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There is a little love scene in this chapter. As usual it's in italics.

Chapter 27 – Love for Each Other

Hikari rocked her child, humming a soft lullaby. It had been one and a half weeks since the birth of Haruka and the whole court was buzzing with excitement. Kaname couldn't have been prouder with his little princess. He had secretly wanted a son but it didn't seem to matter anymore when he held his little daughter or, as he was doing now, watching his wife cradle her lovingly.

Unlike himself, the winter sun, which was pouring through the windows, favoured her beauty. It illuminated her facial features her silvery hair shone with a mirror shine.

"This will be her first Christmas with us," Hikari mused out loud. Kaname smiled slightly and walked over to her as Hikari placed the sleeping Haruka in her bassinet. He placed his hands on her hips from behind and kissed her neck with wet kisses. Hikari giggled and squirmed against him, "Lord Kaname, what are you doing?"

"What do you think," Kaname whispered, "I want you."

Hikari pulled out of his grip, "I can't."

"Why not," Kaname asked, completely bewildered, "It's been well over a week now since the birth. We have waited as the physician said we should."

Hikari nodded, "I know that but it isn't as simple as that. That's only a recommendation. I am still rather sore. Do you ever see me sitting down? I always stand where possible."

"Perhaps you should be checked to see if anything is amiss," Kaname said.

"Plus, I'm still a little weak. My body isn't as strong as it used to be. Haruka took up to half of everything I consumed when I was pregnant with her," Hikari said as she pulled away from him even more, walking to the other side of the bassinet, "I'm sorry, Lord Kaname, I'm just not well enough for such… physical exertion yet. I love you… you know I do."

Kaname stared at her for a moment, "I see."

"Lord Kaname, you're upset aren't you? I'm sorry to deny you like that," Hikari said, "But you must allow me time to become strong again."

Kaname walked around the crib towards his wife and took her into his arms, "All right…" Kaname wanted her… needed her… craved her… His need for her was overwhelming and unrelenting. Every time he was near her, his body ached with the need which threatened to consume them both. Having her in bed with him was bad enough. However, he knew he had to respect that Hikari was now the mother of his child, his heiress, who was the longed for child.

"Your mother and father are coming to the presentation of our child, aren't they," Hikari asked as she rested her head against his chest, "Are you excited?"

"I wouldn't say I was excited by it," Kaname said, "But I want the whole court to know how beautiful our daughter is," Hikari giggled in response, "Just like her beautiful mother."

"You flatterer," Hikari playfully smacked his chest, "But Haruka is a very beautiful child."

Haruka was fast asleep in the basinet. Kaname and Hikari both admired their daughter, noticing the small way Haruka was becoming aware of the world around her. Being of pureblooded birth, Haruka's development was quicker than any human or lower class vampire infant. She was already the size of a four month old baby and had the mental capacity of a child of that age.

Kaname kissed his wife deeply, bringing her into his arms tenderly, "Everything is perfect," he whispered against her lips. Hikari threw her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.

"Yes, everything is perfect," Hikari said, "I have you and the rest of our family… what more do we need?"

Kaname kissed her hungrily and greedily, taking without asking yet knowing that she gave willingly. Hikari pressed herself against him, wanting him and forgetting everything which didn't belong in that moment. The broke their kiss briefly, savouring the moment before their lips touched again and intoxicating the other with their presence.

"Kaname," Hikari moaned softly. Kaname smiled against her lips, please be the fact that she didn't address him as "Lord Kaname". She had only called him just "Kaname" on a handful of times. It was when they were close to each other, about to succumb to the passionate feelings they could barely contain.

"My little Hikari," Kaname whispered tenderly. Their kiss continued for a long time, totally consumed by their love for each other. Kaname's hands travelled over her curves and he backed her against the wall. Hikari's stomach had healed and gone back to its usually flat state but her breasts were fuller due to the milk which was produced for their little daughter.

"Kaname, please don't go too far… you know I'm not ready yet," Kaname heard her say. She was right. He couldn't go too far. He didn't want to hurt his lover. Kaname broke their kiss and brought her into a tight hug.

"I love you, my little Hikari," Kaname whispered, "I will never let you leave me."

Hikari gripped his silk shirt, bringing him closer to her, "I will never leave you, Kaname."

Kaname's grip on her tightened and he leaned down to kiss her passionately, as he did before. They whimpered and cried out. Hikari no longer care about how sore she was. She needed to feel him against her. Pulling him towards the bed, Hikari fell on the bed and Kaname fell on top of her.

"Hikari, you told me you didn't want to."

"Forget what I said," Hikari whispered, "You need me, Kaname, I should not be selfish."

Kaname stared at her, "I can't do this if you're in pain."

"It will be a sweet pain," Hikari whispered, "It's a pain I can bear… only for you."

Kaname caressed her hair lovingly, "Have you taken the herb," Kaname asked.

"I asked Hana to give it to me this morning," Hikari said as Kaname slowly moved her nightgown up her legs, "I was feeling better this morning and I wanted to be prepared."

"I am afraid that I will hurt you," Kaname whispered against her neck.

"Be gentle… you know how to pleasure me," Hikari answered as they undressed each other, "But we must be quiet too. We cannot wake the baby."

Kaname nodded as he threw her nightgown on the floor. He gazed down at her and, as expected, there was not a trace that she had been pregnant at all. Kaname kissed her stomach and up to her bra clad breasts.

Hikari whimpered under him and began to unbutton his shirt, pushing it from his shoulders to reveal his firm and lean upper body. As she ran her hand around him, she noticed that he was muscular yet not overly so. His skin was like marble and as her hand travelled up to the back of his head, his hair was silky under her touch.

Hikari pulled him down by the back of the head to kiss her and Kaname gladly obliged. Kaname held her to him, wanting to protect her from the outside world and so that she was only consume by him. Kaname knew he was possessive but his overwhelming need to possess and make her his was too much for him.

Hikari didn't resist as he finally connected himself with her. It was quite painful but Kaname was gentle. He caressed and kissed her, making her forget about any pain she had been in. Their bodies didn't separate once as their love for each other was revealed to one another by tender touches, kisses and caresses. They tugged on silky hair and gripped onto each other tightly as they came to their end.

"I love you, Kaname," Hikari whispered breathlessly as they lay in each other's arms, "I love you so much."

"I love you too, Hikari," Kaname caressed her cheek gently. The light of the setting sun gave their room a wonderful glow. It made the couple feel calm and at ease. Kaname pulled the thick comforter over them and they both fell into a deep sleep.

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