A/N: This is it. The chapter. Leon / Smut / Fornication / Horizontal Hanky-panky / whatever you want to call it.

Sariel and Elliott finally consummate their relationship.


Chapter 13

...The Storm

The soft alarm on Sariel's phone pulled her from sleep. She quickly fumbled with the device and turned the annoyance off. She glanced at her watch and saw that it was seven a.m. She slid out of the luxurious queen bed and padded through the suite she shared with Lilly.

She ripped the down comforter from her best friend's body and giggled when the woman curled into a ball. Sariel's deep red hair was tangled all around her face. She ran her fingers through the tangled tresses and climbed into bed next to Lilly.

She reached out and started gently shaking the sleeping woman's arm. Lilly stirred beneath her touch and grumbled loudly. She burrowed under the pillows and pathetically swatted at Sariel.

"Lilly, you need to wake up. You're getting married today." Sariel softly called out.

"I'm up. I think. Coffee?" Lilly called out from below a pillow.

"Only if you physically get out of the bed." Sariel teased.

"You suck. I'm uninviting you from the wedding." Lilly groaned.

The two women rolled out of the bed. Sariel was wearing a tank top over a pair of white panties. Through the material of the fabric, you could see just how working on the farm had shaped and toned her body. She was lean and toned with a beautiful amount of muscle definition in her arms and legs.

"Dude, you're pretty, Rinn. Elliott's a lucky man." Lilly called out.

"Thanks, Lil. Take a shower. I'm going to Leon's to take one." Sariel replied.

She turned towards a small bag and tossed her shampoo, conditioner, body wash and other essentials into the confines of the bag. She pulled on a pair of gray lounge pants that clung to her and flowed like water. As she departed the room she slipped on a pair of black flats.

Five minutes later she could hear the soft sounds of the television in Leon's room. Sariel knocked gently on the large wooden door and smiled when Leon opened it for her. He was wearing a pair of jeans and his feet and chest were bare.

"Lilly taking a shower?" Leon laughed.

"You know it. I'd like to bathe sometime in the next three hours." Sariel quipped.

"Help yourself. I've got coffee made too. Chris and Lia are coming to the wedding tonight." Leon stated happily.

Sariel hugged her friend and marched into his bathroom. She effortlessly shucked off her clothing and climbed into the expansive shower stall. Steaming hot water cascaded around her and she stood in the center of the shower. She quickly moved through washing and conditioning her hair and scrubbing her body clean. She swore she heard Elliott's voice from the other room.

By the time she'd finished, her skin was pink from heat and steam billowed in thick clouds around her. She tugged on a clean pair of underwear and opted to go braless for the time being as she pulled on the gray pants and top again. She ran a comb through her hair and wrapped it in a towel.

When she exited the bathroom she smiled as she saw Elliott and Leon conversing over a pot of coffee. Leon took the third cup from the table and without breaking eye contact with Elliott, he held it out for Sariel. He smiled as the small woman scooped the mug from his hand and brought the hot beverage to her lips.

"Michigan Cherry. It's still your favorite, right?" Leon asked gently.

"Yes. Thanks, big brother." Sariel lovingly stated.

"Big brother?" Elliott asked inquisitively.

"Not legally, but sort of unofficially. After Dean died, I moved into Sariel's apartment with her. Her parents sort of unofficially adopted me, once mine disowned me for going into Government work. I met the love of my life because of what I do. I'd never give that up. It's why I'm so protective of Rinn though. I truly treat her like she's family, we all do. For all intents and purposes, she is my baby sister." Leon stated fiercely.

Their morning progressed peacefully. The trio joined Lilly in the room she shared with Sariel and enjoyed a small breakfast together. Sariel was appointed Keeper of the Phone and forbade Lilly from reaching out to Audrey. Unfortunately, this meant Sariel started playing messenger between the two women.

The hours ticked by peacefully and serenely. Sariel, Leon, Elliott, and Lilly all decided to go for a walk through the gardens. By the time they finished, it was nearing lunchtime. As they retreated to Lilly's room, they ordered room service and all focused on Sariel as she expertly tuned and prepared her violin.

The alarm on Lilly and Sariel's phones rang at two, signifying it was time for their hair and makeup appointments. Lilly and Sariel got their hair and makeup done first, to prevent Lilly and Audrey from seeing each other. Leon and Elliott followed suit and Audrey was pampered last.

After their appointments, everyone bade each other farewell and retreated to their own rooms to change. Lilly was wearing a soft mint green dress, while Sariel changed into a flowing silver satin gown that looked beautiful on her. She glanced at the jewelry she wore - the same lotus set Elliott had given her eight months ago and smiled.

By five, the reception hall was set up and Sariel's violin was safely stored on the stage. The large Grand Piano had been rolled over and prepared for Elliott. Sariel smiled happily when she saw Leon's guitar on the stage.

The gardens were illuminated at six and the guests started arriving. Sariel took her place in the staging area. Leon was escorting her down the aisle. He stood in a rich black tuxedo and silver tie. His silver wedding band gleamed in the candlelight.

The soft dulcet chords of music started playing, signifying everyone the ceremony was starting. The large doors opened and revealed a whimsically decorated garden, complete with fairy lights and beautiful flower arrangements. The rows of chairs were decorated with peach flowers and Sariel felt a tear slip from her cheek. Lilly was standing beneath a beautiful floral archway. Her dress billowed softly in the wind and her eyes sparkled in the candlelight.

Leon extended his arm to Sariel and smiled when she took hold of him. She clutched a bouquet of lilies and roses in her left hand. They effortlessly flowed down the walkway and when the reached their parting area, Leon softly kissed Sariel on her cheek.

Sariel took her place to what would be behind Audrey and turned towards the doorway. The music shifted and everyone stood from their seats. Audrey and Serah appeared in the doorway. Red's dress was a slightly darker shade of green than Lilly's and looked elegantly beautiful on her. Her long brown hair was delicately braided and several butterfly pins adorned the plait. Serah's dress was the same shade as Sariel's and her black hair was curled softly.

Sariel glanced at Lilly and saw tears streaming down her face. The wedding photographer expertly worked, capturing all of the precious moments shared here. As Sariel scanned the crowd she saw Chris holding his small daughter and he waved at her slightly.

When Audrey approached the archway she hugged Sariel tightly. She turned towards her fiancee and took her hands in hers. The officiant began by asking everyone to their seats.

The ceremony proceeded beautifully and an hour later, Audrey and Lilly were now officially married. The cheers and whoops from the crowd of their family and friends made their hearts swell with an overabundance of love. Lilly passionately kissed Audrey to close out the ceremony.

"May I proudly present to you, Mrs. Lillyandra Granger-Quinn and her wife, Mrs. Audrey Granger-Quinn." The officiant stated proudly.

Everyone moved quickly to the reception hall. Dinner was served and Sariel spied her mother critically watching everything. Sariel was excited to be sitting with Elliott at the head table. Lilly and Audrey took the center seats, while Leon and Serah sat to Audrey's right and Sariel and Elliott sat to Lilly's left.

"Rinn, you look absolutely stunning. I can't keep my eyes off you. Promise you'll dance with me later?" Elliott whispered.

"You're the most attractive man here, Elliott. I'd love to dance with you." Sariel whispered back.

Serah climbed up onto the stage and clinked her champagne glass a few times. Everyone's attention shifted to her and she smiled at everyone. She took a small sip of the wine before speaking.

"Hi everyone. I'm Serah, Audrey's big sister. I knew when she and Lilly started dating they were going to get married. They met when Audrey was twenty and blossoming into the lovely woman she is today. Lilly's been the best thing to ever happen to my sister. Welcome to the family, Lilly, we're proud to call you a Quinn." Serah lovingly called out.

Audrey popped up behind Sariel and tapped her on the shoulder. Whispers were exchanged between the two women. Sariel finally nodded and stood from the table. As she made her way to the stage, Elliott and Leon followed her.

Sariel took the microphone from Serah and hugged her softly. She swallowed a few times and looked back to see Leon and Elliott in position. She turned back towards the reception and conquered her fear.

"Hello. Some of you might know who I am. My name is Sariel Lia Shade. I'm probably the closest thing to a sister Lilly has. Lilly's been my best friend for nearly seven years now. We've been through some tough times in our friendship, but one thing that's always stayed true is the amount of love Lilly has for the people she cares for in life. I remember the day Lilly and Audrey met, we were eating lunch at the mall. Audrey walked past our table, wearing a red dress. Lilly, with a mouthful of food, stared after her and proclaimed Red was going to be her wife. It took Leon and I a bit to convince her to swallow her food then chase her down, and chase her down she did. That week, they went on their first date. That was four years ago today. I can't imagine anyone better for this crazy, jubilant, loving person that is Lilly than Audrey. I love you both so much," Sariel took a deep, steadying breath before continuing, "I have the supreme pleasure of being asked to perform the song for the couple's first dance. Lilly and Audrey, if you don't mind." Sariel finished with a flourish towards the dance floor.

She replaced the microphone in the stand and loosened her body. She drew her violin to her shoulder and started softly drawing notes from the instrument. Soon Leon and Elliott joined in and Sariel's voice began filling the reception hall.

As she beautifully sang the note's to A Thousand Years, she stared at Lilly as she expertly led Audrey though an intimate waltz. As the song neared its finish, the lights were dimmed and Lilly cradled Audrey to her lovingly.

Applause broke out through the reception as Sariel, Leon, and Elliott finished. Leon waved to Chris and smiled when the towering brunette made his way towards the stage. Leon gently tapped Sariel on the shoulder and took her place at the microphone for a moment.

"Lilly, I know there's a group of people missing tonight. Ones that we all hold near and dear to our hearts. While they're gone, they're never forgotten. Before Drake passed, he had Sariel and I help him with a gift for you. I know I'm not your brother by blood, but I would be honored if you'd join me for what should have been Drake's dance with you." Leon stated with tears in his eyes.

Lilly nodded, equally as teary-eyed as Leon was. They'd set a table for those family members that had passed. Both of Lilly's parents and Drake, as well as Audrey's mother, had passed before they married.

Tears flowed freely down Sariel's face as she drew her violin to her shoulder once again. Chris started slowly drawing notes from the guitar and soon the notes of "I Hope You Dance" started fluttering through the air. Drake's voice played through a recording.

Leon and Lilly spun across the floor as he expertly led her through a dance. They were both crying heavily. As the song ended Leon hugged Lilly tightly. He smiled brightly at Audrey when she wrapped her wife in her arms and comforted her through her pain.

The DJ started playing music and Sariel laid her violin back on its stand. Elliott quickly moved to her side and wrapped her in his arms. He rubbed the tears from her cheek and kissed her softly.

"That was beautiful, Sariel. Would you dance with me?" Elliott whispered.

Sariel nodded and allowed Elliott to lead her to the dance floor. He pulled her close to him and began leading her through a waltz. She laid her head on his chest as they moved together. As the song changed Leon asked to cut-in.

He spun Sariel gorgeously and pulled her back to his embrace. He danced with her slowly, relishing the time with his dear friend. Leon guided her through a complex series of spins and turns and gently spun her back to Elliott.

Audrey, Lilly, Serah, and Evynne descended on Sariel and pulled her off the dance floor. Eyvnne kept staring towards the doors. She looked almost panicked.

"Lucian is here. I've got the guards looking for him, but they haven't found him yet. Please watch your back, Lia." Serah called out.

Sariel took her leave from the reception to head towards a bathroom to freshen up. As she walked past the storage closet, the door flew open and she was pulled inside. Hands flew angrily over her bare skin and the nauseating stink of alcohol permeated the air.

She tried to scream but felt a hand clamp down over her mouth. Her eyes adjusted to the dim light of the storage closet and the amber eyes that greeted her raptor-like gray gaze sent shivers through her spine. She struggled to reach for the door and managed to tumble out to the hallway.

Lucian forced her against the wall opposite the closet. He greedily devoured her lips with frenzied, sloppy kisses. The only thought on his mind was claiming Sariel for himself.

Sariel's back and arms were pressed against the wall. Lucian was pinning her shoulders down, preventing her from moving while he continued assaulting her mouth with kisses. The stink of alcohol on his breath nauseated her. The familiar scent of Elliott's aftershave permeated her senses. The pained cry he released cut Sariel to her core.

Sariel finally wrestled her arm free and slapped Lucian as hard as she could. The echoing crack of her palm against his cheek sounded like thunder. She drove her right knee upwards into his crotch as hard as she could muster. The brown-haired man stumbled backward and Sariel started running after Elliott while wiping Lucian's saliva from her lips.

"Elliott, wait! Listen to me! Please!" Sariel pleaded as tears streamed down her face.

Elliott stiffened at her cries but continued walking away from her. His heart was shattering into oblivion with every step he took. The pain in his soul was blinding.

"Damn it, Remington, please! It's not what you think!" Sariel cried out as she ran after him.

Her heels clicked on the floor with each stride she took. The silver dress she wore swirled around her as she chased after her boyfriend. Her legs burned from running in the dress shoes, but she was determined to catch Elliott.

"Lia, stop. I… can't do this. Not now. I thought you cared for me, but to see you kissing someone else wounded me, Sariel. Did yesterday not matter to you at all? I thought… It doesn't matter what I think, apparently. I'm going home." Elliott spat out.

""Ellie… I do love you." Sariel replied weakly.

Leon nearly collided into Elliott as he rounded the corner. His sapphire eyes darted between Sariel's sobbing face and Elliott's. Confusion danced across his eyes and he reached out to stop Elliott.

"I suggest if you want to keep that appendage, you'll retract your arm, Leon." Elliott growled out.

"Woah, Elliott, stop. What the fuck happened?" Leon asked assertively.

"Ask Sariel." Elliott spit out viciously.

Elliott shoved the door to the street open and slipped out into the throng of people. Sariel chased him outside and nearly ran after the cab Elliott climbed in. She would have had Leon not caught her and pulled her back from the street.

She collapsed into her friend's arms and felt the dam of her emotions shatter into a million pieces. For the second time in her life, she felt her heart shatter and break. She didn't fight Leon when he easily hefted her into the air and carried her inside.

Lucian had been thrown from the building and the security guards were now standing watch at the entrances to the Hotel. Leon carried Sariel to one of the couches and cradled his friend to his chest. Chris, Audrey, and Lilly caught up to them and immediately descended on Sariel. Their young friend was beside herself with grief and anguish. Tears flowed freely down her porcelain cheeks.

"Where's Elliott?" Lilly asked gently.

"Gone." Sariel replied.

"Gone? Gone where?" Audrey asked.

"He got into a cab and left." Leon answered.

"Oh god. What happened?" Lilly inquired.

"Lucian… kissed me. Elliott saw everything. I was trying to fight him off, but I couldn't. I finally broke free and tried to stop Elliott and explain, but he just left… He… asked me if yesterday even mattered to me." Sariel wailed.

"Rinn, what happened yesterday?" Chris asked softly.

"Elliott and I went for a walk in the gardens, before my massage appointment. We ended up getting in one of the boats and he rowed us out to the lake for a while. We… said I love you for the first time." Sariel whispered painfully.

"Oh, Sari. I'm so, so sorry. Serah and I told security to throw him out. They were looking for him." Lilly stated.

"Doesn't matter now. Elliott left me." Sariel replied weakly.

"Sariel, you love him. Chase him. If today has taught me anything it's that you can't let love go once you've found it." Audrey prodded.

"How do I tell him that? How do I tell him that the man that's tormented my life for eight years forced himself on me? How do I make Elliott believe that, knowing that Lucian and I were engaged? How do I tell the other half of my soul that I can't breathe without him and I hurt when he's not near me?" Sariel angrily spat out.

"The way you just told us, Crane." Leon softly spoke.

"Leon, can you take me to my parents?" Sariel asked softly.

"Of course, Sariel." Leon replied warmly.

"I'm sorry I ruined your wedding." Sariel stated sadly.

"Sariel Lia Shade, you did nothing of the sort. You aren't blood, but you're family. Go fix this. Call us tomorrow and let us know what happens." Lilly stated aggressively.

Sariel stood and smoothed the wrinkles from her dress. She tucked a few strands of hair behind her ears and wiped the tears from her face. Leon reached out to provide her a steadying hand and squeezed her hand softly.

"We'll tell your Mom that you got a headache and Elliott took you up to the suite to sleep." Audrey spoke gently.

"Thanks, Red. I love you both." Sariel replied.

Leon and Sariel wove their way to the underground Parking Garage and eventually found his black Jeep. They climbed inside and within minutes they were making their way towards the outskirts of Zuzu City. Sariel pulled her phone from the small wristlet that hung delicately at her waist.

She felt the phone vibrate as she flicked the screen on and her heart leaped at the message preview on the screen. She quickly typed in her passcode and unlocked the device. She called up her text log and started reading the message Elliott had typed to her.

"Rinn, I'm on the way back home. My train should arrive in an hour and a half. I'd like to call and talk to you, but I'll do that tomorrow after we've both had time to calm down." Elliott's message read.

"I understand." Sariel quickly typed back.

"You two took the train here this time, how are you planning on getting back? Do you want to borrow my Jeep?" Leon asked softly.

"Valentine. I've got it covered, but thank you." Sariel replied sweetly.

She felt giddy when they arrived at her parent's house. She practically leaped out of the Jeep and bolted to the front door. She pulled the spare key from its resting place and fumbled with the lock a few times before gaining entrance. She bolted upstairs to her old room and threw open the closet.

She pulled her old Motorcycling outfit free and tossed it on the bed. Leon knocked from the door jamb and started smiling at his friend. He laughed when he saw the stern look of determination on Sariel's face.

"What's so funny?" Sariel asked.

"Not a thing, Rinn. We never thought we'd see you this happy after Drake passed. It's been so rewarding getting to see you happy." Leon stated.

"I didn't think I'd find happiness. I didn't want to, for the longest time. I can't lose him, Leon." Sariel admitted.

"I know, baby, I know." Leon replied.

Sariel quickly stripped to her bra and underwear. She pulled on a pair of socks and dark blue bootcut jeans. The thin black shirt she plucked off a hanger clung to her small frame tightly. The deep red and gray angel wing design on the front was beautiful. She pulled on her trusty leather boots and slipped her leather jacket on and zipped it up.

"I am thoroughly convinced you could make a pillowcase look good, Rinn." Leon chortled.

Sariel waltzed from the room and took the stairs two at a time. She retrieved the key for her motorcycle and marched out into the backyard towards the shed where it was housed. She entered the combination for the lock and slid the doors open, revealing the sleek black Harley Davidson inside. She expertly turned the key in the ignition and smiled when the mechanical beast roared to life. She wheeled it from the shed and quickly mounted the bike.

"Ride like the wind, Rinn." Leon called out.

"Always do." Sariel yelled out.

She shifted the motorcycle into gear and quickly sped down the driveway. The bike roared beneath her and she leaned into it. The powerful vibrations from the engine seemed to sooth the ache in her bones.

When Sariel hit the highway, she revved the engine and went full throttle. She quickly weaved her way through the few vehicles on the road and sped towards her destination. The light from the lone headlight cast a brilliant glow ahead of her. Once she cleared the sparse grouping of other travelers, she beamed when she noticed the road in front of her was clear.

The journey that should have taken nearly four hours to complete took her just over two hours. She eased off the throttle and slowed to a twenty mile per hour crawl as she neared her Farmhouse. She brought the motorcycle to a stop and cursed the rain falling from the sky. She quickly wheeled the bike into the shed near the house and tossed her jacket on the floor.

She locked the shed and literally ran to the beach, making the normal thirty-minute walk in the span of fifteen. Her clothes clung to her frame like a second skin. The thin material of her shirt didn't leave much to the imagination as the rain-soaked her to her bones. She saw the soft glow of a light from Elliott's cabin and prayed to Yoba he was home and still awake.

Sariel stood outside the door and drew a breath, steadying her nerves before she knocked. The light sound of her knuckles rapping on the wood echoed around her slightly. She heard a chair move and the familiar sound of Elliott's footsteps on the wooden floor. The door swung opened and bathed her in a pale glow.

"Rinn? I wasn't…" Elliott said.

Sariel interrupted him by launching herself into his arms and silencing him with her lips. Her kisses were hot and impassioned. Reason threw itself to the wind as raw need and desire overtook her.

Elliott moaned beneath her onslaught of kisses and wrapped his arms around her tightly. He lifted her easily and kicked the door shut. He set her down inside the warm cottage and reluctantly broke their kiss.

"Shouldn't you be at the wedding still?" Elliott asked cautiously.

"No. I should be here, with you. I need to fix what was broken. Please, just, hear me out. After I've said what I need to, I'll leave, if that's what you want, but I can't let things between us end like this." Sariel cried.

Elliott sighed and scrubbed a hand over his face. He opened his mouth to make a comment but quickly decided against it. He nodded towards Sariel and waited for her to speak.

"I am really hoping this doesn't mess up things between us. I didn't willingly kiss Lucian. He's a sloppy drunk, always has been. He kissed me. He was waiting in the supply closet for me. When you saw us I had gotten out of the closet. I was trying to get him off me when you found us. Serah and Lilly had told the security there to find him and throw him out when they saw him. He found me first," Sariel slowly spoke as tears flowed down her cheeks.

"I couldn't stay at the wedding because I should have been there celebrating with my best friend. Lilly is my best friend, but so are you, Elliott. When you walked away, I felt my heart break like it did when Drake died. I can't lose you. I've only truly, deeply loved two people in my life, Ell. I love you. With every fiber of my being. All I can do anymore is think of you. I love you more than life itself. The day I first met you, I fell in love you with. Every day since then I fell a little more in love with you. I feel like there's something missing in my soul. I left as soon as I realized it and I had to come tell you. I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry I hurt you. I'd die before willingly hurting you. I can't breathe when you're gone, and my heart hurts if you aren't near me." Sariel sobbed as she spoke.

Feeling a small reprieve from the pain in her soul, she turned away from Elliott and steeled herself to face the freezing rain once again. She slipped her hands beneath the collar of her shirt and pulled the lotus flower necklace she wore free and slipped it off her neck. She dropped it on the floor and started to grab for the door when Elliott stopped her.

"Sariel, wait. Please. Look at me." Elliott stated faintly.

Sariel held her breath and turned around. The look of peace on Elliott's face eased some of her pain and suffering. She maintained her distance from him as she continued to cry.

Elliott was on her in an instant kissing her passionately. He speared his fingers through her wet hair and crushed her lips with his. He growled when she molded her body against his. He broke the kiss and cupped her face in his hand.

"Rinn. I love you, too. I… have a hard time expressing how I feel about you, and I apologize profusely for that. But I do love you. So very, very much Sariel. I'm sorry I left. You mean the world to me and I cherish you deeply." Elliott stared into her brilliant gray eyes as he spoke.

Sariel closed the slight distance between the two and brought her tender lips to Elliott's. This time their kisses were softer, gentler. He stroked her back through the wet material of her shirt.

"You're freezing, Sariel. Come here, let me warm you up." Elliott chided softly.

Sariel swallowed the lump in her throat and took a step backward. She slipped her boots off and stood in front of Elliott. His eyes were roaming every inch of her body. The thin black shirt she wore clung to every swell and curve of her torso. She reached down to the hem of the shirt. Her steely gaze never left Elliott's as she shed the shirt and revealed her bra-clad torso to him.

She quickly shed the jeans and socks she was wearing and felt goosebumps creep along her skin as she stood, nearly naked, before Elliott for the first time. The cerulean blue bra and panties she wore stood out against her pale skin. She reached up to her hair and pulled the pins that held the style in place free. Thick waves of dark mahogany hair cascaded down her shoulders and back. She took a deep breath and removed the last of her clothing.

"Oh, god, Sariel. You're exquisitely beautiful." Elliott gasped.

Sariel blushed furiously. She took a step towards Elliott and smiled when his warm hands began roaming her chilled flesh. She frowned when his hands left her body until she realized he was unbuttoning his shirt.

Elliott pulled the dress shirt free from his belt and tore his undershirt off with it. His long honey-red hair cascaded down his shoulders. He smiled when he noticed Sariel staring at him intently.

He knelt before her and gingerly scooped her cherished necklace from the floor. He quickly looped it around her neck and smiled when the pendant fell between her breasts. He rose and placed his hands on the backs of her thighs and hefted her into the air easily. He carried her to the bed and gently laid her on top of it.

"The necklace still suits you, darling. I've never seen you without it since I gave it to you." Elliott purred.

"That's the first time I've taken it off since you gave it to me." Sariel admitted.

Elliott kissed her again. His lips were tender and soothed the pain Lucian's fevered kisses had left. It was like he was trying to burn every memory of Lucian's kisses from Sariel's memory. He eventually broke their contact and stared lovingly into Sariel's eyes.

"Ell… Before we… I haven't… You're my first." Sariel blushed as she tried to speak.

"I am quite honored you would give me that gift, Rinn. I will cherish it forever. Do you trust me?" Elliott inquired.

"With my life." Sariel replied without hesitation.

Elliott quickly undid his belt and shed the remaining articles of clothing to the floor. A devilish grin formed on his face when Sariel gasped at his size. He gently climbed between her legs and propped himself up on his arms.

"Darling, it's going to hurt, but I swear to you I'll try to make this as pleasurable for you as I can. Are you still certain this is what you want?" Elliott purred.

"Elliott, I love you. I don't want this, I mean, I do, but I need this. I need to feel you." Sariel whimpered.

"As you wish, darling." Elliott stated.

He brought his lips to her exposed neck and bit the tender flesh. As he sucked on her neck, he trailed his left hand along her side. He rubbed the palm of his hand gently upwards towards her collarbone and gently massaged her breasts. The soft mounds of flesh were topped with taut, pink nipples. He lowered his mouth to one and drew the small bud of flesh between his teeth. He rolled his tongue around the swollen bud and glanced at Sariel's face. Her eyes were open as she stared at him as he ministered to her.

Elliott released her nipple and wet two of his fingers in his mouth. He looked to Sariel and smiled as she nodded at him. He gently inserted the first finger and smiled when she gasped. He curled his finger as he thrust it into her warm, wet folds.

"More, Elliott." Sariel whimpered.

He obliged and slid a second finger into her. She mewled as he pumped his fingers back and forth. He moved his free hand to the hard, rosy bud between her folds and started slowly rubbing it with the pad of his thumb.

Sariel moaned and whimpered as he played her like his own special instrument. She arched her back as she neared an orgasm. She could feel a tightening in her abdomen as her nerves burned from pleasure. Her breath was falling in short, ragged breaths.

"Ell… Don't stop." Sariel panted.

"I have no intentions of stopping, Rinn." Elliott growled.

Sariel felt her body involuntarily tense and she screamed his name as she climaxed. Her body shuddered and throbbed. She gasped when Elliott seized the opportunity to withdraw his fingers from her.

He reached towards his nightstand but was stopped by Sariel's hand on his arm. She pulled his arm towards her. She swallowed and looked him in the eyes.

"Just you. Please, Elliott." Sariel pleaded.

"Are you certain?" Elliott asked.

"As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west." Sariel replied.

"Are you ready, love?" Elliott inquired.

Sariel nodded and parted her legs slightly. She lifted her hips to give Elliott better access to her sex. She bit her lip in anticipation.

Elliott pressed his lips to hers and kissed her deeply. With his left hand, he stroked himself and aligned himself at her entrance. He stared into her eyes and thrust his hips forward. He felt resistance and thrust harder. He felt Sariel flinch and he slowed his progression. He gently rolled his hips backward and stayed his movement.

"I love you, Sariel. Breathe, my love." Elliott whispered.

When she drew a breath, Elliott thrust into her as hard as he could and growled when the final bit of resistance gave way. He started thrusting slowly, enjoying the magnificent feeling of her. Sariel whimpered and cried out against him. He filled her so completely she thought she'd burst. At first, his thrusting burned, but each stroke lessened the pain and quickly brought pleasure to her. Tears fell onto her cheeks as Elliott thrust into her and she closed her eyes to the pain.

"Sariel, look at me." Elliott commanded.

She opened her eyes and looked at his face. He was smiling slightly and had stopped thrusting into her. She reached towards him and placed her hand on his chest.

"Thank you, Sariel, for this gift," Elliott thrust forward as he spoke, "I love you more than I need oxygen to breathe. You are my beloved, my soulmate."

"I love you, Elliott. This… fuck… you feel… amazing." Sariel whimpered.

Elliott growled again and lifted her hips so he could thrust a little deeper into her. He gasped when he realized she was taking all of his girth and length with each thrust. His breathing was steady and Sariel cried out below him.

"Is this okay, darling? Am I hurting you?" Elliott asked concernedly.

"Don't… stop… harder. Please. I can take it." Sariel panted.

Elliott shifted his position slightly and started pounding into her mercilessly. The pleasing sound of his skin slapping hers as he sunk completely into her made him smile. He looked down at Sariel and her eyes were closed and she was biting her bottom lip.

He started slowly rhythmically thrusting forward, taking care to be as gentle as possible. He wiped the tears from Sariel's cheeks and bucked his hips into her. The gasp that escaped her lips sent shivers down his spine.

"Ellie… I'm getting close again." Sariel whimpered.

Elliott responded by licking his thumb and rubbing circles into the hardened bud between her folds. He smiled brightly when she arched her back against him. He could feel her tighten against him and knew he couldn't hold out much longer.

Sariel rolled her hips and looped her legs around Elliott's waist. She dug her heels into him and urged him closer to her. Wave after wave of pleasure surged through her body as she climaxed a second time.

"Rinn… you are perfect. I'm close, darling." Elliott stated.

He growled and started to move to withdraw from Sariel. Again she prevented his movement and locked her legs tighter around his waist. He clutched her body to him and started mercilessly thrusting into her. He felt the familiar tightening of his own orgasm and he moaned her name as he climaxed.

The two lovers collapsed, their bodies spent from their lovemaking. Elliott held Sariel to him tightly and rolled the two of them under the blankets on his bed. He brushed her hair to the side of her neck and stared at her.

"That was amazing, Rinn. Are you okay?" Elliott asked, concernedly.

"Better than okay. Elliott, promise me something?" Sariel asked.

"Yes, my love?" Elliott replied.

"Stay. With me. I… don't want anyone but you." Sariel stated.

"Darling, I will never leave you. I love you entirely too much to lose you." Elliott said.

Sariel nestled her head against his chest and breathed his scent in. She snuggled closer to him and kissed his chest softly. Her heart felt full and her soul finally had peace.

Elliott lightly caressed her face and back. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead and wrapped his arms around her. They laid together for a few hours, tightly embraced in each other's arms.

Sariel stirred and whimpered against Elliott's chest. She kissed him softly and moaned when he started stroking her sides. The fire in her body was building again.

"Rinn, I would very greatly enjoy repeating our previous event. Are you up for that?" Elliott whispered.

Sariel answered by gently running her tongue across Elliott's lips and bit his bottom lip softly. She moved her lips to his neck and bit down on the delicate flesh. She spent moments biting his neck and sucking on the tender flesh, leaving a mark behind.

Elliott growled slightly and allowed Sariel to dominate their orchestration. The two moved together perfectly. As the night dragged on, only Yoba could tell where Elliott ended and Sariel began.