Epilogue

The morning sky rolled out in endless pastel blues and translucent opals that reigned over sandy ochres and dark browns. The garden at her feet cut a stark contrast of luscious green and mouthwatering water. The sun was already starting to heat the air. Even in October, Egypt was hot.

Chloe sighed softly, then startled when strong hands wrapped around her from behind. His ring was warm against her skin. The kiss dropped on her shoulder sent a teasing shiver up her spine.

"You know, the whole honeymoon thing works better if I am not alone in bed…"

At a distance, the incredible silhouette of the Karnak Temple cut a sharp figure against the rising sun. She smiled and covered the gentle hands with hers. Her back hit the solid chest of her husband of a day.

"Just admiring the view. How did you find this place?"

"Believe or not, Carter suggested it."

She laughed. "And you went with it?"

"It seemed fitting."

Another kiss brushed over her neck, tempting and delicious. "Come back to bed, Nur Misur…"

Chloe flushed at the compliment. He was always lavish with those. "Light of Egypt, really? I am anything BUT light and that's entirely your doin—."

She yelped when he nipped her shoulder this time. His teeth had barely grazed her but hormones made her feel every touch tenfold. Chloe tilted her head to the side to give him more access to her neck. He did it again and she felt it again down to her toes. She wasn't going to let him win that easily, though.

"Need some more convincing, Sidekick?"

"Mmmm…"

This time she shrieked when he scooped her up bridal style. Her arms looped around his neck fast so when she bounced on the bed he fell right here with her. Oliver rolled off her immediately, a little apologetic, but she didn't let him move far. Chloe all but crawled over him, her hands as busy as her mouth as she tugged at his boxer at the same time she tried to get rid of her shirt and kiss him. Multitasking would have been easier if he hadn't tried to caress her legs and she growled when his fingers got in her way.

Oliver laughed. "Someone's impatient."

"Pregnant women have an increased libido, you know?"

"Oh, I know."

Finally, clothes were out of the way and he slid into her gently. Chloe sighed in pleasure, the feverish urgency half-bearable now that she could feel him inside her. Her hands brushed over his back. She relished the play of muscles as they kissed languidly.

Oliver bucked a little when she reached the mark on the small of his back, making her sigh again, the desire not so quiet all a sudden. She tilted her hips to encourage him, and met with burning chocolate eyes as he started to move.

"I love you, Oliver Queen."

"I love you, Chloe Queen."

On her hip, the Shenu purred in pleasure.

The end is only the beginning.