True Love Makes It Happen (PG-17)

Writers: Ames, Suzee
Date Posted: 20th January 2019

Characters: Danrina, Bryvin
Description: Danrina reminiscences about her first time with Bryvin
Location: Sunstone Seahold
Date: month 9, day 11 of Turn 9
Notes: Mentioned: Galrad, Xeladrie (not by name)
Rating: PG-17

Danrina

Bryvin

She sighed with contentment as she snuggled deeper into his arms. His
soft, even breathing told her he was already asleep. Her fingers
stroked his arm, a smile playing on her lips. These were her favorite
nights. For so long she had thought these nights would never be hers.
Then, she'd experienced what her 'wifely duty' would entail the night
she married Galrad. Praise the Sun Sisters that Bryvin had shown her
what true lovemaking was like. Her thoughts drifted back to that day
when he'd taken her to new heights and given her a gift of her
freedom.

~~Begin Flashback~~

Galrad was gone, finally. Danrina had watched the cloud of dust for
quite some time until it was gone. She wanted to make sure that he
hadn't changed her mind and turned around to demand she come with him.
If it hadn't been for Bryvin, she knew she would have been forced
along with the surly, old, smelly man. Her nose wrinkled at the
thought as she closed the door to her room. His smell as he lay beside
her was repugnant to her, but she had managed it. She had done her
duty. It was over. She hoped he would not return for some time.

The day soon wore on to evening. After barely sleeping with the
strange man in her bed, Danrina found herself tired. She headed
towards the bathing area, hoping to wash away any last remnant of
Galrad that might still cling to her skin.

As she soaked in the warmth of the water, she found herself relaxing
for the first time since her wedding night. She was almost asleep in
the water when she heard a noise.

Bryvin stopped and leaned in the entrance with a small smile on his
lips. "You look lovely," he said.

Danrina bolted upright from the water at the sound of his voice with a
gasp. "Oh!" Her breasts emerged from the water, droplets clinging to
her nipples. Her head whipped around, thankful she recognized his
voice. The moment she saw him, however, embarrassment swept through
her. Her cheeks turned a bright shade of red. She had wanted _him_ not
Galrad. What would he think of her now? She'd had no choice but to do
her duty by her new husband. Cheeks burning, she slid into the water
at the thought of her nakedness. What would Bryvin think of her?
Galrad had looked at her like a piece of meat and made her feel more
like property. He had desired her. She knew that. Yet, he had never
once told her she was beautiful, or that anything she'd done had been
pleasing. He'd clearly enjoyed the act as he'd made use of her more
than once before he'd finally left. She felt uncertain. She had hoped
lovemaking would be something enjoyable, yet all it had been was
uncomfortable for her. Even still, as she slunk into the water, her
heart skipped a beat. Her kiss with Bryvin before her wedding had made
her heart flutter. A feeling she had not felt again until just that
moment.

His eyes flared as she bolted from the water and he saw everything he
desired shining with the water sluicing down her body. But, he didn't
move from the doorway. "I'm sorry," he said even though he wasn't the
least bit sorry. The blush was adorable though. "I didn't mean to
startle you. Can I get you a towel?"

"Ye..yes," she stammered, "that would be nice." Danrina found herself
unusually shy in that moment. It was hard to hold onto the imaginary
shell she usually wore around her, when she was literally wearing
nothing at all.

He stepped into the room and pulled the towel holding it open so she
could step into it. But he didn't turn his head away.
He just smiled into her eyes.

She looked at him. She looked at the towel. She looked down at the
water. Though she was no longer a virgin by a mere few days, she still
felt very much like one, perhaps even more so. With Galrad it was a
'duty,' with Bryvin, her heart longed for him to love her and her
body. What would _he_ think of her? Knowing her shield of confidence
had always saved her from awkward moments in the past. Taking a deep
breath, she steeled her face, gathered that shield around her and rose
from the waters. In a matter of moments, she had stepped towards Bryvin
and the towel, reaching to wrap it around herself.

He didn't let go of the towel but instead wrapped his arms around her
getting his shirtsleeves wet in the process. "I'm sorry," he
whispered. "It was the only way I could find to protect you. He will
leave you here under my protection most of the time with only
occasional visits."

The hard shield she'd tried to wrap around her melted at his words and
his touch. She had wanted to marry _him_, not Galrad. Her shoulders
slumped and she leaned into his arms. "It was awful," she whispered.

"Danrina," he said raising a finger to turn her face to his. "I am
sorry it didn't work out the way we wanted." He took a deep breath. "I
don't love her. You know that don't you?"

She tried so hard to hold in all the emotions that tumbled inside her.
That had _always_ been her gift. She'd _never_ let others see her true
feelings. Yet, she couldn't stop her lower lip from quivering in his
arms. "I wanted it to be you," she whispered, turning her head down
and away from his gaze so he wouldn't see the sheen of tears that
sparkled in her eyes.

"And I wanted it to be you," he answered and picked her up. Still
wrapped in her towel he cradled her against his chest and carried her
to her bed. "I love _you_ Danrina." He said as he laid her down
amongst her pillows. Then he looked down at her and smiled hopefully.
"I want to make you mine if you'll allow me." He sat on the bed next
to her and swept a stray lock of damp hair out of her eyes. "Please?"

She melted then. The tears fell from her eyes that she had held back
for days. "Yes," she whispered, "but..." she turned away embarrassed,
feeling she would somehow disappoint him since she had only learned to
open her legs to her husband while he groped and fondled her and
pleasured himself. "I don't know if I can..." he voice trailed off as
she wiped a tear from her eye, causing the towel to fall open
revealing her nakedness to her true love.

"Thank you, my love," he murmured and leaned over to cradle her face
as he kissed her softly. Then he stood slowly and removed his shirt
then the rest of his clothing before laying down beside her. First, he
used the towel to make sure she was dry then he pulled it out and
dropped it on the floor next to the bed. He was gentle and loving
pulling her into his arms while his hands roamed her upper body. He
stifled his own need as he used the time they had to give her
pleasure. He kissed her again and again until he felt her relax in his
arms.

She had anticipated a similar course of action as had transpired with
each of her encounters with Galrad, but rather than groping and
pinching, Bryvin stroked and caressed. His kisses, just like the one
they had shared right before her wedding, were gentle and welcoming,
not pushy and demanding. The tension eased out of her, replaced
instead by a feeling of desire. Something she had not felt even once
when Galrad had touched her. She had been forced by him to do various
things to please him. She wondered if she should do the same things
for Bryvin. "What can I do to please you?" She asked between his
kisses.

"Just relax sweetheart," he answered. "And enjoy. Tell me what you
like." He lifted himself atop her and smiled as his eyes locked with
hers. Then he slid a little lower on her body to begin his attentions
to her firm peaked breasts.

She didn't _know_ what she liked. As Bryvin gave attention to her
breasts, she gasped. He was so gentle. It was so much different. "I
like that," she whispered, unable to resist wiggling under him as her
instincts took over.

"Good" he smiled. The wiggle was almost his undoing but only almost.

~~Fade to black~~

And he was undone completely as he pulled her into his arms and kissed
the top of her head. "You let me know if there is anything you want,"
he said softly. "I will make it happen."

~~ End Flashback~~

Danrina sighed at the memory of that time. She was just as pleased
nearly two turns later as she was that first time. Snuggling deeper
into Bryvin's arms, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, safe
and content in the arms of the man she loved.

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