Chapter 12

Marlena snuggled up against Teagan and he put his arm around her.

"At least that part is over with. Vaughn is in the dungeon." Marlena sighed.

"We will have to go to Denerim once we get the evidence which means we will have to see Alistair."

"It doesn't matter. He has no hold on me Teagan. He is my past."

"And I am your present and your future."

Teagan got up and opened the drawer of his vanity and pulled out a small box, then crawled back into bed.

"This was my sister's engagement ring. I did not give it to Kaitlyn. I gave her some of my other sister's jewels but not this."

Marlena could feel the tears in eyes as he removed the elegant gold band and placed it on her finger.

"I love you Lena. And I want to spend the rest of my days with you and Rowan. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Would you be willing to adopt Rowann and be the mother she deserves to have?"

"Yes and yes!" Marlena threw her arms around him. "My baby; Maker rest his soul, gave me the gift of a possible extra few years and I can't ask for anything better than being with you and Rowann. I love you Teagan. I never thought I would feel this way again but you brought it out of me. And I promise to be the best mother I can possibly be."

"I love you so much Lena." Teagan kissed her. "I promise I will make our life together an adventure."

"Teagan, the only adventure I'm interested is what we can do together." Marlena purred.

"Mmmmm. Now that's what I like to hear."

"I think I know something else you might like."

She removed the sheet that covered, exposing his growing erection at last. It rose before her and Marlena took it into her hands, gently squeezing as she slowly stroked Teagan.

Teagan cried out her name as Madeline continued to touch him while lifting herself onto her knees to straddle him.

Marlena positioned the head of his cock at the opening of her sex.

"Lena!" Teagan moaned. After a wait which seemed like eternity Marlena lowered herself onto him, taking inch after inch of him into her warm opening.

Marlena crushed her lips on to his, their tongues dancing around each other furiously and then she closed her eyes, rocked back and forth. He filled her completely, and her motions grew faster as she tightened around him.

Teagan began to thrust in sync with her movements and grasped her hips as she rode him.

"Teagan groaned as he felt her body spasm, and her inner muscles milking him as she cried out his name in a way that sped up his own impending release.

Marlena was still riding out the remnants of her orgasm as Teagan exploded in her. She collapsed as his body shuddered against her, and then there was a sudden, overwhelming quiet as they recovered their breathing.

Teagan pulled the covers up over them as Marlena spooned against him.

Seeing the contended smile on her face, he brushed the hair out of her face and kissed her.

"We're going to have a wonderful life." Marlena said

"Yes we will." Teagan said as he pulled her closer to him.

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The next day they met Marcus and Britta in the study.

"We found this in his belongings." Marcus handed Teagan two ledgers and a book.

"Teagan handed Marlena one of the ledgers and opened the book.

"Andraste's blood! This details the bandits that hit Alfstanna as well me."

"This ledger has Jarrod's name and how much he was paid."

"Look at the book Marlee." Britta said.

Marlena took the book and read a few pages before putting it down.

"I think I am going to be sick."

"What is it?" Teagan looked up from the ledger.

"It's a log of his depravity."

"There are names of female elven servants who are missing." Britta said in a bitter tone. "Some of those women were my friends!"

"There's also a map that point to a wooded area just outside of Denerim." Marcus added.

"Maker's Mercy!" Marlena covered her mouth in shock.

"We also have testimony from the captain of his guard." Marcus said.

"We that settles it then!" Teagan slammed the ledger down. "We have him! I will send word to the king that we will we be arriving in Denerim shortly."

"How are the prisoners?" Marlena poured herself a drink.

"We had to put Jarrod in another section." Marcus said. "Vaughn was taunting him too much. Once Vaughn found out we got his ledgers and book, he crumbled however."

"He wet himself and is rocking back and forth in his cell." Britta said. "I guess we should prepare for a trip to Denerim." Teagan said.

"We have several prisoner wagons." Marcus said. "It will be transport everyone." Marcus said.

"We will leave in three days." Teagan said.

"Maddie is that a ring I see your finger?" Britta eyed the gold band.

"Yes it is." Teagan grinned as he put his arm around Marlena and she smiled. "She accepted my proposal and is going to adopt Rowann."

"Lady Madeline Guerrin has such a lovely ring to it don't you think?" Marlena added with a smile.

"Congratulations my lord." Ser Perth smiled.

"Congratulations." Marcus grinned. "Raelnor will be pleased when he hears of this."

"It's about time!" Britta said.

"Thank you. All of you." Teagan smiled.

"And Britta." Marlena turned to her. "We would like to retain you as Rowann's nanny with a sizable raise of course."

"I accept." Britta smiled. "I would like my fiancé to come join me if that is alright."

"Of course it's alright." Teagan said. "I'm sure we can find him some work."

"You know there was one time I wanted to push your wheelchair down the stairs. I'm glad I didn't. You are alright for a shem." Britta said.

"Thank you Britta. I guess." Teagan laughed nervously as he pulled chuckling Marlena closer to him.

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"Fergus!" Sandra exclaimed as she rushed in the study. "We just received a letter for Marlee. She's coming back with Teagan and they're engaged!"

Fergus got up from his chair and hugged her. "That is wonderful news! I could not ask for a better brother in-law! "

"There's something else." Sandra handed him the letter.

Fergus read the letter and looked at Sandra.

"Dear Maker! I always despised Vaughn. I am not surprised he is capable of this depravity. Teagan and Marlee have asked me to inform the king that they will be arriving."

"I'll have rooms prepared for them. I can't wait to discuss wedding plans with Marlee." Sandra kissed Fergus.

"And I am not looking forward to talking with the king." Fergus sighed.

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A few days later Fergus stood in Alistair's study and watched as he paced around the room as Wynne looked on.

"I will have some of my guards investigate that area from the copy of the map. Fergus, the fact they have evidence already guarantees he will be stripped of his title and lands but if we find any connection or evidence relating to those missing elves, Vaughn could get sentenced to death."

"They will be arriving in a few days with Vaughn, his guards, and some men he hired to spy and sabotage the winery."

"Thank you for letting me know Fergus. I shall make the necessary preparations."

"There is something else your Majesty. Marlena and Teagan are getting married."

Fergus watched as the color drained from Alistair's face.

"That's wonderful news Fergus." Wynne smiled wearily

"Marlena and Teagan…deserve to be happy." Alistair managed to get out.

"Thank you your Majesty." Fergus said. "I happen to agree."

Alistair watched as Fergus got up from his chair. "I must be going. I have to see Bann Alfstanna as well since she was affected by Vaughn's machinations."

"Of course. I'll see you at court."

"Goodbye Fergus." Wynne said.

Fergus escorted him out and shut the door.

"Why didn't I believe in her Wynne?" Alistair lamented. "Why didn't I believe in our love? Our son could be alive now and Marlena would have been queen had I not believed those lies! And now she is marrying Teagan."

"What's done is done Alistair and do you think you are the only suffering? I believed Eamon as well. I should have been there when she went into labor. I have to live with my actions as well. And as for Teagan. Please let her be. She loves him Alistair. I saw it. And he loves her."

"I suppose considering what…Isolde did, Teagan deserves to be happy too. I just don't know how I am going to face her after all this time. I should have been there for her when she was pregnant."

"You are King Alistair." Wynne reminded him. "If Marlena and Teagan have Vaughn and gathered all this evidence against him, then they have done a great service for the crown and the Alienage. Treat them with the respect they deserve but remember you can't go back and erase what was done. Remember I have see and spoken with Marlena. She may have forgiven but she will never forget and we just have to live with that."