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Chapter 35 - Moving On
Kaname literally tracked Hikari. His heightened vampire senses such as his sight and sense of smell helped him to find his wife and he was led to the Aidou manor, dripping wet from the hammering down rain.
He rang the bell and the heavy door opened with a creek. A timid maid squeaked when she saw the pureblood vampire standing there, his clothes wet through and leaving nothing to the imagination, "Lord Kuran, what are you doing here," she asked with a squeak.
"Where is my wife," Kaname asked with a low growl.
"Hana, please attend to the queen," Kaname heard Hanabusa's voice say and the maid scurried away. Hanabusa walked down the central staircase, "Lord Kaname, come in."
Kaname barged in and glared at his friend, "Where is Hikari?"
"Hikari is resting," Hanabusa replied.
"Why is she here," Kaname asked, "She doesn't know where you live."
"I found her," Hanabusa replied, "She was wandering a muddy country path in nothing other than a thin night gown. She was in a state and I needed to help her. Is that a crime?"
"No… I thank you for that… but I know you have feelings for my wife," Kaname replied, "I want you to stay away from her from now on. You're far too familiar with her."
"I was with her when you weren't," Hanabusa hissed, "When you were still having sex with that whore Hanaka… when you wouldn't give her up. I loved her first."
"Well, why didn't you take her when you had the chance," Kaname asked.
"Hikari remained faithful even though you refused to," Hanabusa replied, "I even kissed her but she pushed me away. She is so pure… it's blinding."
"Where is she," Kaname asked after a long silence. Hanabusa gritted his teeth before hanging his head with defeat.
"I'll take you to her," Hanabusa replied. Kaname smiled slightly but his expression straightened again. Hanabusa led the pureblood prince up stairs and down the long corridor before they came to Hikari's room. He opened the door and Kaname saw the same maid who had opened the front door to him attending to Hikari, "Hana, please go and get some dry clothes for Lord Kaname."
"Yes, my lord," she said as she ran from the room.
"I will leave you with her," Hanabusa said and he disappeared down the corridor. Kaname stared after him before walking into the room. He was certain that if the floor wasn't carpeted, a puddle would have formed where he was standing. Hikari was lying there and didn't seem to acknowledge him until he came close to the bed.
"Why did you run off like that? I was so worried. You put yourself in danger and guess who suffers the most… me… that's who. I have been searching for you for hours."
"I'm sorry," Hikari replied, "I am a disgraceful wife… I should be looking after you yet… you always look after me. I should be giving you what you want the most… I am well recovered from childbirth. Why does it have to be like this?"
"Sex isn't what I want the most," Kaname replied, "I want my wife back… in her entirety. Yes, I want to make love to you and love you as any man can love his wife. But as I said, I need you to be emotionally involved. It isn't just a physical experience. I need you to be with me and giving back what I am giving you. That's why it is called making love. It isn't just sex. Anyway, I was more worried about your safety than that."
"I'm sorry…" Hikari replied softly and then her eyes drifted down to his clothes, "You're wet."
"It's raining," Kaname stated softly. Then, Hana walked in and handed the clothes to the wet through young man. Kaname thanked the maid and she walked out silently. Kaname unbuttoned his shirt and took it off, placing it on the dresser chair. Hikari watched him silently and Kaname noticed, "Hikari, are you staring?"
Hikari's pale cheeks reddened deeply and looked the other way. Kaname smirked to himself cheekily, "At least she still finds me attractive," Kaname thought. Eventually, Kaname dressed himself in the dry clothes and he sat back on the bed. Hikari sat up and stared at her husband. Her eyes drifted to the door, her eyes and glowing red and Kaname heard the door's lock click, "You locked the door?"
"Yes," Hikari replied as she got onto her hands and knees and crawled over to her husband. She touched his face and kissed him lightly on the lips, "I think you put those clothes on prematurely."
"Hikari, are you implying what I think you're implying," Kaname asked as he watched her with shocked eyes, "You've just told me that you're not ready."
"I said nothing of the sort," Hikari said as she moved so that she was straddling his lap, "I merely said that I was sorry for putting you through hell and torture. I have been selfish with my grief. You have grieved too. I am sorry. The Aidou housemaids have looked after me well and I am well rested. I am ready to be your wife again."
She leaned forward and kissed him deeply, cupping his cheeks. Kaname pulled her body forward and towards him, her body pressing against his. Kaname groaned deeply, feeling his self control slipping away.
"Kaname, make love to me," Hikari whispered, "Remind me of what I have been missing."
Kaname hesitated. He didn't want to do this in someone else's house but this was an exceptional circumstance. He needed to show Hanabusa who Hikari belonged to. Without a second's thought, Kaname allowed her to kiss his neck and unbutton his shirt slowly. Kaname eventually stood up with her in his arms and placed his beloved on the bed, "I don't want you to hold back vocally. Scream my name as loudly as you want when I make love to you."
Hikari nodded in the heat of the moment as she pulled him down into a kiss. Kaname's shirt fell on the floor as Hikari pushed it from his shoulders and Kaname pulled her night gown from over Hikari's head and threw it on the floor, leaving her nothing but her underwear. Kaname's lips travelled down Hikari's chest, kissing her silk clad breasts sensually. The young woman underneath him moaned breathily as his lips kissed her bare stomach.
"Kaname, God! Kaname… what are you doing to me," Hikari cried, unable to move with the unbearable pleasure her husband was making her endure. Kaname kissed her belly button before kissing the waistband of her silk panty. Hikari arched into his touch and grabbed onto his hair, "Don't stop!"
Kaname removed her panties and smiled at her gently, throwing them onto the floor and leaning down to kiss her on the lips. Eventually, Kaname tore himself away to remove his trousers and underwear. He laid himself upon her and leaned on his forearms and gazed into her eyes. In her eyes, Kaname searched for the emotion that he felt for her and he found it shining in her sapphire orbs.
"Tell me you love me," Kaname said in a heated yet tender whisper. Hikari rested on of her hands on his cheek and smiled gently.
"I love you," she replied, "Thank you for waiting for me for so long."
Kaname growled as he began to make love to his wife and Hikari let her head fall back on the silken pillows, gasping for breath and whispering his name with every movement. Her hands buried themselves in his hair and Kaname sank his fangs into her neck, making her scream in ecstasy. Hikari's nails raked down his back, drawing blood and causing the delicious scent of each other's blood to rise into the air. Kaname held his wife possessively and claimed the woman who was already his.
Eventually, they fell into a heap in each other's arms, unable to think or speak clearly. It had been an intense coupling and they were clearly spent. Kaname sighed and pulled his bride to lie on him, "Well, that was fun…" Hikari whispered, "But I cannot believe we did it here in Hanabusa's manor."
"He won't mind," Kaname said, "Most of the bedrooms in this place is sound proof for the sake of what we have just down now. Being vampires, we have better hearing than humans so extra measures must be taken."
"I see," Hikari replied, "Well, we should get dressed again just in case a maid wants to come in. I'll unlock the door."
Kaname reluctantly removed the duvet from his body and bent down to pick up his clothes. He also picked up Hikari's night gown and underwear, "I'm sorry about before," Hikari said, "I always seem to mess everything up… and I blame myself for everything that happened."
Kaname fastened the belt on his trousers and buttoned up his shirt before walking around the bed and helping his wife to redress herself, fastening her bra and pulling the nightgown over her head, "Hikari, you've got to stop blaming yourself. It's ruining our relationship."
"What do you mean," Hikari asked, suddenly panicked.
"You don't talk to me and you don't share your thoughts with me," Kaname said quietly, "I had to grieve for our child alone because you wouldn't let me in. I needed to be with you… I still do. I want to share myself with you and you with me."
Hikari threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms around his middle and resting her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat, "Kaname… Kaname… Kaname…." She whispered, "I am selfish. Please forgive me."
Kaname returned her embrace and rested his chin on the top of her head, "There's nothing to forgive, my dearest. I just want to be with you."
Hikari smiled for first time in months. Kaname scooped his delicate wife into his arms in a bridal lift and held her tightly, "We're going home."
"Are you sure we should do that," Hikari asked, "It's still raining."
Kaname placed her back on the bed, "I will request for Hanabusa contact Kuran manor to send a car round."
Hikari nodded as her eyes flashed red and door unlocked again. Kaname leaned down and kissed her cheek before walking out of the room. Hikari sighed and Kaname closed the door behind him. Kaname walked down the corridor and he encountered Hanabusa as he did so.
"I hope my message was loud and clear," Kaname said, "She belongs to me and never to you."
Hanabusa gritted his teeth, "I loved her when you didn't and I still do. That's all I have to say."
Kaname chuckled, "Well I do now and would very much like to go home. Please contact my manor and tell them to send a car around to pick us up. Hikari needs her rest."
"Whatever for, Kaname? To bare you more heirs?" Hanabusa taunted, "That's selfish."
"For your information, I am not trying to get Hikari pregnant again. Princess Haruka is our priority for the time being. A son will come on its own."
Hanabusa gritted his teeth painfully, "Well, don't rush her. She is in no condition to bare another child."
"I know that," Kaname replied, "Now, contact the main house. I will stay with my queen."
Kaname turned on his heel and walked away, leaving Hanabusa to silently seethe.
When Hikari and Kaname finally returned home, they immediately walked to their daughter's nursery. The maid who was looking after Haruka stood up like a shot with a huge smile on her face.
"My lord, My lady, I'm so glad you're back," she said. Haruka, who had her back to them and deeply engrossed with her toys, looked around to see her parents standing there. Haruka jumped to her feet and ran towards her mother's open arms.
"Mummy," she cried. Hikari scooped Haruka into her arms and, "Mummy."
"Haruka, I love you," Hikari whispered as she kissed her child's cheek. Haruka laid her head on Hikari's chest, right above her heart. The maid made a quick exit and Hikari walked over to the rocking chair. Kaname watched her as Hikari, for the first time since Haruka was born, gave Haruka energy, "It won't be long until she develops fangs," Hikari said pensively, "But that was an odd feeling when she took energy from me."
"You'll get used to it," Kaname said, speaking from experience.
"Mummy's energy is yummy," Haruka giggled.
"I'm glad you think so, honey," Hikari said as she stroked Haruka's silvery white hair. Kaname knelt in front of them and gave his wife and child a warm smile. Hikari gently rocked the chair as Haruka laid her head back on Hikari's chest and curled up on her lap, "Kaname," Hikari said after moment of comfortable silence. Kaname looked up at her
"Yes," Kaname asked and Hikari gave him a warm smile.
"Everything is perfect. We do not need another child yet. If we are blessed with a son in the future we will be happy but I am satisfied with the life we have now. No more tears from me. I can't grieve anymore. I have no more tears. My thoughts will always be with our little boy but it is time to move on."
Kaname sighed and nodded, "I'm glad."
"Come here," Hikari smiled and Kaname stood up and leaned down, "Give me a kiss."
Kaname chuckled before planting a kiss on Hikari's lips, deepening it almost immediately. Suddenly, they heard kissing sounds and they broke this kiss and looked down. Haruka was smiling and giggling.
"Daddy, kissy," she patted the top of her head signalling her want for a kiss on the head. Kaname and Hikari laughed.
"All right, Haruka," Kaname said with a small couple and he pressed a long kiss on to the top of his daughter's head affectionately. Hikari smiled as she smiled at the scene before her.
"She really loves you," Hikari observed, "And you thought you were bad with children."
"It's different when the child is your own," Kaname replied, "Haruka is my pride and joy as my firstborn child."
Haruka played with her mother's curls which hung around her face, combing them through with her little fingers. Kaname's heart swelled with pride. He knew his daughter would grow up into a beautiful woman and that he would have to keep her prospective suitors at bay.
Hikari, who has been lost in her daughter, looked up at her husband and gave him a radiant smile. The sun had finally come out and its rays shone through the gossamer curtains, illuminating his beautiful wife's features, especially her smile, "What is it, love," Hikari asked.
"Have I ever told you how beautiful you are," Kaname said as he caressed Hikari's petal soft cheek. Hikari blushed slightly.
"All the time," Hikari replied, "You tell me all the time."
Kaname knelt down on one knee, "Hikari, will you marry me?"
Hikari gave him an odd look, "Kaname, in case you hadn't noticed, we're already married."
Kaname chuckled lightly, "Yes, but… I want us to renew our vows. That's what I really want. When we were married over two and half years ago, we didn't love each other. You were scared and lonely and I was… lusting after another woman who I thought I loved. I want to apologise for the way I treated you back then. I am truly sorry and the only way I can truly make it up to you is if I ask you to marry me again."
Hikari smiled gently, "You have made it up to me in many other ways… I don't think that… we need to do that."
"Hikari, I want us to do this," Kaname replied, his eyes pleading with her, "At the time, we weren't married. We were merely two people living together with separate lives and interests. Now, I want to affirm what we have by renewing our vows and getting married again. Haruka and Sara can be your bride's maids. I'll have Takuma be my best man."
"It would be cute to see her in a little white dress… and I want to wear a pretty wedding dress too," Hikari said as she gazed down at her daughter, almost in a dream.
"Exactly… and we can have a proper wedding night too…" Kaname said, "How does that sound? We can go on honeymoon… leave Haruka with her grandparents and… be newlyweds once again."
Hikari smiled brightly, "Yes, I will marry you… again," Hikari giggled and she kissed him lightly on the lips. Kaname placed Haruka on the floor so that he could kiss the mother of his child deeply. Haruka giggled and clapped gleefully.
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