Wish We Could

Writers: AL, Suzee
Date Posted: 24th September 2011

Characters: Zathris, Benani
Description: Zathris and Benani share some alone time after his trip.
Location: Amber Hills Hold
Date: month 3, day 2 of Turn 6

Zathris

Benani

Zathris drew his wife into his arms, enjoying the feel of her against
him. It was early yet, the last vestiges of sleep slowly slipping away
into wakefulness. It was one of his favourite moments of the day, when
the stillness of the morning wasn't broken and he could simply lie with
his wife, hold her in his arms and enjoy the feel of her.

She snuggled into his embrace with a small sigh of happiness. She
never let anything intrude on these small moments they had alone
together before they had to start their day. Her arm went around his
torso and she placed a small kiss on his chest where her head was
pillowed.

''Good morning.'' Zathris murmured as Benani stirred. ''Sleep well?''

"Yes," she stretched and yawned. She always slept well when he was
here with her. The rare times he slept in his own room left her
restless and starting at the slightest noise. He was nice and warm and
kept her that way. "Oh a little cool this morning." It wasn't quite
fall yet but the cool tang was in the air in the evenings.

"Shall I warm you?" Zathris half growled, already his hand sliding
over her side, roaming over the curves of her body. "I'm more than
happy to do so."

She giggled and buried her head in his chest, "Yes, I think I need
some warming."

"I'm more than happy to oblige." Zathris half growled into her ear,
then gently nibbled at her lobe with his teeth. His hands began to
wander, tracing a path over skin and body, exploring her further.

Her eyelids became heavy again and her body moved against his hands in
response to his touch. She loved it when he loved her. His touch
removed all her capacity for rational thought and he sharding knew it.

Zathris drew her into his embrace, becoming one for a few extended
moments, reveling in the pleasure he got from her, reveling in the
pleasure he was able to bring to her. When it was over, he remained
where he was, hovering above her, body pressed against hers. "Always
a great way to wake up." He murmured with a smile.

She strove to calm her breathing. "mmhmm" she smiled back up at him.
"The perfect way to start the day." She stretched beneath him like a
very satisfied feline and if she could she would have purred.

Zathris' hand continued a smooth pace over her body, along her arm and
then tracing a caress over her abdomen. She felt so good. It always
felt right, having her in his arms. "I'm glad you agree." He
murmured, lips tickling at her ear.

"You know?" she said hanging on to him. "It's been a very long time
since we've spent an entire day in bed." She turned her face into the
warmth of his neck and nuzzled.

"I'm afraid that's going to have to wait for a rest day." And Zathris
wasn't sure if they would be able to do even then. Before, he'd just
been a Steward, but now he was a Lord Holder. That generally meant he
got interrupted a lot more often.

Something caused Zathris' hand to pause and his fingers splayed over
Benani's abdomen, palm gently pressed against her belly button.
"Wait...did I feel something?" He asked softly, an eyebrow arching
upward.

She smiled softly having just discovered it herself the other day.
She'd wanted to tell him to shout it from the top of the Lady Tower.
Instead she'd waited for him to discover it on his own. She couldn't
rob him of the joy of discovery. She put her hand over his. "Yes," she
said and pressed his hand a bit lower on her abdomen.

Zathris left his hand where it was. For some time there was nothing
save for the slow, melodic motion of Benani's breathing, the rise and
fall that was as familiar to him as his own. But then there was a
flutter, just the barest hint, like a breath of wings dancing lightly
underneath his fingertips. "Was that it?" He asked, whispering as if
he might be afraid of disturbing the children.

She felt the feathery light flutters before he did but was amazed that
he was that sensitive to it. "Yes love," she said. "That is your
children." Her fingers combed through his hair. She was so very glad he
was home. "Oh, feel that?" she smiled. "Right here," she said moving
his hand a little.

Zathris didn't resist when he guided her hand to the proper spot. It
took a moment, but there was definitely something there that wasn't
normal. It was almost like her stomach was gurgling from hunger, but
he didn't _hear_ anything. "That's amazing."

The look on his face was priceless. "You _sure_ we can't spend the day
in bed?"

"I wish we could." Zathris would have liked nothing more, but duty
called and, unfortunately, he was not in a position where he could
ignore it. The man leaned over and placed a kiss upon his wife's
abdomen, just at her belly button. "But perhaps we can make
arrangements for the next rest day."

"I'll hold you to that." She stretched again then ran her fingers
through his hair "But I better put some clothes on before the staff
barges in."

"The guards wouldn't let them." Not unless it was urgent and it had
better be sharding urgent for them to walk in on the Lord and his Lady
in their chambers! "I think I prefer you without clothes, though."
He stated with a another light kiss upon her lips.

A slow smile spread across those lips and she deepened the kiss
temptingly. She told him with her body how much she'd missed him.

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