Chapter 24

First, I want to apologize for not updating. I had exams and lots of family stuff going on. I hope you aren't mad and find it in your heart to forgive me.

Second, this story is almost over so I want to say thanks for everyone who stayed with me. :')

Third, there is no third. On with the story!

Faye POV

I was combing my hair in front of my mirror; this would be my last time looking at myself before I would be bedded.

We were together, at last as a couple, as husband and wife.

Wife. Wife? Oh my God, I don't think I'm ready for this yet. I was scared. I was scared to approach Erik with it. I admit I'm afraid. I wondered if Erik was nervous.

Pull yourself together Faye, after all you love him and he loves you!

I was afraid to approach the door. I was shaking. I reached for the doorknob and slowly shaking. I barely turned the knob, when Erik opened the door smiling and his mask was on.

The moment he saw me, he swooped me up in his arms and carried me to bed. His eyes never left my own.

He laid me down in the middle of the bed. He didn't say a word to me. He laid next to me just staring with his beautiful eyes of his. He kept admiring me from where he was. Not making a move.

It was as if he was afraid to touch me.

Erik POV

I was afraid to touch her. She looked so fragile; that she could break if I touched that procaine skin.

She didn't say anything. Was she frightened by me? Could she see the overflowing love in my eyes? Could she see how I wanted her? How I need her? Did she know how much I love her?

She looked absolutely stunning.

Faye's POV

He just kept looking at me. Finally he broke the silence

"Faye-"

"Yes?"

"I don't want to hurt you."

"You won't."

"Being the monster that I am I do not know if I can control my-"

I roll my eyes, sometimes he's such a baby.

"Erik, please kiss me."

And he took my lips as if for the first time.

He seemed to get some of his old confidence back. He slowly touched my arm. Then moving his hands to my shoulders and moving on top of me, supporting himself with his legs and his hands right next to my neck.

He let me go to look upon me as he took off my nightgown and casted away his nightshirt and trousers.

I was breathing slowly, trying to relax myself. But passion had overwhelmed me as well as Erik.

He took a deep breath and took my lips again. His kiss melted away all my fear and nervousness. I felt completely safe in his arms. His arms were probing all over me. I felt those same sensations I felt that night I ran away from him. I would have never left if I didn't know he loved me. I wasn't complete without him.

He sat up bringing me with him, wrapped my legs around him as we just gazed at each other for the longest time.

Then our marriage was made complete. And two had become one.

Again and then again.

Only him and I.

Again and again.

Beneath a moonless sky…

We fell asleep in each other's embrace. Erik's arms wrapped protectively around me as mine clung to him for a need of knowing he was there.

Not knowing he was always going to be there.

And I would never have to say goodbye.

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