Chapter 41. I'm Sorry
Rifiuto: Non Miniera
Fiyero pulled the covers on the bed back and slipped underneath them, gently brushing his feet against his wife's. Elphaba lay with her back to him, and she turned, to look at her husband.
"Hey love."
A glare, and she turned back around.
"Fae, I'm sorry." He said, gently rubbing her shoulders. She pulled away roughly. "You have every right to be mad. We should have told you back at Shiz, after you got back. I'm sorry." He said, kissing her hair and turning on his side, putting his back to her.
Elphaba thought a moment, and then turned onto her other side. She moved until she was pressed against his back, spooning her body against his, her legs mingling with his. Her arms wrapped around her husband's waist, and she pressed her cheek against his back.
"I shouldn't be angry. You were withholding it to protect me." Elphaba whispered.
Fiyero turned, to look at his wife. He turned completely in her embrace, and wrapped her in his arms.
"No, you have every right, my queen. I kept something from you, when we promised from the day we married, that we'd never keep secrets. It's my fault."
She snuggled into him, hearing his heartbeat under her ear.
"I love you, my king."
His fingers found her hair, and slowly, began the soft rhythm of stroking it. Firmly, he kissed her forehead, and held her closer.
"And I love you, my queen."