Wow, 8 chapters already, I didn't know I could write so much about this story. Blame it on my LOTS withdrawl will you?
I know my english grammar sucks, sorry about that.
So, new chapter, as usual please read and review, at least let me know if someone's reading this!
Richard came back in the room with a large plate of fruits in hands.
"Breakfast's here." He said, closing the door behind him, he walked towards to bed and gave the plate to Kahlan.
Giving him a smile, she thanked him. They shared a quick kiss and Richard took off his boots and shirt. He crawled on the bed, sitting behind Kahlan, his back resting on the headbord. Adjusting her position, Kahlan sat between his legs, her back pressed against his chest.
He kissed her shoulder and said: "Best breakfast ever."
Kahlan laughed slightly and said: "You haven't even tasted the fruits yet."
"Here, try this one." She added, feeding him with watermelon and taking a bite herself.
Richard swallowed and said: "Not too bad."
He wrapped his arms around her and captured her lips for a passionate kiss and said: "You always make fruits taste better."
Shaking head with a smile, Kahlan said: "You're crazy."
"That's because you drive me crazy." He said before kissing her neck, teasing with his tongue.
"I want you." He let out in a whisper. His warm breath on her neck made her close her eyes. She groaned when his arms left her waist and gasped when she felt his hands travelling under the shirt she was wearing but which belonged to him. He let his hands roam on her belly, not daring to go further in his exploration.
"Richard..." She whispered.
"I know my love. Tell me when it's too much for you to hold your powers and I'll stop." He whispered before teasing her jaw line with kisses.
"I don't want you to stop." She told him, her eyes still closed.
"Then let go." He replied, his hands slowly moving to caress her sides.
"I... Richard... I can't let go." She said.
Richard pulled out his hands from under her shirt and she protested.
"I know." He said with a smile. His hands made their way up to wander through her hair.
She sighed and rested her head on his shoulder, grabbing his hands, she made him wrap his arms around her. Her eyes were still closed and she didn't want to open them, ever. She wanted this feeling to last forever.
Richard stretched his arm to grab more watermelon and ate it.
"Best breakfast ever." He said.
Kahlan smiled. Finally opening her eyes she kissed him on the cheek, took the piece of watermelon he had in his hand and ate it.
They ate in silence and when the plate was empty, Kahlan got up to put the place on the table near the door, when she came back to bed, Richard welcomed her in his strong embrace. She was lying on top of him, resting her head under his chin and he was caressing her hair.
"Practice makes it better, right?" She suddenly asked.
"I guess." He replied, wondering what her point was.
"Maybe I could learn to control my powers, maybe this 'moment of ecstasy' theory is just something the Confessors invented in order to make every Confessor feel alone and miserable." She explained.
She pushed herself up to look at him and crushed her lips on his. She teased his lower lip with her tongue, begging him to deepen their kiss. When their tongues collided, Richard wrapped his arms around her and flipped her on her back, lying on top of her. She gasped and wrapped her arms around him holding him as close as possible.
When they parted for air, Richard looked straight in her eyes and said: "Kahlan..."
She cut him off and said: "I can hold my powers Richard, I know I can."
"Okay." He replied, brushing a strand of hair out of her face.
"I love the feeling of your hands on me..." She started and closed her eyes. "Please..." She begged.
Without hesitation, Richard crushed his lips on hers and she locked her arms around his neck. One of his hands travelled down to tickle her side under the shirt and she moaned, their kiss becoming more and more passionate. She was lost in the moment, enjoying the feeling of joy he was the only one able to trigger in her. When he shifted and placed his knee between her legs, she let out another deep and long moan. She shivered in anticipation as his hands where each time traveling closer to her chest. Feeling her powers emerged, unable to hold them inside of her, she pushed him away as hard as she could. It was worst that what she thought. Not only what she called the moment of ecstasy theory was right, but it was long before ecstasy that she couldn't control her powers. She couldn't lose herself in enjoying the pleasure of kisses and his hands roaming on her skin, she wasn't strong enough.
Richard almost fell off the bed and she sat up at the other side, bringing her knees to her chest as her powers released. He saw her eyes darken and her body shivered. He crawled next to her when he saw her head falling on her knees.
"Kahlan." He whispered, bringing his hand up to caress her arm.
"Don't." She whispered, not daring to look at him.
"It's alright Kahlan. We tried and you did not confess me." He explained.
"You don't understand." She told him.
"I know it's hard for you to have to deal with your powers, but it's alright." He reassured her.
She finally looked up at him, tears watering her eyes and said: "It's not alright Richard. I want to be with you. Share and feel the love and pleasure I have been longing to share with you... before I have to leave... before I have to..."
"Take a mate?" He asked abruptly.
Her mouth dropped ajar. He knew.
She looked down, closed her eyes and nodded. That was the only thing she could do. He knew. Of course he knew. He was the Seeker Of Truth.
"I'm sorry." She managed to say, trying to contain her tears.
"Sorry for thinking that I was a fool and that I wouldn't know what going to Aydindrill meant or sorry for being about to lay with another man?" He asked. His voice was so cold that Kahlan shivered.
"For being a monster." She said. She got up but had to hold on the bed to keep her balance, she still felt the weakness that appeared after releasing her powers. "I cannot be here." She said, grabbing her corset, dress and bag pack.
Richard got up, ready to catch her if she collapsed on the floor but he did not stop her. Anger had taken the best of him. He was mad at everything. Mad at her for not sharing the burden of having to take a mate, mad at her powers for keeping them from making love, mad at her future mate that he wanted to kill even if he didn't know him. He was surprised when he noticed that she had found the strength to get to the door and opened it, steadying her balance with the help of the doorknob and the wall.
"You're half naked." He told her when he saw her walking in the hallway. She did not stop. He didn't know if she had heard him.
A loud noise came to his ears and he heard Zedd exclaimed: "Spirits, Kahlan what is going on here?"
When he peered at the entrance of the room, he saw his grandfather helping Kahlan to get up.
Cara looked straight in Richard's eyes, seeing his anger, hatred and sadness and taking a look at Kahlan, the Mord-Sith immediately understood what scene was being played here.
"Come on." Cara said, dragging Kahlan towards the room she unfortunately shared with Zedd.
"I..." Kahlan tried to say. Tears were flooding down her cheeks, she was exhausted. A mysterious pain in her chest was making it hard for her to breath.
"Can't... breath." She finally let out, it seemed like she was drowning.
"You're gonna be fine." Cara said as they entered the room.
Zedd looked at Richard who was starring at the door Cara and Kahlan had just passed.
"Care to explain me what happened my boy?" The Wizzard asked.
"She's going to Aydindrill. She's taking a mate." Richard bitterly answered. He gave a look at his grandfather and stepped back into his room. After closing the door, he sat on the bed. He had never felt like this before, so empty yet so full of rage. He was mad at Kahlan, not because she was about to lay with another man but because she had lied to him. She could have told him about it, they could have talked about it instead of pretending that going to Aydindrill didn't mean to take a mate. He couldn't stay in this room anymore. He quickly get dressed and took the sword of truth, maybe he would find some armed man looking for troubles to fight with in order to ease his anger. He left the room and ran down the stairs and got out of the tavern, sword in hand. He looked around but he was alone. He kicked a log and screamed in anger. Far from easing his anger, he rose his sword and let it hit a cedar tree, marking the trunk. He repeated his action several times, screaming every time his sword hit the trunk.
"Are you alright Sir?" He heard a little voice ask behind him. He turned, wiping the sweat that was covering his face with his forearm. Dropping the sword, he sat on a log, facing the little girl who was standing in front of him. She seemed to be four, maybe five years old, she was a brunette with brown eyes. Richard didn't know where she came from but he was willing to answer her.
"Yes, I am alright." He replied.
"My name is Katty, what's yours?" She asked.
"I'm Richard." The Seeker replied.
"Why are you angry?" Katty innocently asked.
"It's complicated, grown ups things." He avoided.
"It's about love then. Mommy always says it's complicated when it's about love." Katty replied.
"I think your Mommy is very wise." Richard said trying to smile.
"You stay here, right? With the girl in the white dress. You were hurt yesterday." Katty said.
"You sure know a lot of things for being so young." Richard replied.
"I stay here a lot." She said. "Mommy works here. I always watch the new people when they come in." She added.
The tavern door opened, revealing Kahlan. She was wearing her usual Confessor dress and was caring her bag pack. Richard and Katty turned their attentions towards her when they heard the door closed behind her. Richard's heart skipped a bit and he felt anger filling him again. Kahlan stopped walking when she noticed him, their eyes met for half a second before she looked down. She looked pale and tired and Richard noticed her teary eyes. Not feeling at ease, Kahlan threw her bag pack over her shoulder and began walking in direction of Aydindrill.
"Why is she leaving?" Katty asked, getting Richard's attention by tugging on his sleeve as he kept looking at Kahlan.
"She's going back where she belongs." He said.
"What is a Mother Confessor? Does she have children? Why did my Mommy told me not to get closed to her?" Katty asked.
"Huh..." Richard started, taken aback by how much the young girl new. "People are afraid of her because she has a special power that can be dangerous. She's a called the Mother Confessor because she's the last of her kind and she doesn't have children... yet." He tried to explain without getting things too complicated.
"But you are not afraid of her, why?" Katty asked again.
"Because I... I... I love her." He said, trying to contain his tears.
"If you love her, you shouldn't let her go alone in the forest, it's dangerous." Katty stated.
He tried to see Kahlan but she was already gone, engulfed by the forest. Panic filled his mind and heart as he realized she could get hurt while traveling alone, or even worst. To him, the idea of losing her to the Keeper was worst than losing her to a mate. He got up and decided to go after her and escort her to Aydindrill. That was his initial plan, not letting her go until he knew she was safe but, anger, fear and jealousy had taken the best of him.
He was determined to make sure she was alright.