Allura's Return

The Lions were returning from practice, when they circled the Castle. Larmina announced over the com link "She's back!" Vince said over the Com, from Green Lion "How do you know?" Pidge said over the com "The Royal Standard is flying, and it only flies when the Princess is in residence." Keith was glad to hear that she was back, because he was sure it was going to be a new chapter for them.

"She said that she would see us at dinner, and that she wanted something hot to eat." Larmina announced with a laugh. Lance said "She's done with ice and snow? What do they eat up there I wonder?" Larmina said "She told me some of the stuff, and it sounded gross!" Daniel said "How do you think she eats all that?" Pidge knew the answer to that, but didn't say anything.

That night at dinner was very festive, with Coran joining them. Everyone dressed up in honor of Allura's return, even Keith. Allura was wearing a sapphire blue velvet dress, which was appliquéd with lace in the same shade of blue. It had cap sleeves of the lace, and the neckline was cut low enough to show off her creamy skin. It was decorated with sheer chiffon frills around the neckline, in the same sapphire color. Her gold hair was up, haloed around her face, with her cornet in front; her beautiful features were highlighted. Her only jewelry was some blue tear drop shape stones in the same color as her dress. Her neck was bare, which showed off her perfect skin and blue eyes.

Pidge knew exactly what the skin on her neck tasted like, and could hardly wait until later tonight. He was sitting down the table from her, and doing his best to act normally. As much as he would have loved to be next to her, they had their plan, and he knew what the payoff would be down the road. He had not seen her since she returned earlier, and now all he wanted to do was hold her in his arms.

Allura had managed to exchange one glance with Pidge, but it was enough! She had picked her dress out carefully, and when Dorcas had offered her the sapphire necklace that matched the earrings she turned it down. Dorcas told her that her neck looked too bare, but she knew the effect she wanted. Carefully looking down the table, she could tell that Pidge had noticed.

She was intrigued at how she and Pidge could communicate without saying a word. Sometimes it was a thought, or a glance, but they always knew what was going on with the other. It was warm and comforting when they were together, but hard when they were apart. She thought about Pidge's comment, quite a while ago. He had said that he knew what a physical person she really was, but only he saw it. Now, when she looked at Pidge, she felt warm and secure.

Allura told them some funny stories about the trip, while they told her what had been happening since she had been gone. The big news was that the chef was doing better, and the food had improved. Allura said that after what she had been eating, anything would be an improvement. Everyone else thought the meal moved quickly, but from Allura and Pidge's point of view, it was a long occasion.

Keith was thrilled to be sitting next to Allura, with Lance on the other side. He was having a hard time not staring at her. He was so used to seeing her in her flight suit, or some fussy, old fashioned dress, that seeing her now, as a beautiful woman was blowing his mind.

He thought 'how did I miss the transformation?' as he looked at her beautiful blue eyes, dancing like the dangling earrings. Her dress fit her perfectly to her curves, and her skin reminded him of whipped cream. He thought about Lance's comment 'We're all five years older!' He suddenly understood that Allura had grown up, from that eighteen year old girl he had left in the garden.

Later that night, Allura headed down to the basement. She stopped at the tombs, but didn't stay, going over to the secret room. She went into the room, and turned around to shut the door; Pidge was already there. He pushed her up against the door, and started kissing her, cradling her head in his hands. As their tongues met, he remembered how good she tasted, and he kissed her hard and deep.

Allura felt his body against hers, and hugged him even tighter, letting her hands play over his body. He was tight, and well muscled; Allura enjoyed exploring his body! It was a couple of minutes before they stopped, breathing hard. "I am so glad you are back! I missed you so much!" Pidge said, and started kissing her again. Allura let her tongue explore his mouth, before he pushed into hers. Her hands were moving up and down his body, hungrily touching everywhere.

When they stopped again Allura said "It's been so long! You feel so good!" Pidge still had her up against the door, but she was pushed into his body, and could feel everything. Her legs felt like jelly, and her core was aching. Her arms were still around him and she looked up at him "You are so warm!" He laughed and played with her hair, that was now loose and down. "I promised I would warm you up." He said, rubbing his nose against her hair, remembering how good it smelled.

"You need to tell me everything that has been happening." She said, leading him over the sofa; she wasn't sure how much longer her legs would have supported her. She snuggled with him for the next couple of minutes, while he told her all the little details she wanted to hear. "Thank you for helping Coran, Pidge, he said it made a big difference." She told him, and then asked "Did Keith give you a hard time?"

Pidge shook his head and said "No, he has been very cordial. I don't know what Lance said to him, but he seems more like his old self." Pidge thought for a moment, and then said, "He doesn't seem so concerned about us, maybe that is because you have been gone." Allura looked up at him and said "Well, it will be interesting to see how it is, now that I'm back."

Pidge moved his hands to around her waist, and asked "So any more trips planned?" Allura shook her head and said "No, I'm home for quite a while." Pidge reached over and started kissing her neck, then whispered in her ear "I'm glad. It's been lonely without you Allie." Allura, who was enjoying the way he was kissing and licking her, with some gentle nips along the way, said "I was lonely too."

She had on some sweat pants, with a plain buttoned shirt that had a camisole underneath it. Neither shirt was tucked in, and it took Pidge no time to get his hands under the top shirt. It was a tight fit, and he brought his hands out and started unbuttoning the buttons, while he continued to play with her neck.

"I spent all evening looking at your neck, wondering if it tasted as good as I remembered." He said, as he gently licked her earlobe, then sucked on it. Allura sensed what he was doing with his hands, but didn't care, being so overwhelmed by the feelings that were coursing through her body. She had missed having him touch her, and bring her body to life. Allura moved her hands to his hair, and said "Does it?" She heard him say "mmm," as his hands were on her body again.

He made it a point to move them very slowly, remembering the effect this had had on her last time. He was thrilled when he got the same response. At the back of his mind he knew he was playing with fire, but they had not had any time together since the trip back from Galena, and she was so responsive. Pidge reached up, and slowly cupped one of her breasts, enjoying the rounded softness through her camisole.

Allura started making some small noises, as Pidge cupped her breast, while kissing and nipping at her neck. Her breast filled his hand, and he couldn't get enough of her. He took his thumb and lightly rubbed it against her nipple, feeling it harden at his touch. Allura arched her back, as a sex moan escaped from her lips.

For Pidge, her moan was like gasoline on his fire; for Allura she felt like he was rubbing the ache in her core. As she moaned again, Pidge felt a shudder of desire hit his body and erection hard. In response he bit on the skin he had been kissing, and then sucked as the feelings washed over him.

In spite of the fog that was overwhelming her brain, she felt the shift in Pidge as his desire ratcheted up. She knew if she didn't stop him now, he would not be stopping. "Pidge, Pidge!" she said, trying to shift position, to break his concentration. He sensed what she was doing, and knew that it was for the best, but he still groaned as she pulled away.

"I think it is probably a good thing that I won't be traveling anymore." She said, as she watched him. Pidge looked at her, with her loose hair, unbuttoned shirt, and red camisole trimmed with lace; one part of him wanted to push her back on the sofa and have his way with her. He knew that if he started it again, she wouldn't stop him, or want to stop him. Pidge reminded himself that while she would enjoy it tonight, she would have recriminations tomorrow.

He smiled at her and said "Yes, it is a good thing you are going to be around. I miss you too much when you are gone." He paused and then said "I love you! You should wear red more often, it looks spectacular on you!" He looked at her again, and taking a deep breath said "I think I need you to button your blouse."

Allura smiled at him, loving how he was looking at her, all aroused with glittering eyes and his breath coming hard. She still couldn't believe what she could do to him. He always seemed so cool and logical anywhere else, but she knew the other side to him.

She buttoned her shirt, leaving only the top part of the red lace showing against her creamy skin. Pidge loved the way the lace looked against her chest. As he was admiring it, he looked up at her neck, remembering how it felt against his tongue. Suddenly he looked at the left side of her neck, and his eyes got wide.

"Allie, we have, I mean you have, I mean I did." Pidge stopped, and she looked at him not understanding what he was trying to say. He looked at the mark on her neck, and knew exactly when he had done it; remembering it he smiled. Allura was still looking at him in puzzlement. Pidge said "I got a little excited, and well, there is a mark on your neck."

Allura laughed and said "Oh, you've put marks there before, but they are always gone by morning." She and Pidge were very physical with each other, so she didn't understand why he was bothered now. "Allie, this is probably not going to be gone by tomorrow morning. It is rather large and red." He said reaching over and lightly laying his finger on the spot, about halfway up her neck.

She took his hand, and interlaced her fingers with his, saying "Don't worry about it; I'll just wear some blouses with high necks." Pidge realized she would need to see it, so said instead "What about Dorcas, I bet she'll have something to say. Does she know about us?" Allura shook her head, and said "No, I haven't said anything to her, and I always give her the night off if we are going out. And why would she say anything about my neck?"

The next morning, Allura had gotten up and done a quick shower, and now had her robe around her while she sat at her dressing table. When she had gotten up to her room last night, after one last kiss with Pidge, she had looked in the mirror. She understood then what Pidge was talking about; it was rather large and red. There had been so many feelings cascading over her body last night but she had a general idea of when it had happened. Thinking about it, she decided that she needed to make sure that her clothes stayed buttoned!

Dorcas was in the room, and had seen Her Highness' neck; she decided it was time to say something about what had been going on. Dorcas wasn't born yesterday, and she had been a young woman once too. However, she had not been Crown Princess!

"Your Royal Highness, begging your pardon, but we need to talk." Dorcas came over and stood next to her. Allura looked up at her expectantly and said "Yes, Dorcas, what about?" Dorcas took a deep breath and said "Your Highness, I have not been blind to what has been going on. I was young once and in love, and I know the signs." She stopped, while Allura looked at her in surprise.

"Your Highness, it is not seemly for you to be sneaking around with an unsuitable boyfriend; you are the Crown Princess." Dorcas said, as Allura looked up at her in surprise and said "What makes you think he is unsuitable?" Dorcas sniffed and said "If he wasn't unsuitable you wouldn't be sneaking around." Allura had to smile at her logic, and now she said "Maybe we just want some privacy?"

"If you want privacy, you should not be indulging in the kind of activities that lead to those marks on your neck!" Dorcas said, giving her a stern look. She went on "Your Royal Highness, you are a woman and you need to get married; if Lord Montrane can't find someone, maybe you need to do it. You need a man in your bed. I'll go get you a high necked blouse." She turned and went into Allura's closet.

While Allura was waiting for Dorcas to come back, she got a thrill as she thought about what it would be like to be with Pidge every night! As she thought about it, a smile came to her face. Thinking about last night, and what Pidge would do if there was nothing to stop him from making love to her, she realized something.

When Dorcas came back with some clothes, Allura said to her "If, as you say, I get married, and get a man in my bed, I would probably still get these marks." Allura waited to see what her reaction was going to be. Dorcas sighed heavily and said "At least they would be from your husband, which makes it different. If only your Mother was still alive!"

Later that day Pidge walked up to Allura's study, to go over an idea he had come up with, regarding the Ice Realm. He was also curious to see if Dorcas had said anything about her neck. Rigsby was on duty, and told him to go on in. When he went in, Coran was there, talking with Allura, who was sitting on the sofa. They all chatted for a couple of moments, and then Coran excused himself, saying "I'll make those changes, and send it to you for review."

He sat down next to her on the sofa and with a grin said "I like the blouse!" Allura blushed at the way he was looking at her. She looked beautiful in a white high collar blouse, decorated with pleats and tucks. Her skirt was soft yellow, and a sash of the same yellow was tied around her waist, with a big bow in the back. Once again the thought came to him, she was like a present, all wrapped up, just for him.

Pidge asked "So am I in trouble with Dorcas?" Allie, remembering the lecture she had gotten, about needing a proper man, blushed. Pidge grinned when he saw that. She said "I didn't want to tell her about us, because I didn't want to go into the whole thing with Keith and why were we keeping it private." Pidge could see her logic on that, so he nodded his head. She went on "Let's just leave it that I got a lecture about proper behavior for a Crown Princess." That made Pidge laugh, and he gave her a knowing grin saying "I think your behavior is wonderfully proper!" His remark had them laughing and giggling!