know how," she honestly protested.

"Touch me, Kyko. It's the best start."

She sat up, her legs on either side of his torso. She couldn't quite meet his gaze yet. Shyly she touched his chest with a trembling hand. His skin was smooth and warm now. Her hand moved to his shoulder, then down his well-muscled arm. In a sudden bold move she leaned forward and brushed his cheek with her breast. Ren softly caught his breath and waited for her next move. Slowly she rubbed his face and then a hard little nipple was against his lips. It was now Kyoko's turn to gasp hotly as she found the taught little peak in the warmness of his mouth. His tongue and teeth teased it, sending darts of fire through her. She wriggled, eyes half closed.

His arms came up around her, and she once more found herself on her back. He caught her hand and drew it down to his manhood. Unbidden she caressed him with devastating effect. He groaned into the dark and tangled night of her hair. The clean, heathery smell of her rosy soap, the warm woman scent of her body maddened him. Again he slid his great sword deeply into her sweet sheath.

Sighing, she took as much of him to herself as she could. First her hands felt his mucled chest, but the wonderful sensation drove her to a sea of ecstacy with him and she can't take it to just touch him, her arms held him as tightly as his held her. Now her body was so close against his.

"Put your legs about me, love. I cannot have enough of you." His voice was strange, fierce and husky. Obeying, she cried out softly as she felt him drive deeper and deeper into her soft body. The world about her exploded into a whirlpool of pleasure upon pleasure. It could get no better, and yet it did– with each smooth thrust.

"Kuon! Kuon!" she finally sobbed, seemingly unable to bear any more. He was experienced enough to control their spiraling rise, but he could not stop loving her. "Just a little more Kyoko. Ah, God! You're so sweet! I don't want to stop!" he muttered thickly on her ear. "No! No! Don't stop! Please, no!"she whispered back frantically. She did not want to leave this marvelous world. Deeper! Deeper! More! More! They were lost in each other. As they climaxed together she gave a long wail, half in joy, half in sorrow.

Gathering her to him, he crooned low, "Ah, Kyoko... Sweet Kyoko! You are perfection, my little love, pure perfection! I love you so, sweetheart."

Her golden eyes were heavy with exhaustion, but they shone with a lot of love. "I love you too, Kuon!" He took her slender hand and played the fingers with his own. Kyoko can see his golden wedding ring gleamed under the moonlight that had swept across the room.

"Tell me, sweetheart... how many children do you want to have?"

"Heh?"

"What... four? Five... Eight, maybe?"

Just that bolted Kyoko up. She didn't know how it did, but she felt all the energy had gone back to her right away.

"Eight?"

For a moment they stared in silence, then Kyoko took no second thought of taking the pillow out from behind Ren and covered his laughing, teasing face. She had always wanted to hit her man, at least, teasingly. For the first time of her life she finally did. It felt good. "I was only joking, love!" cried his faint voice behind the large pillow. He took it away and put it back behind his head.

"I... one is enough... I only want one," came her honest, still shy reply. Their eyes met again. "It must be a wonderful feeling to finally become a father of our child very soon," he said. Tenderly, he stroked her cheek. "And you'll be his mother. I coudn't be even prouder than that."

Her eyes were shining with happiness. "You do? Kuon..."

"I love you, Kyoko," he whispered fiercely, gazing back at her with his eyes sparked full of love.

"I love you too, Kuon," she answered passionately.

Their lips met in a deep, loving kiss. Oh God, how he wanted to take her then and there, but getting a mighty hold of himself, he held back. She was not to be used that quickly. Her surrender would be so much better for the waiting.

She laid on the pillows, staring back at him shyly, half afraid and confused, almost as though she were a virgin once more. His expression looked different now. The spark on his eyes were full of passion mirrored to hers. It didn't looked mischievous, yet it was so full of love, so honest and dark at the same time. The New Emperor of the Night moved downward upon the bed and grasping her right foot began kissing it–the top, each toe, the arch and the heel. His lips moved oh so slowly to her ankle, and up her leg to the shapely calf, her dimpled knee, her long silken thigh. Moving downward again, he performed his tender ministrations on her left foot and leg.

Returning to her lips, he nibbled at them brieftly, leaving her gasping before finding again the sensual warmth of her now fuller breasts. Once more he sucked eagerly on the ripe fruit, tempting them to tiny aching peaks, making them tingle with anticipation. Her beautiful body was a very precious treasure, an unexplored land only he could ever own in his lifetime and he didn't want to ever miss a single inch of it. His gorgeous wife...

How firm her waist was. He kissed and nuzzled the curves of it, feeling the warm smoothness of her skin against his cheeks. His hands held her firmly about the round, hourglass hips as his lips slipped across the silken flesh of her belly. His tongue probed teasingly into her little navel, then slid lower, seeking the very core of her. Tenderly with one hand he raised her leg and kissed her inner thigh first, sending sparks in every vein of her body. Slowly he settled her leg on his shoulder, and gently he parted the lips of her vulva. It was already half open, the coral-red flower of her womanhood so wet and pouting with desire. Bending his head he kissed it, tasting the sweet-salt taste of her. Head thrown back, she gasped her shock, her fingers twined tightly in his blond hair, and her body arched so sexily to meet his mouth.

Smiling his pleasure, he lifted his head up and said quitely, "Not yet, sweetheart. It's much too soon yet."

"Please, Kuon," she pleaded in her soft, loving voice, her honesty filled those passionate eyes. She hated to admit it to him, but her excitement right now was so great that she thought she would die if it weren't satisfied.

"Not yet, Kyoko love," he repeated. Smiling at her lovingly he said, "As your beloved husband, I will now teach you to enjoy the anticipation, to prolong the pleasures." He turned her over gently and she felt him kissing and licking her back, her shoulders, her buttocks, her legs. Slowly, rhythmically, his knowing lips and tongue sucked and stroked her velvety smooth skin, increasing her fever. Her arms lay above her head and she clawed at the sheets, digging fiercely into the mattress. Slowly he rolled her onto her back and kissed her until she couldn't breathe. It was so deep, so hot, so demanding. Her soft moan of plea was answered right away, parting her lips to welcome his invading tongue again, all while she grinded sexily against his body. They broke in gasps, his lips trailing hot kisses on every part of her. Then gently he raised her legs and, drawing them over his shoulders, buried his face between them. Panting, Kyoko's hands found the softness of his hair, twining her fingers on them and gently arched her body longingly. So wonderful how his tongue found her honey, and he used her deeply and lovingly until she came, his mouth forcing her climax. "Let me have the precious gift of you!" his inner voice screamed. "Give it again tonight!" As if she heard his silent plea, she cried her deep desire huskily. "Oh, Kuon, yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Sending shivers down her spine as he gently played her ear, he replied back in the same heat of his voice. "You'll have it in good time, love. In fact... I'll give it to you now." He kissed her fluttering eyelids and spread her wide. "All of it sweetheart." He drove deeply, enjoying her gasp, the incredulous and loving look on her face when she closed her eyes and tilted her head back on the pillow.

He was huge and he filled her to overflowing, pushing upward to touch at her very womb as he moved his great shaft skillfully, drawing it nearly all the way out, and thrusting it home again. For a moment, Kyoko thought she would be torn asunder, but her body stretched to receive him more and more, almost devouring him completely in her desperate hunger. She slipped her hands on his back and he caught her arms and pinioned them softly above her head. She kissed deeply into his shoulder, muffling her soft cries that were about to burst loud, and licked furiously on his skin at the sudden sensation that was now rendering her to another whirlpool of pleasure, driving her to moan so sexily, clearly begging him for more. The pleasure of his deep, loving thrusts mingled about and within her. The first time she had known great love from him was a while ago, and it was so smooth and deep, but never had she known such passion as this. This was another first time her man gave her another kind of love tonight. So wonderful. It consumed her, leaving no room for anything else.

Two loves from him, both felt completely different. And just how she enjoyed them down to one last bit. "Take it! I'm all yours, Kuon!"

Onward he drove her, and she reached peak after peak, believing each time that it was not possible to go any further, yet cresting higher and higher. Behind her closed eyelids, the world exploded into a rainbow of shattered glass. She felt the contractions of her orgasm so great that she believed air was about to overtake from her. Over and over and over again her body shuddered with the force of her deep passion.

He had joined her in ecstasy, climax for climax, then slowly he regained his senses and managed to hold her body. For a moment he could but stare at her. She was slightly white and just like him she too was panting, still catching her breath. Beads of his sweat dripped and trickled down on her wet, fair skin. Sitting up, he moved and strove to warm her. No woman on earth had ever driven him as far as she had done. No woman had ever satisfied him entirely as much as she, and no woman had ever given of herself as fully as she. No one from his past. She was the only one. Wiping trails of her sweat he looked down at her. She was still breathing heavily on his chest, holding him close. "Kuon..." came her soft voice. He planted a sweet kiss on her forehead. Yes, he love her so much. The only woman who captured him completely. His only woman... The most beautiful woman in the world... His beloved goddess... His only princess... His beloved wife... His Kyoko...

She stirred in his arms, and slowly her beautiful golden eyes fluttered open once again. She looked up and with her hands she searched his face fearfully for a sign of reassurance. He gently smoothed her tangled curtain of black hair from her forehead and said simply, "There's nothing else to say more, Kyoko... You already know..."

"Mmm... Yes, you don't need to say it... I know..." She moved her hand and caressed the muscles on his arm, letting him cuddled her closer to him. "Neh, Kuon..."

"Hm?"

"I don't want to get off from you. I feel so safe," she said. "I could stay like this forever." She heard a soft chuckle and loving kisses playing softly on her forehead again. For Ren he too could stay like this in his lifetime. He may have went further on the bed with his girlfriends in the past, but this was the first real love he had felt ever since he met her. His father had seen inside her, a rightful woman to marry. The best of all. No wonder Kuu was able to see through his son's desire, when he gave Julie's engagement ring to him back then. He already knew that it was Kyoko whom he had chosen. His mother knew all well too, and he was so thankful for his mother to have met his woman during those days when she was still alive. This wonderful and beautiful woman who lay by his side right now had given him more than any other person. It was perhaps not so surprising, then, that he had fallen in love with her with an innocence extraordinary in a worldly man.

He wrapped an arm about her and she nestled closer, smoothing the fairness of his muscled chest, her thoughts beginning to reassemble. Kuon was amazing, honestly. Her beloved husband had given her so much joy, and she admitted to herself that she had never known such passion as this in her whole life. Both of them gave their all, completely, body and soul. It was frightening, yet it was magnificent. Their bodies seemed to have been created expressly for one another. Smiling, she looked up to her man. For a moment she lingered her stare.

Ren's breathing had become quite regular. How very handsome he was in his sleep, very much the Angel of the Night of the nickname she immediately thought of once sleep took the New Emperor of the Night look from his face. This tempted her to touch and caressed his features. Like a curious little child, her slender fingers lovingly smoothed a trickle of sweat on his forehead. Her hands reached up further to tangle themselves in just a few of his smooth blond hair. Then she went down to the perfectly well arched eyebrows, she realized how actually well gathered the hair was now that she was this close to him. His eyelashes as she moved her finger were thick and long, slightly curled back at the ends. Then her fingers travelled on his long and narrow bridge of his nose, to his cheek, and just like how he did once with her lips back then her fingers touched his lips. She planted a soft loving kiss on it, and finally her fingers stopped on his chin. Staring at him again, there was an almost vulnerable look, though he was indeed a strong personality. She let her eyes wander from his handsome face to his wide shoulders and broad chest, down to his narrow waist and slim hips. His legs were long and shapely. His feet were slender, high-arched, the nails neatly pared. Her golden eyes wandered upward again to his sex, limp now and settled cozily in its nest of soft blond hair. It looked so sweet and harmless now, yet a short while ago for three times it had been a great, blue-veined beast driving her to seas of pleasures she hadn't known existed. She wanted to reach out and touch him.

"I see that for a second time, it all still meets with your approval, sweetheart."

She startled and color flooded entirely on her face. She gasped. He knew she was examining her!

He chuckled, then opened his deep sea-colored eyes and, reaching up, pulled her down into his arms. "So, you were taking a full inventory of me, darling. Does it meet with your approval?" Kissing her ear, he ran his tongue teasingly around it, then thrust it in and tickled her. She squirmed, shivering deliciously. "Stop it, Kuon! Yes! Yes! Your assets definitely do meet with my approval."

He cupped a breast in his hand, rubbing the nipple. "There are still two countries left for us to visit, so there's still a lot of time for us to spend time together far away. I want to take you somewhere and spend all my time making love to you."

"Yes!" she replied, slightly surprised at herself.

He chuckled again. How proud he was to have such a woman for a wife. "How flattering you are darling, and how honest... I know that final place we'll go. They are something different because they are located on small islands close to Punta Cana. All of them were owned by mother under the Lacroix Family Group. We'll go to one of the two small islands, Isla Saona. It's a wonderful and elegant beach."

"You've gone there before?"

"When I was young, before I met you darling," he said softly. "My parents took me there. It is one of my own special places when I wish to just break free from pressures of media, just to escape the trials of being who I am. I thought we should go there. You'll really love it, sweetheart." He took her face in one hand and kissed her tenderly. It was only until now, at the start of their married life that they finally expressed their innermost feelings to one another. "God, you've got the sweetest mouth!"

She felt herself growing languid again and she leaned back. Sighing happily, her golden eyes warm, she said, "God, Kuon... What is it you do to me, with just one kiss?"

"What do you to do me, Kyoko, that I feel so satisfied?"

Quickly they were in each other's arms again, their mouths and tongues and hands devouring each other. Bodies entwined, they kissed until their mouths were bruised and both were breathless. Already aroused, his manhood beat against her thigh. Reaching down, she caressed him with teasing fingers, reaching out to cup the soft pouch beneath his shaft, running a sure finger firmly beneath it, hearing his gasp of surprised pleasure on her curtain of hair.

There was no excruciating waiting this time. She parted her thighs easily and he slid into her warmth. Confident now, she tightened her vaginal muscles about him, now used to the depths of his thrust. How quick did she learned all this from him tonight! "Jesus!" he cried out softly as the wave of pleasure overpowered him. He drew back to thrust deeper into her yet, and again she tightened around him. What a most delightful torture he've endured, that he don't want to stop. How he want to pleasure her more!

Her arms were tight about him and as she loosened her grip on him, he began to murmur softly to her, "You're so wonderful, my Kyoko!" He knew all well that beneath the ladylike demeanor, there was a passionate wanton only he could ever possess. She had finally let out this side of her to him, and she made him know it. She opened herself to him. God, how warm and sweet she is! How her little honey oven burns for him–pleasures him–loves him!

For the very first time, Kyoko finally cried so lovingly to him. "Dear!"

He moved rhythmically with long, smooth strokes, each thrust seemingly to go deeper than the one before. She could feel herself opening wider to recieve him, taking him all, wanting even more. Oh, God, she wanted more! More! More! Sobbing and gasping for breath, she felt her climax bearing down on her like a great wind, slamming into her with such force that she slightly fainted, hearing as she slid away into the dark warmth his cry of pleasure. Her first awareness was the kisses he was covering her face with. "Dear God", she thought, "That he can rouse me to such wonderful heights!" She opened her eyes and smiled tremulously at him, her eyes brilliant with little tears. He smiled back warmly and ran a slim finger tenderly down her nose. "You've bewitched me, my golden-eyed goddess. Tomorrow we'll go to the city, I'll take you to the top of Eiffel Tower. How can we ever forget to go there last year?"

Chuckling softly, she replied, "Hehe... yes... you forgot to take me there. We're both busy filming." She kisssed him and while teasing his lips, spoke sexily, "Let's go tomorrow. Take me to the top. We'll go back home in the afternoon. Then..."

"Then, what?" It was now Kyoko's turn to smile mischievously. Tempting him, she kissed him and broke apart just inches away, biting one side of her lower lip as she grinned. Her golden eyes staring back at him were full of love. Damn!

"Mhmm," he chuckled, taking the silent plea. "Really, Dear..." He kissed her back just as breathtakingly deep, devouring her and slightly playing her tongue. Gently they broke their kiss apart, she murmured. "Mmm, yes." He nibbled on her lips. "For several days on our next trip, we shall do nothing other than make love in a beautiful room that overlooks the sea, and eat and drink sweet wine," he teased, laughing with her. "I'll be looking forward to what kind of bathing suit my sweetheart will wear for me... Oh yeah– Dear, you promised Maria-chan to bring her a picture."

Laughing with him, she gathered a few tresses of his hair with her fingers and pulled them down lovingly. He pulled her closer in his arms. His mouth closed over hers again, kissing her deeply. Then he loosed her and drew the sheets up to cover them. Smiling at her he took her in his arms and cradled her closer to him, stroking her hair away from her forehead and with his other hand caressing the back of her shoulder and to her arm. He bent again and placed a firm, light kiss on her forehead. "Sleep well, my Dear. I've no doubt I've fair worn you out so much tonight." She moved to hold him, and she realized just how much all the energy was sucked out of her. Instead, she kissed his chest and laid her head there, caressing his muscled arm that was holding her instinctively. She was even too exhausted to move. Her eyes roamed across her side for a while. Laid on top of that oak table was her rose, and Ren's silver necklace hung loosely on the edge, looking as though it was about to fall. Lastly, her eyes squinted further beyond the table to look at the golden clock on the far wall. Three thirty... Wow, that long... they spent the entire night this much.

"Goodnight, Dear..." said Ren, kissing her forehead. "I love you..."

"I love you too... Goodnight too, Dear," replied Kyoko.

At last, enclosed in each other's arms, they fell asleep, trusting the power of their love. Soft breeze swept across the room, into the white soft silk tulle and chiffon curtains of the open balcony. Outside, a waning gibbous moon gleamed high above the sky in the gray half-light before dawn.

But everything was not this romantic at all right at this very moment. A few miles away, right at the heart of "the city of lights", inside the luxurious suite bedroom in Hotel de Crillon, a terrified scream broke across the silent night.

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#Author's Note: And that's chapter 12. ^^ Oh man, what a night! Hehehe! :D I'd love to hear your reviews. Thank you so much for all of those reviews you posted by the way. They really mean a lot to me. It helps so much to see your tips, advices... Good or bad, they're all a big motivation to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I'm glad you enjoy reading this story like I did writing it!

My little bb boy has just snored in his nap here. It's thanks to Blood+ OST playing on my laptop for him, hehe... I'm off now. See you at the next chapter!

God bless you all! Mwaah :)

With so much love,

~MrAZ

#Full & Detailed Timeline in Chronological Order:

Ch. 1: June 2013 – End of Dark Moon filming; Ren's proposal after being together with Kyoko for 3 years

Ch. 2: Tuesday, around 3- 4:00 PM of September 2013 – Ren & Kyoko's live conference announcing they're engaged; a peek at the wedding invitation

Ch. 3: April 2014 - Ren & Kyoko were filming "The Count of Monte Cristo" in Europe; Christian Dior, Jelly Woods & Giorgio Armani arrived in Japan

around 8- 10:00 AM - Ren & Kyoko's Kyoto fangirls' most memorable and first time experience of the Hizuri-Mogami pre-wedding fever;

10:00 PM - The Insider special edition broadcast started as promised by Ren during the conference

Ch. 4: April 2014

11:05 PM – The special broadcast continues

12:00 Midnight – The Insider special edition ends

Ch. 5: April 2014

12:00 Midnight – Advertising films of Ren and Kyoko;

early morning, around 6:00 AM - fangirls won a contest from LME Pop Issue magazine

Ch. 6: week of 26 May 2014 (last week of May) – Kuu arrived in Japan.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 –

Morning: couple's last final discussions with Lory & Kuu

Afternoon: Spa visit with Kane & Yashiro

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – Kyoko's full day rest; helped with Darumaya's business

Ch. 7: Thursday, June 12, 2014 – Ren & Kyoko's grand wedding on a live coverage has finally started. A few famous stars were invited as guest on-field reporters.

Ch. 8: Thursday, June 12, 2014 – entire bridal entourage prepared to leave from The Villa; Kanae & Kyoko vowed to finally start calling 'older sister' or Oneesan in Japanese, to one another from now on; Instead of just 'Kyoko-chan', Yashiro, due to seeing himself constantly as Ren's 'elder brother', also started seeing Kyoko as his Neechan already from now on.

Ch. 9: Wednesday, June 12, 2014 3:00 PM (time as mentioned in Sawara's invitation on chap.2)wedding of Ren and Kyoko at Miyazu Basilica

Ch. 10: Wednesday, June 12, 2014 11:15 PM – Ren and Kyoko were given last minute wedding gifts from Lory, Kanae, Yashiro, Jelly, Dior and Armani.

Ch. 11: Thursday, June 13, 2014 – Ren and Kyoko departed from Narita Int'l. Airport bound for France via Lory's personal hyper sonic jet, which took them to France in as little as two hours. They arrived at Charles de Gaulle Aiport at exactly 11:20 AM.