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Chapter 37

The Royal Boudoir

Nuada had finally managed to read all of Rumpelstiltskin. He'd found it quite enjoyable, and had been quite amused at the human portrayal of a dwarf. He had been concentrating hard on the story so as not to get distracted by Anna's warm weight upon his bare chest.

As it was, Anna had fallen asleep against him. His calm, melodic tone seemed to have had a rather soothing affect on her, and he was reluctant to wake her when she was so peaceful.

He closed the book and placed it upon the bedside table, before slowly shifting them both so Anna was lying on her side on the bed. He pulled a blanket over her and watched as she happily snuggled down into the bed. She looked so tiny in his large bed, but it felt right for her to be there.

The rumble in his stomach told him he should go for some food. He worried that Anna would be famished, considering she had only eaten a few bits of fruit, so he threw on his shirt and went to the canteen. He got Anna a cheese salad sandwich and some natural yoghurt. He'd never really tried yoghurt before, so he got himself some along with some warm bread and honey for dipping.

Anna in the meantime, had awoken to an empty room. The strong scent hit her as she turned in the bed. She could smell the same flowers as before, but they were mingled with more Earthy tones, herby and spicy. It made her smile as she buried her face into his pillow.

Nuada returned and caught her snuggling his pillow, surprising her out of her reverie and making her blush.

"I thought you might be hungry for more than fruit," Nuada said as he placed the small laden tray on the bed.

Anna smiled again; trying not to look into his eyes for fear of blushing again, and took her sandwich. They ate quietly for a while, both content with each other's presence. Nuada was watching Anna nibble on her sandwich, wondering what she was thinking. He could already feel his slowly smouldering desire for her, increase in intensity as he slowly ate his bread and honey.

He shifted closer to her as she finished eating, and offered her a small piece of his bread with a little honey drizzled on top.

Anna was unsure at first, feeling rather nervous about eating from his hands, but he seemed quite eager to feed her, so she slowly opened her mouth and let him pop the bread in. He smiled as she chewed, looking deep into her eyes to gauge her reaction.

He continued to feed her small pieces of the bread dipped in the honey, thoroughly enjoying the sight of the honey dribbling down her full, pink lips. He caught the offending honey with a finger and offered it to Anna. He smiled almost impishly as she looked at his finger in shock. It was obvious she thought it might be a bit too much for her to suck on his finger, but he kept his finger still while a myriad of emotions crossed her face.

Eventually, she gently took the tip of his finger between her lips, and swirled her tongue gently around it, capturing the honey. She looked up at Nuada and could see him staring in fascination at her lips.

The sensations running from his finger, shot straight down to his groin. Watching her gently suck on his finger was so incredibly erotic, he could barely think. He had heard of humans performing a similar act upon a male's genitals, and although it was unheard of amongst his own people, he was rather curious about what it would be like. He didn't think Anna would ever do it, and he would honestly never ask for it. But, the thought alone was arousing him very quickly.

He seemed to snap out of his trance when Anna pulled his finger out of her mouth. His finger was still damp from where Anna had sucked on it, and he suddenly wanted to feel her tongue against his. He moved the food tray onto the floor, all the while Anna watching him curiously. He then took off his shirt and deposited it on a nearby chair before returning to the bed.

Anna was slightly confused over Nuada's actions. She had noticed the predatory look in his eyes as he removed his shirt, and as much as she appreciated looking at his beautifully defined chest, she was slightly worried about what he would do next.

Nuada ran a finger lightly over her lips before gently taking hold of her face and kissing her. All nervous thoughts left Anna immediately, as she returned his kiss, which had quickly become passionate. He put an arm around her waist and pulled her onto his lap, holding her tightly as he deepened the kiss.

She moaned softly as his tongue swirled around hers, and she arched her hips slightly as she felt a hand grip her behind. Nuada struggled to keep some measure of control as he felt her squirm in his lap, so he laid her down, settling on top of her with his groin resting on her left hip. He continued kissing her, enjoying the feel of her delicate hands as they tentatively stroked his face.

He was still wary of pushing her beyond her limits, so he slowly placed a hand on her covered breast, giving her chance to move it should she feel uncomfortable, but she simply arched her back, pushing her breast further into his hand. He felt his length stir at her enthusiasm, and had to restrain himself from frotting against her hip.

Anna could already feel the heated ache building between her legs, and she desperately wanted him to touch her the way he had earlier, but she wasn't sure how to ask for it, or even if she should.

As it was, Nuada could smell her arousal build and felt her nipple harden beneath her top. He quickly managed to get her top open, but wasn't sure what to do with her bra. He stopped kissing her, and looked down at the piece of clothing wondering how to remove it. Anna watched for a moment as he tugged on it, before slowly unsnapping it at the front, looking straight into Nuada's eyes as she did so.

Nuada kept his eyes focused on Anna as he moved her hands to the side, and gently placed a hand on her breast. She stifled a moan as he brushed his fingers over her nipple, and he responded by kissing her tenderly. Her skin was warm and soft, and her sweet, musky scent had increased as his hand massaged her.

She was still moaning into his mouth as he rolled her nipple between his fingers, and her hips had started to gyrate slowly against him. He moved his mouth to replace his hand, and gently sucked on her erect nipple, causing Anna to thread her hands into his silky hair. He moved his hand down her leg and under her skirt, finally resting it against her damp underwear.

Nuada moved his mouth to her other breast, and laved generously, feeling Anna's hands tighten in his hair and her hips arch into his hand. He massaged her through her knickers, feeling her become more aroused, and her underwear becoming drenched as he rubbed. He quickly moved her knickers aside, and his finger slid easily into her.

Anna moaned loudly as she felt his finger slide into her, and she pulled slightly on his hair, wanting to feel his tongue swirl around her mouth as his finger pleasured her. She wound her arms around his neck as they kissed, while rolling her hips as his finger moved within her.

Her movements were causing such delicious friction against his length, he could no longer contain the urge to thrust against her, and soon they were both grinding against each other, kissing frantically as they both spiralled towards their completion.

Anna could feel his hardness rub against her hip as he moved against her, and felt giddy at the thought that he was gaining some enjoyment from their interlude. His finger was stoking deep inside her, moving gently, but swiftly against her g-spot, causing her to quiver under him. He could feel her inner muscles start to contract, signalling her imminent climax. Her hips started to buck hard against him and her hands scratched slightly against his scalp as she kissed him harder.

Nuada kissed her back just as passionately, and moved his finger rapidly within her as his thumb stroked against her nub. He felt her core clamp down hard around his finger, swallowing her moans as he ground himself hard against her hip. She bucked a final time as her climax raged through her, immobilising his finger and causing her to tighten her grip on his hair.

Feeling Anna peak underneath him was exquisite. Her aroused scent had exploded when she had, and the strength of it had completely invaded his senses, shooting straight down his body to his length. He felt his own climax build quickly as he thrust hard against her, enjoying the last quiet moans from Anna, and he soon stiffened, moaning softly against Anna's pliant mouth as his own release burst out of him, soaking through his trousers.

They both lay panting heavily as they relaxed, but Nuada was conscious of squashing her with his full weight, so he moved off her onto his side.

He stroked her face as she came down from her climax, and smiled tenderly at her. He had desperately wished to be inside her, but giving her pleasure she responded to eagerly to, made him feel incredibly pleased. He hadn't initially intended to find his own pleasure against her, but her beautiful scent had been too much for him to resist.

Anna had felt him climax against her. She had also noticed that the sweet scent of flowers had intensified the moment he did, and she could only imagine that it was his pheromones she could smell.

Nuada went to shower and change, and told Anna she was welcome to do the same. Unfortunately, Anna had no clothes of her own, and told him she would have to go back to her own room to change. Nuada would have none of it, and told her she could wear one of his shirts to bed, insisting on her staying the night, since he had spent the night in her room.

Anna had felt a little embarrassed about wearing his clothing, but his shirt felt good against her skin, and she settled into the bed as Nuada took the discarded food tray back to the canteen. When he returned, he smiled when he saw Anna under his covers, virtually dwarfed in the enormous bed. He made his way to the empty side, and took off his trousers, leaving him naked as he got into the bed. Anna blushed and averted her eyes, waiting until he was under the covers to look at him.

Nuada was smiling softly at her, knowing that she had never seen him in a state of undress, but knowing that she should really become used to seeing his body if they were to become more intimate in the future.

He pulled her gently against him, letting her head rest against his chest, but making sure to keep his lower body slightly away from her. It didn't take long for them to fall asleep, both pleasantly worn-out from their exertions.

A/N: So? What did you guys think? He couldn't help himself!!