Gilded Prison Ch. 9
Standing in the throne room, Aiyana watched as T'Challa was officially proclaimed King of Wakanda, grateful that he was finally in his rightful place. Leaning back against M'Baku's chest, she felt content and at peace, now she could leave her family, because it was as it should be. Glancing around the room, she found the Elders looking at her, which made no sense, and it was making her a little uncomfortable. Hurt filled her heart, after everything that she did to not only protect the Elders, but also the heart-shaped herb, the least that they could do, was look at her as though she was a person.
M'Baku kept his hands on her shoulders, her back to his chest, after a week of not being near her and what happened with this Erik there was no way he was going to let her out of his sight anytime soon. Letting his thumb gently rub the back of her neck enjoying how she leaned into his fingers, but he really couldn't enjoy the moment because the Elders were just staring.
Carefully pulling her behind him, M'Baku openly glared at them, while he couldn't do anything about how they treated her in the past, there was no fucking way he would allow them to disrespect her again. Stepping forward, his eyes locked on the eldest woman, "Is there a reason that you and the rest are staring at my beloved?" his voice dropping low, furious that they would openly stare at her so.
T'Challa looked over and he could see that the man was about to strangle the Elder of the Merchant Tribe, moving to stand ready to intervene if necessary. Honestly though, he was just as tired of their treatment towards her, so for now he would allow M'Baku to get his answers.
Blinking rapidly, Emuni could see that the Jabari Chief was not in the mood for games, slowly standing she bowed in his direction. "I apologize if I offended you." Exhaling, she wasn't going to speak for the rest, just herself, "Aiyana, I was wrong about you, in the face of adversity you persevered, and the moment he laid eyes on you, you used your kind heart to prevent unspeakable tragedies not only to yourself, but to several people in this palace."
Taking a tentative step forward, Emuni bowed to her, "I hope in time you can forgive a fool of an old woman for judging you so harshly."
Gasping a bit, Aiyana held M'Baku's waist, she was a little taken back by what came out of her mouth. Peering around his large frame Aiyana stepped out, her eyes watching as the rest of the remaining Elders bowed towards her.
Turning her head, the wave of emotions that coursed through her was enough to bring her to her knees, she was barely able to keep her composure. Aiyana took a deep breath and turned her attention back to the people bowing. Clearing her throat, she made her way over to Emuni, "All is forgiven." she said, lightly touching her shoulder. For the first time since she was a child, Aiyana didn't feel like she was an outsider, she felt seen.
Emuni wrapped her arms around her, breaking protocol by pulling her into a hug, "I am not sure if I deserved it, but I thank you, truly."
Ramonda watched as each one of the remaining Elders hugged her, it was high time that they recognized that she was one of them. Hell, she too needed to give her daughter an apology, if she wasn't so afraid of what she would have said all those months ago, she would have been safe in Oxford far away from that monster.
Shuri watched as her sister took her place amongst the Elders, it was a bittersweet moment for her. For this just solidified her place with the Jabari, she was truly a Queen. Making her way over to her, Shuri pulled her into a deep hug, "Promise me, no matter what, you and I will always be together one way or another." She said, her voice cracking at the thought of never really seeing her again.
Aiyana was never more grateful that she finally felt seen amongst the 4 Tribes, but hearing Shuri's goodbye, that broke her heart. Leaning back, Aiyana wanted to look her sister in the eyes, "Shuri, you are my sister, I will always find time for you." Kissing her cheek, "Now, you are in charge of keeping brother out of trouble," smirking at his face, "and don't annoy mama too much. Yes?"
"I can only promise to one of those things, and I feel that being a good daughter is far easier than watching after him." Laughing as T'Challa snorted.
Making her way over to her mama, "I never really thanked you, for taking care of me, raising me, and teaching me how to become a strong woman." Aiyana wrapped her arms around her, "I love you, dearly, and know, I never blamed you or Baba for making some of the decisions that you did."
Holding her tightly, Ramonda felt her heart breaking, "I love you, so very much." Stepping back, she lightly patted her cheek, "Go, make your life, and hurry up with the grandbabies, since you are the only one of my children that seemed to take an interest in providing them."
T'Challa chuffed, "Mama, please." Shaking his head, he pulled his sister into a hug, "I will miss you, for who is going to tell me I was wrong?"
Gripping him tightly, Aiyana just laughed, "Shuri will take great pleasure in correcting you, and Nikia as well." Stepping back, giving him a look, "Duty is important brother, but so is love. However, as King, you can't push off traditions especially if someone is not ready to step up." Hoping that he understood what she was implying.
Nodding, this was one of the million things that he was going to really miss about her, the way she was able to tell him to follow his heart while being the King. Touching her cheek, he could see that M'Baku was watching, waiting ever so patiently for her to be done saying goodbye to them. Stepping around his sister, he extended his hand to the man.
"You are a great man, and I am proud to call you brother. Watch over her, she means the world to us all." He said, knowing that the palace was going to feel a little colder now that she was heading home.
M'Baku gripped his hand tightly giving him a firm handshake, "Until my last breath, I will always protect her." Pulling him into a man hug, "I am proud to call you brother." He said into his ear.
Aiyana watched as the city grew farther away, grateful that her brother agreed to transport them all back to the mountain, after the long day the thought of marching up the mountain at night wasn't an appealing idea. But she was more grateful that M'Baku accepted the offer, it was a sign that the bridge that they started was getting a bit stronger.
Looking down at her, M'Baku could see that she was already missing her family, placing his hand on her shoulder, "There is still time for you to change your mind." He said to her. While the thought of living a life without her was almost too painful to imagine, he would never want her to be unhappy.
Without taking her eyes off the city, Aiyana placed her hand on his, "I would never. I want to go be with you, with the Jabari." Looking up over her shoulder giving him a small smile, "Unless you're changing your mind." Her voice teasing.
Lifting her up, M'Baku kissed her deeply, his body vibrating as her tongue gently stroked his, nothing ever tasted sweeter than her. Groaning as he felt her arms and legs wrapping around his body, but he needed to stop. Chuckling a bit as she whimpered when he placed his head on hers, "I do not want to wait to be your husband, will you marry me tonight?" he asked her, not wanting anything else to keep them apart.
Aiyana lightly touched his face with her hand using her nails to scratch his goatee, "Yes." Laughing when he wrapped his arms around her waist and spun her around.
M'Baku gently placed her on the ground his finger's tugging the clip out of her hair wanting to see it down. "Unless you are working outside, please, keep your hair down." he said as his fingers threaded into her hair.
Tilting her head into his hand, Aiyana just smiled up at him, "Seems like a simple enough request." Placing her hand on his, sighing in contentment as she felt the ship starting to descend, she could feel her heart starting to race. Glancing up at him, she could see his excitement, "When did you have time to get everything set up?"
Turning his head towards the back of the ship opening, M'Baku held her hand in his, and started to lead her and the rest of the Tribe out, it was time to bring them home and marry his beloved. Looking down at her as he pulled her body next to his body, "Before I left," smirking down at her. "Did you honestly think I was leaving the city without you?"
Aiyana just shook her head, "No, I guess not." Stepping out of the ship, the cold air whipping her hair around her face, she was never happier to feel the cold on her skin.
Ibo looked down at the young Chief, smiling as he bounced on his feet, "Are you nervous?" he asked him.
M'Baku shook his head, "No, I've waited for this moment since I saw her, I just want it to be done and her to be mine." His eyes staring at the double doors that she would be walking out of.
Chuckling a bit, "Relax my Chief, in a moment she will be your wife." Hearing the doors open, smirking as M'Baku inhaled deeply. "Breathe M'Baku, you will not do her any good if you pass out." He teased.
Aiyana couldn't help but fidget as Zaba put a hibiscus in her hair, the red flower stood out in her white hair. "Zaba, Ibo never really talked about marriage traditions of the Jabari with me, is there something I am to do?" she asked her friend, nervous that she had no clue on what was about to happen.
Putting her hand on the door, Zaba looked at her friend, "No, all you need to do is walk to him, he'll take your hand, Ibo will bless your union and tie a red ribbon around both of your wrists. Which cannot be removed until you and my brother consummate the marriage." Smiling at the blush on her cheeks.
Blinking a mile a minute, Aiyana grabbed her hand, not wanting her to open the doors just yet. "I've never, before, what if I'm not good." Worried that she would disappoint M'Baku.
Zaba pulled her into a small hug, lightly touching the braids that were woven into her hair, "Do not worry, in time you both will learn what each other likes, but tonight, he will lead, and you will follow." Kissing her cheek, "I recommend taking a bath with him, it will help ease the pain and keep your sheets from getting blood on them." It was advice she received on her wedding night, and it seemed to help her.
Blushing, Aiyana took several big breaths and finally nodded. "I'm ready." She said, trying to sound more confident than she felt.
Pushing the door open, Zaba stood in front of her, as the sister of the Chief, it was her job to ensure the safety of his bride until she was right in front of him. Sweeping the crowd, grateful to see that everyone from the village was here to watch their Chief get married.
M'Baku locked eyes on hers, he could see her nerves and it was killing him that he couldn't just go to her. Watching his sister move out of the way as she started to climb up the stairs, bowing as she passed by, it was a sign of her respect for his new wife.
Ibo watched as the Princess made her way to her intended, her hair down in long waves with braids throughout, the red hibiscus that was tucked in gave her the regal look that Zaba was going for, but it was the simplicity of her dress. She could have worn her royal silks, but instead she was dressed in a Jabari wedding dress, and to him that showed her commitment to her new tribe.
Aiyana found herself standing in front of Ibo, giving him a polite nod, she turned her attention to the man that was to be her husband. Smiling as he took ahold of her hand, she could feel her heart pounding in her chest a little from her nerves, but mostly excitement. Lifting her eyes upwards, she found him staring down at her, smiling when he pulled her closer to his body.
M'Baku held her close to his chest, while it wasn't traditional, he honestly didn't give a fuck, she was about to become his wife. "Are you ready?" he asked her.
Exhaling slowly, "I am." Turning her eyes to Ibo, seeing him hold up the red sash indicating that it was time.
Holding the sash above his head, pleased when the room started to quiet down, and the only sound was the fire crackling in the background. "Today, we are here to join two Tribes into one. Our Great Chief, M'Baku and the Princess of the Golden Tribe."
Tying their hands together, "This red sash is a symbol of the blood that flows through your veins, it represents the love, passion, and strength that you will need to build strong foundation for your people." Tossing some herbs into the fire, Ibo used a feather to spread the smoke over their bodies wanting to cleanse their energies.
Holding their hands, Ibo could feel the energy flowing between them, it was a great sign. Turning his attention towards Aiyana then towards M'Baku, whispering only for them to hear, "Almost done." Smiling as they both nodded.
"These are the hands of your best friend. Young and Strong and full of love. That are holding yours on your wedding day. As you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside each other, as together you build your future. May your union forever be blessed."
Turning his eyes towards the people, seeing their excitement as he spread more of the smoke over them, "It is time to walk together though your people, and seal your bond."
Zaba watched as her brother took ahold of his wife's hand, wiping a tear that was threatening to fall, she felt her husband's thumb. Looking at him, "Thank you."
Olu leaned down placing a small kiss on her cheek, "Do not ever thank me." Pulling her close to his chest, "I'm just happy for him, are you not?" he asked her, wondering if she was regretting Aiyana marrying him.
"Of course, I am." Her eyes following her brother as he walked her around the fires, it was the first time in a great many years she seen him so happy, "But you know, we have been married almost a year, it would be a shame if they had a baby before us." Giving him a sly smirk.
Gripping her fingers tightly, Olu kept his eyes forward, but he could feel his body vibrating with excitement, "Well, then my love you should stop drinking that tea." Knowing that was the only thing that prevented them from getting pregnant.
Zaba shivered a bit as she felt his eyes slowly raking over her body, as her brother made his way towards his chambers with his new wife, she couldn't help but lean over, "I stopped drinking it yesterday." Chuckling when she heard him inhale.
Aiyana held his hand tightly as he pushed opened the doors to his chambers, never in her life had she ever been so nervous. Exhaling slowly, blushing a bit when she bumped into him as he stopped suddenly. "Sorry," holding up her hand that had the sash tied around it, "short leash."
Chuckling a bit, M'Baku carefully gripped her wrist in his giant hand, bringing her knuckles up to his lips. "I promise my beloved, this will be the last time you wear one." Keeping his eyes on hers, wanting to see any signs of distress, because as much as he wanted to be with his wife, he would never force it. Lifting his other hand slowly untying some of her braids. "Tell me my love, do you want me?" he asked, his voice filled with desire and need.
Feeling her heart in her throat, Aiyana barely able to speak, "I do." Tilting her head as he pulled the last of her braids out, "It was suggested to me to be in the bathtub, it should help with the pain and deal with the blood." Blushing as those words left her mouth. While she wasn't shy about speaking about sex, it was the first time she was speaking about in a non-clinical way.
Scooping her up into his arms, he turned towards his bathing chambers, wanting to do anything to make her more comfortable. Pushing the door open, M'Baku placed her on the edge of the onyx tub, kneeling before her, his thumb rubbing her bottom lip, "I will do what I can to be gentle, but I'm sorry to say this will hurt."
Aiyana kissed his thumb as it passed over her lips, her eyes looked down at the giant stone tub that she was sitting on, it was easily the most beautiful tub she'd seen. Lifting her eyes towards his deep brown ones, "It's alright, I promise I won't break." She said, her voice teasing.
Turning the faucet on, M'Baku wanted to get the water as hot as they could handle, knowing that the heat would ease the pain. Placing her hand underneath the water, "Is that too hot, my love?" he asked her.
While it was a little warmer than what she would have chosen for herself, but it didn't take a genius to figure out why it was so hot. Placing a soft kiss on his lips, "It's definitely going to turn my skin pink, but it's fine, thank you."
Laughing a bit, M'Baku watched for a moment as the tub filled, taking a deep breath he turned his eyes towards his wife's, "Last chance my love." Wanting to make sure that he gave her a choice.
Aiyana could appreciate what he was trying to do, but she loved this man, and she waited a long time to feel this way. Not wanting to waste another moment, Aiyana stood up reaching behind her back with her one free hand and undid the ties that was holding her dress up. Inhaling deeply as she felt the soft leathers starting to fall around her feet, soon Aiyana was standing in front of him with nothing but panties on.
M'Baku could not take his eyes off her, her skin creamy and pale, letting his eyes follow her natural lines, from the size of her breasts which would fit perfectly into his palms to her pink nipples that were begging to be licked. Her hips were wide, even with his big hands his fingers wouldn't touch. Taking a deep breath, M'Baku stood in front of her, his fingers threading through her hair, groaning as he felt her fingers touching his bicep.
Kneeling down in front of her, sliding down her panties, his eyes never leaving hers, "Step out my love." His voice dropping at the sight of her completely bare before him.
Doing what she was told, Aiyana gripped his shoulders unable to stop the blush that was creeping over her skin. Gasping as she felt his fingers gripping her thighs as he lifted her up and placed her into the steaming water.
Watching her as she slowly sank into the water, he quickly shucked his shirt, shoes, and finally his pants. As he stood, he could feel his cock leaking, he was desperate to be inside of her, rubbing his thumb against her cheek, he had to resist the urge to chuckle at her face. Not that he ever measured himself, but a rough guess put him about 10 inches. "My love, are you sure?"
Aiyana couldn't help but stare at his naked body, from his broad shoulders to his muscular thighs, every inch of his body was massive. Exhaling slowly, Aiyana reached up and took ahold of his hand, "I am." Sitting up, she made room for him to slide into the tub, shivering a bit when she felt his skin brushing against hers.
Stretching his legs out, M'Baku lifted her up over his thighs hissing as the tip of his cock grazed her pussy, gripping her tightly he had to resist the urge to drive himself into her body. Bringing her lips to his, his fingers creeping up her thighs stopping just at her entrance. "I need to stretch you." He said against her lips.
Gripping his shoulders Aiyana could only nod, groaning as his tongue demanded entrance into her mouth. Nothing tasted better than his natural pine flavor, digging her nails into his skin as she felt his finger push into her body. "Oh God." Touching herself was one thing, having another person touch her so intimately was completely different.
M'Baku slid his finger deep into her body, his other hand wrapping around the back of her neck desperate to hold her still against him. "Take deep breaths my love." Pleased to hear her do as he told her, adding a second finger, M'Baku could feel the wetness coating his fingers, licking the side of her neck as she arched her body into his fingers, hissing as her nails dug into his skin.
"One more, my love." he said as he scraped his teeth against her flesh. Chuckling as she shivered when he added a third finger into her body.
Aiyana could feel her lower half burning, but underneath the pain, was immense pleasure, "M'Baku, please." Desperate to feel more, needing to feel more. Rolling her hips into his fingers, wanting to reach that pinnacle of this feeling, "So, close."
Gripping her hair, M'Baku could feel her walls starting to flutter around his fingers, and as much as he wanted to let her fall over the edge but if she did, he'd never be able to get inside of her without causing too much pain. "If I don't stop now, you'll cum and I will not be able to get my cock inside of you." His voice dripping with desire.
Nodding, "Please, I need to feel you." Leaning forward, Aiyana slammed her lips on his as he pulled his fingers out, doing what she could to keep from crying out.
M'Baku lifted her up by her thighs using his hands to spread her legs apart, "This will hurt, my love, but soon, all the pain will fade, and you will only feel pleasure."
Sinking down onto him, Aiyana could feel his cock at just at her entrance, wrapping her arms around his neck, she locked eyes with him. Leaning forward Aiyana kissed him deeply she let her body relax as best she could, but she knew that wasn't going to help much.
Threading one of his hands deep into her hair, pulling back just a bit, M'Baku let his head come to rest on hers, "I'm sorry." He said, his voice strained. Slamming his lips on hers, he pulled her down and thrusted himself up into her body, his mouth muffling her cries as he broke through her barrier.
Screaming into his mouth, Aiyana dug her nails into his skin, using what she could to keep herself still, because all she wanted to do was push him off. Feeling tears stream down her face, Aiyana could feel his thumbs gently wiping the tears away. Pulling back slightly, she placed her forehead on his, "Ow." She muttered against his lips.
M'Baku had to hold himself still, the way her body squeezed him he was afraid that if he moved, he would cum well before she was able to enjoy herself. Feeling the tears on his cheek, he gently rubbed them away, his heart hurting at the thought of causing her so much pain. Leaning his head on hers, "Breathe my love."
Taking several deep breaths, Aiyana found his deep brown ones staring into hers, leaning forward she placed a kiss on his lips. Rolling her hips, as the burning sensation started to dissipate, "Please, I need to feel you." She breathed out.
Thrusting himself up into her body, almost cumming as her walls squeezed his cock, closing his eyes, all he could do was feel. Feel how wet her body was for him, how her pussy was like a velvet glove gripping every inch of him, and how her nails dug into his flesh. It was sensory overload, turning her head so that he could kiss her, he drove himself up into her body, the sounds of her gasping slowly pushing him over the edge.
Lifting herself up, Aiyana clenched her kegal muscles around him, hissing as he squeezed her hips with his hand. Tilting her head back, moaning as she felt his tongue licking the water off her neck, "M'Baku, so close." She gasped out.
Moaning as she felt her body starting to shake, self-given orgasms felt good, but this felt 100x better. Rolling her hips, desperate to fall over the edge, but more importantly she wanted him to join her in this moment.
Groaning, all he could do was bring her down onto him and his cock up into her body. Sliding a hand down to where their body was joined, his knuckle rubbing her clit, pleased when her reaction was instant. Gripping her hair, he drove himself into her body, he could feel his balls starting to tighten, "My beloved, please, I need to feel you cum."
Aiyana couldn't keep her eyes opened if she tried, "Oh God." Clenching her thighs together, gripping his shoulders, gasping as the bright lights behind her eyes started to flash. Falling forward, Aiyana wrapped her arms around his neck, doing what she could to bring it him over with her. "Please, I need to feel you."
Thrusting up, wrapping his arms around her body, desperate to hold her in place as he came inside of her body. Moaning into her ear, feeling bliss the moment the first rope of his cum left his body, pulling her down onto his cock, wanting every drop of himself deep in her body. Closing his eyes, the only sound he could hear was the sound of her breathing and the water sloshing around them.
"Aiyana." He whispered against her neck. His body shaking as it came down, smiling as he felt the goosebumps on her flesh. Tilting her head back, wanting to look into her ice blue eyes, hoping to see pleasure swimming in her eyes, grateful that he wasn't disappointed. Rubbing his thumb against her cheek, "I love you."
Leaning into his thumb, Aiyana shivered as the water around them started to cool, "I love you too." Her head came to rest on his forehead.
M'Baku wanted to enjoy the moment a little longer, but the water was cooling, and she was starting to shiver. "My love, take another deep breath." As he heard her inhale, he gripped her hips and swiftly removed his cock from her body, flinching as she gasped out. "I swear, it gets so much easier in time." He said, trying to comfort her.
Exhaling slowly, Aiyana rubbed the back of his neck with her hand, "Which I am grateful for," she said, but as she went to speak again, the sudden loss of the water and his arms wrapping around her body, moving closer to his chest, "a little warning." She huffed out.
Chuckling in her ear as he made his way towards their bed, M'Baku couldn't help but taste her skin, if it was possible, she tasted sweeter. Fuck, he just had her, and he wanted to be inside her again, laying her down, using his thighs to spread her legs apart, groaning as his cock pushed inside of her body, pleased when all he felt was her wetness.
It wasn't until his balls came to rest on her ass did he finally take a moment to breathe, he found her baby blue eyes staring up into his, not a ounce of pain reflecting in them. Gripping her thigh, M'Baku lifted her leg over his hip smirking as she hissed when he slid deeper into her pussy. "Feel me, my love."
Aiyana arched off the bed, her other leg wrapping around him, gasping as she felt his cock slowly slide out of her body, "M'Baku." Gasping as he slammed his hips into hers, digging her fingers into his flesh, using it to ground herself. Rolling her hips, her body still sore but pushing through her tenderness all she could feel was pleasure.
Wrapping his arms under hers, holding her close to his chest as he drove himself into her body, just the feel of her walls holding him as he slipped in and out of her body, it was exquisite torture. As he slid out her pussy clamped down as though it was trying to prevent him from leaving her body, pushing himself back into her deliciously tight body all he could do was feel her.
"Aiyana, please, I need to feel you cum around me." His voice shaking, it was taking all his self-control not cum. Leaning down, taking her pink nipple into his mouth gently biting down as his cock stretched her body.
"Oh God." Her hand scraping the back of his head, her body arching into his, Aiyana tightened her legs around his waist, her body shaking as her orgasm rolled through her body. "Cum with me." Her voice cracking as he bit down on her nipple.
Flicking his tongue against the pink bud in his mouth, his fingers gripping the top of her shoulders knowing that by morning there were going to be several bruises. The thought of seeing her wear his bruises only excited him more, closing his eyes as his balls tightened. M'Baku slowly drove his cock into her, groaning as his cum filled her, shaking as he felt her body milk every ounce out of him.
Collapsing on top of her only his forearms keeping him from crushing her, his head coming to rest on her forehead. Breathing heavily, M'Baku licked the sweat off her neck, chuckling a bit as she shivered as his tongue moved over her skin. Falling to the side, carefully slipping out his cock, grateful that she didn't cry out.
Pulling her close to his chest, his leg tossing over hers, placing a kiss on the base of her neck, sighing when he felt her relax. "Are you sore, my love?" he asked her, worried that he didn't give her body enough time to rest before he took her body again.
Aiyana closed her eyes, her body still tingling from the force of her orgasm. Using his bicep as a pillow, she turned her head slightly, seeing the concern in his eyes, "Yes, a little sore," frowning a bit as she watched his face fall. Turning over, she placed her hand on his cheek, "Don't look so upset, M'Baku, it is normal. Or so I've been told." Remembering the conversation that she had with Okoye years ago.
Threading his fingers into her hair, his lips capturing hers humming as her tongue stroked his. Pulling back just slightly, his thumb rubbing her cheek, M'Baku finally felt at peace. He had his love, she was his wife, and soon she would bring their child into this world. Just the thought of her carrying their first born was enough to get him hard again, but he knew that her body needed to rest.
Sliding his hand down to her stomach, spreading his fingers apart gently squeezing her, "When do you want to try?" Knowing that Zaba has been preparing her Rue tea.
Placing her hand on his, "In the Golden Tribe it is expected to become pregnant with the first child almost immediately, what are the rules of the Jabari?" Realizing that she didn't know, not that it would matter.
M'Baku couldn't help but smirk down at her, "As much as I would love to tell you that we had the same rules, it is up to the couple." Rubbing her cheek, "So, when?"
Sighing, Aiyana kissed his wrist, "How about we revisit the conversation in a few months. I want a few children, but I really want to enjoy this between us as well."
Closing his eyes, M'Baku wrapped her a bit tighter in his arms, "Then my love, we will enjoy each other, then soon enough we will be with child." Yawning a bit, "Get rest my love, for the next few months will be busy."
Aiyana wrapped her arms around him, her nose finding the crook of his neck, smiling as he kissed her forehead. "I love you." Closing her eyes, grateful that she could finally look forward to a future that she wasn't even sure she'd have.