Hi Hearties,

I'm back again already and the honeymoon is here! I found it somewhat difficult to write the previous wedding chapter (I may have placed too much expectations on myself) but I've just soared through this honeymoon chapter! There's nothing too steamy or graphic here, but it is more than what you'd ever expect to see on the show. and I have written plenty of romantic/sappy moments that I think will leave you satisfied.

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Happy reading

Chapter 4

After having photos taken with the wedding party, Jack and Elizabeth were left to pose for a few together as a couple.

Bill had taken on the job as camera man for the day. He dabbled with the camera as Jack and Elizabeth used the down time to reconnect.

"I can't wait to get you out of here." Jack whispered into her ear, his warm breath sent shivers down her spine.

"Me either." Elizabeth said shyly while giving Jack a smile.

"I love you Elizabeth." He said as he played with the lengths of her hair before gently running his hand down her back, stopping at the small of her back and pulling her closer.

Elizabeth didn't reply at first as she noticeably paid attention to what he was doing and she leaned into him.

"I love you too." She said while placing a gentle kiss on his cheek.

"Alright, are you two lovebirds ready?" Bill asked while giving them a sly grin.

Jack and Elizabeth broke out of their reverie and looked up at him.

Bill waited for Jack and Elizabeth to regain their composure before requesting they look at the camera and smile.

Jack and Elizabeth were given a farewell by their guests before they made the short walk over to the row house. Before heading over to the cabin, they needed to change and gather their bags.

They quietly walked past the lake hand in hand and headed towards the house.

Elizabeth carefully headed up the stairs and towards the front door as Jack helped her with the short train on her wedding dress.

He then opened the front door before scooping Elizabeth up into his arms with ease and proceeded to carry her over the threshold.

"Jack…" She said slightly surprised and somewhat speechless.

"I can't not carry my bride over the threshold."

She gave him another shy smile and placed a kiss on his cheek.

He then gently lowered her back down to the ground.

He shut the door behind them and they walked further into the house.

Jack noticed how quiet Elizabeth was and decided to take the lead. He took her hand and lead her upstairs and she followed.

They walked into the bedroom and quietly stood before one another. Jack took his hand and gently ran it across Elizabeth's cheek.

"You're so beautiful." He said continuing to let his hand trail down the side of her neck and gently over her shoulder and she blushed.

"I love you Jack." She said bringing up her hand and gently running it through his hair as she studied his face.

"I love you too." He replied as their lips met and gently lingered at first before becoming more passionate.

Jack slightly pulled away to try slow down a little, he then proceeded to place kisses down her neck and onto her shoulder. To his surprise he realised this seemed to make Elizabeth more enticed so he stopped and looked into her eyes.

"Maybe we should wait until we get to the cabin?" He said gently brushing back the tendrils of hair that lay across her cheek.

She nodded in agreement.

"We should grab our things." Jack suggested.

"Uh Jack… I need to get out of this wedding dress. I could not possibly ride out to the cabin in this."

"Oh… Well would you like… some privacy?" He asked not sure what to say or do next.

"I'll need some help."

"OK, what do you need me to do?" He asked looking over the dress. He noticed the curves of her body in the dress and momentarily got distracted.

Elizabeth noticed the way he looked at her now. He had always been a gentleman and had never gazed at her like this before. She knew things were different now and she watched the way his eyes travelled over her.

"Jack… you're not paying attention." She said quietly with a smile.

"That's where you're wrong."

His eyes returned to hers and her cheeks turned a flushed pink.

He ran his hand over her cheeks, pleased to know he could continue to make her blush.

"You need to unthread the back of the dress." Elizabeth instructed him.

Jack slowly walked around her body before gazing down at her back. He was still a little uncertain as to what he needed to do.

He gently pulled at the threaded lace but he didn't appear to be getting far.

"You don't have to be gentle Jack. Just pull out the threaded lace and it will continue to loosen."

Jack did as instructed and soon the dress began to loosen from her body. He then walked back around to her front and faced her.

"Is that alright?" He asked and she nodded.

"It's fine." She said, her voice sounding somewhat ragged.

He placed a gentle kiss on her lips and proceeded to place his hands on her shoulder where the dress now loosely hung and he looked into her eyes for approval.

"It's ok Jack."

He carefully slid the dress down both her shoulders and it gently fell to the floor.

He noticed her delicate under garments and she watched him look at her.

The most he'd ever seen of her body was when he'd had to look over her knees the time she had hurt herself in the Mine. This moment now however was very different.

"You're beautiful." He said as he gazed into her eyes while caressing the side of her face.

She placed her hand on top of his that was resting on her cheek before leaning in to kiss him. He pulled her closer and he noticed how soft and gentle her body felt through the delicate material. He'd never had his hands on her without her wearing a corset before. He took in the curves of her body gently with his hands as he felt her kisses becoming more passionate on his lips.

He gently pulled away and looked back in her eyes.

"I think I better wait downstairs now, otherwise we won't make it anywhere." He said giving her a grin.

"Alright." She said smiling. "I won't be long."

He went to head out the door but before he got far her hand reached out and took hold of his arm. He turned around and looked back at her.

"I'll miss you." She said, realising this was the first time he would be leaving her side since they had been married.

"I'll miss you too. I'll just be down stairs."

Jack headed out of the room and Elizabeth got out the clothes she'd prepared earlier to wear after the wedding.

She slipped into her skirt and blouse before sifting through the cupboard for a coat.

She then hurried down stairs to find Jack.

Jack watched her descend the stairs and he met her at the bottom step. He took her hand and they quietly made their way out of the house.

They found Jack's horse and a wagon out front, Jack had arranged for Bill to bring it around for them.

He placed their bags in the back of the wagon before helping Elizabeth up onto the front. He then hurried around to the other side of the wagon before climbing on himself.

"Ready to go?" He asked giving her a smile and quick kiss.

She nodded and then held onto his arm and leant into his side.

He took the reins and called out to Sergeant and they made their way.

"Oh, it's gorgeous Jack." Elizabeth replied once the small cabin came in to view.

"I'm glad you like it. I noticed it while on my rounds. It was a little run down but I gave it a bit of a spruce."

"It's amazing. You're amazing." She said pulling him closer.

Jack halted the horse down beside the cabin and they came to a stop.

It was a quaint little Canadian log cabin nestled within the trees.

Jack jumped off the wagon before quickly making his way around to Elizabeth's side and he helped her down.

Jack took Elizabeth's hand and they made their way up the stairs and onto the porch of the cabin. He opened the front door and once more lifted Elizabeth into his arms and carried her over the threshold.

She wrapped her arm around his neck before he preceded to place her back down to the ground. Her body slid down his as she continued to keep her arm up around his neck.

"I could get used to that." She said smiling.

"I could too. Anything to have you closer." He said giving her a grin.

Their lips gently met again and Elizabeth felt his warm breath on hers and she found it extremely enticing.

"I should get our things out of the wagon." Jack said pulling back.

He noticed her disappointment and leaned in to give her another quick kiss.

"I won't be long." He said as their hands slowly departed from each other as he backed out towards the cabin door.

Elizabeth looked around the room. There was a small kitchen, a dining table and a seating area in front of an open fireplace. To the back of the cabin were two small bedrooms. It was small but cosy and she loved it.

Jack soon entered the cabin carrying in their bags.

He returned to Elizabeth's side and gently placed his hand on her arm. "I won't be long." He said before retreating into one of the back rooms with their belongings.

She continued to quietly look around the cabin, trying to distract herself from her nervousness.

"I better start a fire." Jack said as he exited the bedroom and made his way over to the fire place.

Elizabeth walked over to him before he reached the fire. She pulled him closer and whispered in to his ear.

"I'll keep you warm."

He smiled and leaned into her until their lips met.

He guided her into the back bedroom while their hands didn't leave each other.

"Oh Jack, this is beautiful." She said noticing the bedroom was aglow with small candles that had been placed around the room.

"Not as beautiful as you." He said and his lips found hers again.

Elizabeth felt Jack's hands run down her back and then rest on her hips. It felt amazing to feel his hands on her and she desired more. She carefully removed his jacket, pushing it off his shoulders and down the length of his arms. She allowed it to drop to the floor and then she pulled him closer. She noticed his warmth on her body and it felt amazing.

As his hands continued to travel over her she felt butterflies in her stomach and her nervousness returned.

Jack noticed and he slowly pulled away from the kiss and looked into her eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll look after you." He said reassuringly.

"I know you will." She said giving him a small smile.

"I'm a little nervous myself." He admitted.

"You are?" She asked surprised.

"I want this night to be special for you. I don't want to… hurt you."

"I trust you Jack…" She said before returning her lips to his.

The next morning.

Jack woke and he squinted as the morning light hit his eyes.

He looked down at Elizabeth who was snuggled up to his side, her chin resting on the top of his shoulder and her hand placed on his chest. He felt her slow steady breathing on his neck and smiled.

He lay there for a few moments before he felt her begin to stir.

She dozily looked up at him and gave him a smile.

"Good morning sleepy head." He said smiling as he caressed her hair and placed a kiss on top of her head.

"You did keep me up late." She said grinning and he raised his eyebrows. "Not that I minded at all."

"So, you're alright?" He asked with concern.

"I'm more than alright." She replied and leaned over him to give him a kiss.

"Jack, you made last night so special. Thank you."

"Thank you. You were amazing." He said and they grinned at each other.

Elizabeth rested her head back down on Jack's shoulder and stretched her arm over his bare chest and held him firmly.

"I could get used to this Elizabeth, waking up with you every morning."

"Good, because I couldn't imagine being without you now Jack."

Jack worried at the idea of one day having to leave her but he brushed it aside. He didn't want those worries to ruin their time together now.

He continued to gently run his fingers through her dishevelled hair as he realised how blessed he was to have this woman as his wife.

"It's cold in here. Maybe I should go light the fire before you get up." Jack said placing a kiss on her temple before preceding to get up. She stopped him however as her hold around him tightened.

"Not yet, Jack."

"Alright." He said knowingly. He understood the longing that would occur from the physical absence.

Elizabeth pulled him back down to her and their lips met once more.

"You can keep me warm." She said in a ragged voice between kisses.

"I'm more than happy to." He said grinning before they got lost in each others kisses and embrace once more.

Jack and Elizabeth lay in each other arms quietly taking in the magnitude of the moment.

"I should really get up this time and light the fire." He said smiling and she nodded.

He got out of the bed and pulled on his trousers.

She watched him intently, she certainly was not used to having a half-naked man walk around in full view.

Once he was out of view she felt a bit lost without his presence so she wrapped herself up in the blanket on the bed and made her way out of the bedroom.

"Elizabeth it's so cold here, you'll freeze." He said with concern in his voice.

"I'll be fine Jack." She said as she pulled tighter at the large blanket that draped around her body.

She then proceeded to sit down on the nearby settee and quietly watched him as he started the fire.

"You're the one who will freeze Jack. Look at you, you've got goose bumps." She said while holding out one side of the blanket to invite him over.

He willingly complied and sat down beside her and they snuggled in the blanket together.

Elizabeth rested her head on Jack's shoulder as they quietly watched the fire crackle and waited for the chill in the room to dissipate.

"What would you like to do today?"

"Doing this is just fine." She said smiling.

"I could do this all day, but I think we should eat. How about I make you lunch, it's a little late for breakfast."

"Jack, you don't have to do that."

Ï want to." He said smiling at her.

He gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek before getting up and heading over to the kitchen. She watched him as he made his way around the kitchen and she studied his body intently from across the room.

Ï can feel you watching me." He said turning around and grinning at her and she blushed.

"I'm glad I can still get you to do that, especially after last night." He said smiling and he noticed her blush a deeper shade as she smiled back at him.

"I think I better go get dressed." She said telling herself as much as she did Jack.

Before heading for the bedroom, she walked over to Jack. He was facing away from her and she wrapped her arms around him along with the blanket before placing a kiss on the back of his bare shoulder. She felt his cool skin on her warm body and lingered there a moment.

"What was that for?" He asked smiling back at her and he turned around.

"No reason, just because I love you and you're my husband."

He smiled and gave her a quick kiss and she grinned and scrunched her nose up at him.

Ï love you too."

"Maybe you should go get dressed." He said slyly.

"Maybe you should yourself, otherwise we'll never get anything done."

"That wouldn't be so bad, would it?"

"No, it certainly wouldn't be." She replied playing along with him.

"I'll come find something when I'm done here alright." He said and she nodded.

Elizabeth headed back into to the bedroom to find something to wear.

She started to dress and tidy her hair, all the while she noticed Jack frequently glancing over at her from the kitchen and she smiled to herself.

After breakfast Jack and Elizabeth headed out for a walk, they strolled through the forest hand in hand as they took in the scenery.

"It's Christmas Eve tomorrow so I thought we would head back home this afternoon." Jack suggested.

"Home sounds good."

"I'd like to spend the time with you at home, and maybe go out and find a tree."

"Sounds perfect Jack."

The cool winter air blew and Elizabeth shivered.

"Maybe we should head back to the cabin now. You're cold and it feels like it could snow soon."

"We might have a white Christmas." Elizabeth exclaimed excitedly.

"Would be lovely but even without the snow my Christmas is already pretty bright." He said giving her a smile and a kiss on the cheek. "Come on let's head back to the cabin." He said guiding her back in the direction of the cabin and she willingly complied.