Alex gazed down from the cliff she stood on, overlooking the dense forest of the Arbor Wilds and the camps of her allies below her. From behind her, she could hear the soldiers preparing for the battle tomorrow, running to and fro bringing supplies, sharpening their swords, mending and polishing their armors. Even Varric seemed apprehensive of the battle ahead, tinkering with Bianca meticulously. Grand Enchanter Fiona was with Dorian, Solas, Vivienne and the twins, discussing mage assignments on the battle field to protect the Wardens and the soldiers. Cassandra was checking in with the templars, Blackwall was talking with the Wardens and Bull was speaking to his Chargers. Even Sera and Cole were active in the camp, bringing in arrows, daggers and herbs for the camp.

"Inquisitor."

Alex looked around to see Cullen coming, and she nodded at him as he mentioned towards one of the tents… hers, from the gigantic Inquisition banner at top.

He opened the flap to the tent as she entered, only to see Leliana and Josephine standing beside a table that showed a map of the area. She looked a little farther beyond the table to see a large make-shift bed with curtains and pillows piled on it, and she sighed a little, as she's been wanting a few moments to lie down. The ride to through the Frostback Mountains was a little exhausting, and she resisted the urge to sigh in fatigue as she looked at her advisors.

"Any news, Leliana?" Alex asked as she bent down to look at the map, seeing small pieces that signified their forces.

"Yes, Inquisitor." Leliana said as she pointed at the pieces, "Empress Celene and her forces have already arrived and are currently posted on the outskirts of the Wilds. The Warden warriors are here, by the east, which we surmised would be the escape route of Corypheus' army should everything go awry."

She nodded, "And what exactly are we up against in the Wilds?"

"Red templars and a few Venatori have been spotted by our scouts and spies." Josephine said, "We've also spotted some Grey Warden mages still allied and controlled with Corypheus."

She sighed, "Then they are lost causes, and we'll be forced to kill them."

"Unfortunately, yes, Inquisitor." Cullen stated, and he pointed down the map, towards what she assumed to be the temple. "I'll be moving forward with our troops, Grand Enchanter Fiona and her mages. We'll secure the entrance of the Temple for you and your party when you arrive."

"I understand." Alex said as she sighed, "Leliana, Josephine… please spread the word. We'll attack at dawn. In the meantime, I want everyone prepared and well-rested for tomorrow. That includes you three."

As if on cue, Josephine stifled a yawn, making Alex smile a little, "The ride here must've tired you all. Go on, get some rest."

Leliana smiled, but she sent a sly look at Cullen, "Of course, Inquisitor. You should rest as well. I'll order the men to make sure you are… well rested for tomorrow." Josephine and Leliana giggled together before they bowed down at her and left the tent, leaving her and Cullen by the table.

Alex sighed before bending over the table, putting her head in her hands as her vision of the map before her blurred, "Do you think we're ready for this, Cullen?"

She couldn't hear him nod, but he spoke, "We've trained them as best as we could, Alexandra. If the Maker is merciful, we'll only have a few casualties. Do not doubt them so easily."

"And am I?" She asked him, her face still hidden in her hands, "Am I ready for this?"

Cullen remained silent, but she heard him sigh… rather deeply. She waited for him to speak, but when he didn't, she raised her head and looked behind her to see Cullen… looking wistfully at her derierre, biting his lip a little, as if he was thinking of doing something naughty to her over the table. She smirked a little, and wiggled her hips in teasing, making the man snap back to reality and look up at her in embarrassment, his face turning red and running a hand at the back of her neck.

"Like what you see, Commander?" She asked him, and he laughed a little, "I do. Very much so. And as for you being ready…"

He neared her and grasped her hips, making her straighten her back and lean against him as he lowered his head on her shoulder, "I believe… you are ready for anything. You are the Inquisitor… the Herald of Andraste… the journey you have taken the last year have bestowed upon you the wisdom and the courage to fight Corypheus." He kissed her neck as he lovingly whispered, "You are… the most amazing woman I have met in my life. There is absolutely nothing you can't do."

Alex sighed as she smiled, and Cullen's arms wound around her middle. She clung on to them as she looked down the map again, and the man behind her drew her closer to his body, moudling her back to his chest. Her chest felt like bursting at how tight but gentle he seemed to hold her, as if he didn't want to let her go. He breathed in deep, his chest expanding from behind her and he growled a little when her bottom met with his crotch, and she felt him harden with desire. She giggled as she slapped a hand on his arm, "Cullen… you should be resting."

"I'll get my rest tomorrow after the battle." Cullen growled, before he forcefully turned her around to face him, kissing her passionately, his hands crawling up her armor, unbuckling them in a frenzy. She couldn't help but laugh as he pushed her against the table, before he grasped her bottom and lifted her up, carrying her towards the bed in her tent.

"Well, aren't you eager?" Alex chuckled out loud, but she shrieked a little when Cullen threw her bodily on to the bed, before standing before her and unbuckling his armor and removing his shirt as he looked at her hungrily.

"What do you expect?" He said to her as he unlaced his pants, and Alex almost wanted to rip out her shirt at the sight of his bare and muscled chest, "You bend over in front of me, your ass practically an inch from me… and you expect me to not want you?" He lowered himself on to her as he divested his pants, his hardness clearly visible under his small clothes, "Pardon the language… but I've fucked you on a table far too many times to not be turned on at the sight."

Alex laughed a little again, but she moaned in pleasure as his hand dove right into her pants, flicking her nub again as his other hand unlaced her breeches. She quickly reached back and undid her bindings, her nipples puckering with desire and the cold Frostback Mountain air, "You act like you're addicted."

Cullen growled as he pulled her pants and underpants off her, "I am." He said before he lowered himself on to her and he licked her nipple, making her gasp at the warmth of his tongue, "I'm addicted to you."

Alex moaned again as he continued to ravage her breast, his hands moving frantically at the juncture of her thighs, making her arch and writhe in pleasure. Cullen needed no help from her at all, his cock easily hardened at the sight of her underneath him, and when he finally buried himself deep inside her, she lost all thought, marveling at the rapture he was giving her… forgetting the dreaded battle that lie tomorrow.