Many thanks to copswife for your help with what was supposed to be playtime and is now the flashback.
I have done multiple chapters today so please make sure you've read 7 and 8.
Henry woke with a gasp. Fear caught up with him quickly because the last time he had a dream it involved an evil mummy who wanted his life force and Vicki performed a dark ritual after stabbing him. Vicki? Where was Vicki? Fear was replaced by curiosity as he spied a little box and an envelope lying next to him. He opened the envelope and found a card that said Happy Anniversary on the front and on the inside flap was a note written in Vicki's handwriting:
Henry,
Meeting you a year ago has made the biggest difference in my life.
You forced me to do more than just live my life.
You forced me to face it and to face myself.
My life is better for knowing you.
The rest of the card read:
There is an appointed time for everything.
And there is a time for every event under heaven.
A time to give birth, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted.
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to tear down, and a time to build up.
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance.
A time to throw stones, and a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing.
A time to search, and a time to give up as lost;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away.
A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together;
A time to be silent, and a time to speak.
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time for war, and a time for peace.
And a time for us.
Forever yours,
Vicki
The dream long forgotten, a happy tear slipped down his face as he opened the box with trembling hands.
He saw a silver pocket watch with the moon and stars on the front and when he opened the inside his breath caught in his chest as he read the inscription.
A Time for us
He looked up and saw her standing there watching him. He didn't even hear her come in. Neither one said anything for minute. He finally got up and as he walked over to her, she admired his gorgeous body. He kissed her deeply then pulled back. Standing there forehead-to-forehead and looking into each other's eyes. Both were replaying the events of last night in their minds and hoping for a repeat tonight.
Flashback:
It was as if there was a fire raging within them both fueled by their need to touchand to be touched. Every kiss, every caress fueled the inferno and deepening their connection. The horror of the dream was lost, a forgotten ghost, as they found not only pleasure, but solace in one another. In this moment of togetherness, of tenderness they lay to rest the ugliness and frustrations of the past year. Their eyes locked unwilling to relinquish the other's gaze, but for a few moments where their lips met. It was as if they could see deep down into the other's soul. As together they found that peak, the climax of their lovemaking, Henry found himself surprised by the lack of desire to bite her. Instead he found her lips once more, sharing a deep kiss that was both tender and passionate. It was in that instant that they felt it, that completeness when a soul recognizes its mate. They knew this was the beginning of something special.
Henry took Vicki by the hand and led her to the bed as they prepared for a long and active night ahead.
Ok, so I really hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please let me know what you think.