Note: Another glimpse into Amara's past: Falling deeply in love with the Keeper has her asking herself and Elise a question. Continues on from 'Delicious Invitation' Rated M

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14 The Proposal

Amara stirred from the edges of sleep. She felt a soft hand on her cheek. She smiled opening her eyes. Elise rested her head on the pillow next to hers, staring lovingly at her face.

"Good morning, my love." Elise voice gentle as she kissed her forehead.

Amara smiled and turned her body to face the Keeper. Her hand came up and caressed Elise's cheek, moving them down slowly to her jaw. "Good morning my dear." She leaned in close and kissed the Keeper's mouth, smiling as they parted. She gathered Elise's warm body close to hers and sighed.

Elise listened to the thunder of her lover's heart. "Hmm... Last night was beautiful. I'll never forget it." Her voice soft.

Amara buried her lips in her generous locks taking in the Keeper's sweet scent. "Nor will I." She kissed the top of Elise's head as her hand traced the curve of her shoulder. Elise pressed her body closer to Amara's, her thighs still moist from their lovemaking.

"Elise..." Amara's heart thundered faster.

"Hmm?" Elise held her hand, their fingers interlocking together.

"I don't want this to end." Amara's voice soft. She felt a breath catch in the Keeper's chest.

Elise tilted her head up looking at Amara, her eyes filled with love. "Me neither." Amara scooped her into an embrace and they kissed long and hard. She felt Elise's body tremble in her arms. "What should we do?" Elise's brow creased a little as she stared at Amara's face.

Amara's breath went ragged as she breathe out. "I want to go to my Father and ask if I can..."

"Yes?" Elise curiously asked leaning up on her elbow to look at Amara.

"That is if you feel the same..." Amara swallowed hard. She was nervous. This was sudden but found she could not sway herself to do otherwise.

Elise's heart hammered in her chest. "Amara... What are you saying?"

"As one of his heirs, I need his consent." As Amara continued she felt a thrum go through her body. Her heart and mind raced in unison at what felt so right. She cleared her throat watching Elise's face. "But before I go to him, I want to ask you first."

"What do you want to ask me?" Elise's voice soft and breathless. Amara was saying so many different things, it was hard for her to keep up. Her heart thundered inside her chest.

"Will you consent..." Amara took the Keeper's hands in hers and kissed them, their eyes locking. The notion had settled in her heart, propelling her onwards. "...to marry me?" Her question lingered between them for a moment, before Elise's smile broke forth.

"Amara... Oh, I do!" Elise's eyes misted as she smiled and kissed her lover repeatedly.

"You do?" Amara smiled in between kisses.

Elise kissed her deeply. Her tears smearing against Amara's cheek. "Yes, I do." Amara's hand trembled as she caressed Elise's back. Their warm bodies entwined under the covers. Amara's heart raced, elated that the beautiful woman before her felt the same way as she. Without doubt or reservation she had accepted her proposal despite the fact they had barely courted. Elise hitched herself on top of Amara, their pelvis meeting as she kissed her love hungrily. Amara sat up lifting Elise slightly and wrapping the Keeper's legs around her waist as she pushed her body tightly against her. Their flesh slid deliciously against each other, Elise's eyes closing as she felt Amara's body made full contact beneath hers. Gasping as Amara gave her a long, slow thrust. Amara's brow creased as a soft sound escaped her lips, their eyes locking together as their bodies moved.

Panting Elise ran her fingers through Amara's tousled locks, their mouths clashing in deep, passionate kisses. A roaring fire slowly consumed her as she held onto her young warrior tightly. As their rhythm built once more, Amara felt her lover's body quiver in her arms. Facing her, she held her waist tightly with one hand, the other cradling the back of her neck. Her mind delighted when Elise let out a long moan as her pleasure came closer. Amara's loving eyes never leaving the Keeper's face as she continued to buck under her. Her mouth open in quick gasps as they both came close to the brink.

"Elise... Oh... My love." Amara moaned loudly as their bodies clashed together. She looked at her lover's closed eyes in front of her. Their hips rolling against each other beneath them.

"Amara... Ah... Hmmm..." Elise trembled as their bliss began to arrive. Her hands gripped Amara's shoulders. Amara held her closely ensuring the constant contact between them.

"Oh, Elise... I'm coming..." Amara's fingers tightened her grip. Her breathing hard and fast, her lips trembling in soft whimpers. Her hips bucked hard against her lover some more.

"Me too... Amara!" Elise screamed out her name as their pleasure broke forth, their bodies shuddering in completion. She felt Amara's hot, wet flesh pulse against hers. Her body quivering in Amara's arms as their movements began to slow. Her heart raced as Amara held her close, kissing her neck. Breathing hard, Elise looked down at her love, her eyes glazed, completely lost in the love they shared. In the distance they heard the watch call in the sunrise. Elise pulled up the covers around them and laid her warm body down against Amara's side. They dozed for some time.

Amara woke with the sun's light touching her face and Elise's body sleeping next to hers. She stared for a few moments at her peaceful face, smiling as she remembered the Keeper's answer. She was blissfully happy. She kissed her lover's cheek as she gently eased herself out of the covers. She walked across the room and poked at the fire in the hearth. She smiled at seeing her clothing strewn across the floor. Amara went to her crumpled cloak and retrieved the scroll near it.

Gently she sat back on the bed, her movements woke Elise from slumber. Amara scooted up beside her smiling. Elise reached a hand to her face. She looked at the scroll in Amara's hand.

"What is it?" she asked as she sat up.

"It's something I found in our Library." Amara offered her the rolled parchment. Elise unrolled it, her eyes widening as she read.

"This... This is old. It's Dalish!"

"Yes, I know your people have lost much of their lore throughout the past generations." Amara swallowed as she watched Elise reading the text excitedly. "I found this last night. I intended it as a gift but now that I think about it, I think it belongs to you in the first place."

Elise smiled. The delight in her eyes apparent. "This was lost to us. It pertains to a ritual on the eve of a full moon." Elise held the parchment to her chest. "Amara, it means the world to have this back." Tears stung her eyes. "Thank you!" She leaned in close and kissed Amara's lips.

"I have Gress scouring the rest of the library for more. He will make copies for us while the original writings will go to you."

Elise held Amara close. "Oh the gods bless me doubly this day." Amara laughed softly and kissed her forehead.

She stared at the Keeper's face her brow creasing slightly. "We need to arise, though I don't want to."

Elise nodded at her words. "Will you be escorting us back?"

"Yes, with my father's guard." Amara touched her lover's hand gently.

Elise sighed. "I don't want to be parted from you but I understand that some protocol must be followed."

"I know, I'll speak to my father as soon as I get back." Amara smiled as Elise held her hand, her eyes closing as her thoughts came back to their night together.