Chapter 5: Impatience and Decisions
That night after dining with the elf lord, Thorin decided he would visit with Lily, to see how she progressed. However, when he approached the chambers in which she was kept, he was stopped by two armored guards, grossing their spears. Thorin stepped back in confusion,
"Let me pass, I am here to see lady Lily of the house of Winters." Thorin announced in a loud voice. The elves stood firm.
"I demand an answer!" Thorin roared at the silent guards.
"Her ladyship must convalesce. No one may enter but lord Elrond." One of the elves finally said.
"You cannot stop me from seeing her!" Thorin said in a threatening tone. The guards did not move. Thorin was enraged by their behavior, and went in search of lord Elrond. Once he finally came upon the elf lord, he angrily addressed him,
"Why have I been barred from Lily's room?" He roared.
"She is still healing, master dwarf. I can promise you, when the time is right she will receive you. Until such time, you must let her rest." Elrond said in a calm, steady voice.
Thorin became ever more enraged by the attitude of the elves. He was barred from seeing his own lover. What right had they? He then went in search of Gandalf, to demand his entry be granted. As he found the wise old wizard enjoying his pipe in a balcony over-looking the valley, Thorin became quickly angered by how calm everyone was.
"Gandalf, they cannot stop me from going to her! I never should have trusted you! I never should have let them take her! She is now their prisoner, and I cannot reach her!" Thorin raged, pacing back and forth.
"Patience, master dwarf. They are not keeping her prisoner. Her wound was deep, as I had said before, she needs special care." Gandalf said as he puffed on his pipe.
Thorin turned on Gandalf with pure fire in his eyes, but seeing as how he would not help, Thorin stomped off. His sleep was not restful that night, and his attempts to see Lily the next day met the same frustrations. As the week swept over into another, Thorin could no longer bear it. He made the decision to confront Elrond and demand entry, or he would break down the doors.
As he marched into Elrond's study, followed by his company of dwarves, Elrond turned to Thorin with a smile,
"Ah, master dwarf. You have come just in time. Join me, we shall have a meal together and discuss the rest of your journey." Elrond said in a merry tone,
"No! No meals, no more talking, I will see her now! What have you done with her?" Thorin demanded angrily, he would not bear the elves' games any longer.
At that moment Gandalf entered, "By Durin's beard! Never have I seen such rudeness! Contain yourself master dwarf! The elves have done their best to mend young Lily, and this is how you repay them? Accept lord Elrond's invitation!" Gandalf boomed.
Thorin looked at Gandalf, and then sideways at Elrond. He did not like being put in such a difficult situation.
"I accept your invitation." Thorin said, bitterly.
As the dwarves were led to the dining area, and all seated, Thorin's mood only became more sour. He had longed for the company of his lover now for almost a fortnight, and these games were only causing his frustration to grow.
Just as the meal was served, lord Elrond looked over Thorin's shoulder and said,
"Ah! My Lady Lily, welcome back to your company." Elrond's smile was warm and kind.
Thorin froze, staring straight ahead, hearing her name had suddenly brought back the weeks of yearning, and a nervousness built up inside him.
"I thank you for your kindness, lord Elrond." Lily answered, her tone was happy, and it touched to the very heart of Thorin.
He turned slowly to see her, his heart racing. She stood clothed in a fine elvish garment, white, and flowing, with a gentle train behind. Her hair was intertwined with white flowers, and her skin was glowing. Thorin's heart leaped into his throat, she was breathtaking.
"Please, join us my lady." Elrond said, extending his hand to show a free seat next to his side.
Lily approached slowly and seated herself next to the tall elf. He leaned over and whispered into her ear. Thorin wanted to know what secrets were being exchanged. What had the elves been doing to her all this time. As the meal began, Lily raised her eyes and locked her gaze on Thorin. She did indeed seem healed, as well as he had ever seen her, a stirring within him made him wish that everyone else would leave them alone. It did not take long for his wish to be granted. As the meal ended, lord Elrond and Gandalf retired to the study, and the rest of the dwarves ushered Bilbo out, leaving the lovers alone.
"How have they treated you?" Thorin asked quietly.
"Quite like royalty." Lily responded, looking down.
"I have missed you so." Thorin said in a voice, cracking slightly. He reached his hand over the table, and she placed hers in his.
"And I you, my lord." Lily said with a blush.
Seeing her cheeks turn pink made Thorin flush. His urge to claim her returned to him in full haste. He rose up from his seat and pulled her by her hand to his side. He gently took her chin in his fingers and kissed her deeply. Her lips tasted so sweet. He then turned to lead her to his chambers when they were met at the door by lord Elrond.
"My apologies, master dwarf. Before you are reunited with your lady, we must discuss something." He said in a curious tone, glancing at Lily.
Thorin's frustration boiled up again, accompanied by confusion, how could they know she was his lady? What on earth could be so important that it could not wait till morning? He intended to take his lover several times tonight, and did not wish to be disturbed. As though reading his mind, lord Elrond spoke,
"It is to do with your mistress."
Again, there! He knew! Thorin looked back at Lily, who lifted her gaze to meet his. Something shone from her eyes that he could not read. He turned back to Elrond, and gruffly answered,
"Lead on."
Lord Elrond then led Thorin into a private library, stopping at the door and indicating for Lily to wait outside. He went to sit at a long table, gesturing for Thorin to join him. After hesitating a moment, and looking back at the door, Thorin sat down.
"So what business have you to discuss that is so urgent." Thorin asked in a rough tone.
"Lily should not leave here when you and your men continue on." Lord Elrond said in a low tone.
Thorin puffed up his chest, and demanded, "And why ever not?"
"She is with child. Your child." Elrond said, unwavering.
The news hit Thorin like a shock of cold water. He was awash with emotion; joy at the idea of having a child, anger at having it kept from him for so long, concern for her well-being on their journey, and feeling indignant at lord Elrond for assuming they could protect her better. His mouth was dry, and after a stunned silence, he uttered,
"With child...my child..." He turned his head to look at the door, knowing that just beyond it she stood, his heir in her womb.
"I am sure you will agree, that the road you will travel is too dangerous for a woman with child. Especially such an important child." Elrond said in a coaxing tone.
Thorin's pride suddenly took hold, and he blurted out, "She will stay by my side, she could not be better protected by anyone else!"
"Do not be so selfish, master elf. If you lose her, you will never forgive yourself." Lord Elrond warned.
Thorin knew his words were true, but could not bear hearing them from an elf. He rose up abruptly and headed to the door. He would not be kept from her, he would take her with him to his homeland, he would make her his queen, and their child would be born in the same chambers where he had been.
As he came bursting from the door, Lily stepped back in shock. His expression concerned her, for she had seen it before, and it only ended up in quarrel.
"So...you have received the news?" Lily asked gently.
Thorin looked up, and approached her, his expression changing to joy, "Yes, my love, I have." He then looked down at her belly, and gently placed a hand on it, "Our child, my heir." A smile came over his face, and his beautiful blue eyes softened.
Lily enjoyed seeing such gentleness on his handsome features, it made him look so much younger. It made her flash with a heat she had not felt in a fortnight.
Thorin then looked up into her eyes and said, "So this is why they would not let me see you. They did not want me to do any harm in the early stages." Thorin chuckled.
Lily raised a hand and gently stroked Thorin's cheek. Her touch electrified him. He then suddenly stooped down and lifted her up, carrying her in the direction of his chambers. As they arrived he kicked open the doors and marched her to the bed. He lay her down gently, before returning to the great doors, shutting and barring them. They would not be disturbed tonight.
He then came back to the bed, looking down at his beautiful lover. Her skin aglow, and her delicate smile on her red lips. He hungered for her.
As Thorin raked Lily's body with his eyes, she too observed him. He had not slept well, that was obvious, and he had been stressed, the lines of his face were deep. If only she had been allowed to see him earlier, he might have been more calm, but lord Elrond did not want Thorin to have any more wanton nights with the young lady until she was well, and the child was considered safe.
Thorin leaned in and kissed her deeply. His groans of pleasure returning. Oh how Lily loved that sound. However, despite his desire, her king was tired, and she felt she needed to pleasure him this time. She pushed him by the shoulders and flipped him over on the bed. She then kissed him passionately, massaging his tongue as he had always done to hers. His groans grew louder, and she knew she was doing well.
His hands slipped down and grasped her firm backside. His strong fingers began to pull up her hem, when she stopped them with her own. She lifted and gently shook her head. Thorin looked confused, was she not going to allow him to make love to her? She then slid down his torso, and off of the end of the bed, between his legs. Her hands trailed lazily down his thighs, and back up again. Thorin closed his eyes and gave a great, rumbling sigh.
Lily's nimble fingers then moved to his belt, and slid his trousers down a bit, Thorin lifting his back a bit to aid her.
"What, my wicked little nymph, are you doing?" She heard his voice rumbling, eyes still closed.
"Hush, my king, this time, I am in control." Lily whispered.
She positioned herself between his thighs, and gently began to kiss and flick her tongue around his hardened manhood. Thorin took in a sharp breath, arching his back ever so slightly. Knowing he was enjoying himself, Lily continued on. She wrapped her lips around the tip and gently rolled her tongue around, sucking with just a little pressure. Thorin's deep-throated groans were a welcoming sign.
She flicked her tongue just around the edges of his tip, teasing him perfectly. His hands found their way into her hair, and his fingers tangled into her curls. She then wrapped her hand around his shaft, and positioned herself to take as much of him into her mouth as she could.
The warmth of her mouth left Thorin shuddering with pleasure. His grip in her hair tightened, but never pulled. He did not want to restrict her in any way,
"Where did you learn such wicked things?" His ragged voice asked.
Lily merely began the up and down motion of sucking on his member, using her hand to pull up with a firm pressure along his shaft, and gently massaging on the way down again. Her tongue always working around the engorged tip.
"Uhh, yes!" Thorin groaned, arching his back again.
Lily increased the pace, as well as the pressure, causing Thorin to groan louder and louder. The feeling of her soft hands gripping him so, left him utterly breathless. She continued on in a firm rhythm, pushing her lover closer and closer to release. The feeling of her warm mouth encircling him again and again drove the king mad with pleasure, until finally, he raised his head in a violent jerk, locking eyes with her, his mouth open as he groaned out a deep, primal release, spilling himself into her mouth.
His head then fell back onto the bed, and his breathing was fast and shallow. Lily then stopped her assault on his member, and he released her hair. She then straddled him on the bed, just enjoying the flush of his skin, and his ragged breathing. She had given him a mighty release.
"My lady..."Thorin began between breaths, "A mouth as noble and beautiful as yours should never sully itself in such an act." Thorin said in a sincere tone.
"You did not enjoy it, my lord?" Lily asked, thinking she had somehow not pleased him.
"No, indeed I did, but you are far better than to do such a low act." He said, finally raising himself onto his elbows, looking up at her.
"It is no low act to please one's lover, my lord." Lily said in a tone of surety.
A smile crept into his handsome features. He then rolled her over onto her back before stating,
"You have not gotten away from me, my lady, I still intend to take you all night long." Thorin warned in a low, rumbling voice, causing her folds to ache.
"I expected nothing less, my lord." She answered, her eyes twinkling, "But for now my lord, you must sleep, and once you are rested, I will willingly submit myself to your desires."
Thorin did not argue this, he merely moved up to the head of the bed, bringing Lily along, and then he moved under the sheets, pulling her to rest on his chest. It did not take him long to fall into a blissful sleep. Lily kissed his strong chest, and let herself join him.