A Hawke and his Princess Ch. 01-05

Hawke saw the shiver and picked her up, placing her in his arms protectively. She nuzzled her head against his chest for warmth, listening to his heart beating. Before she knew it they were in front of his door, since his hands where full she reached over and opened the door before he kicked it in. He sat her on the couch close to the fireplace, wrapping her up in a blanket that was on the couch. He then proceeded to start a fire and once he had the flames going he started going towards the kitchen, but she stopped him, instead, she patted the spot beside her.

She put her hand out to him and after a minute he carefully took it, and she pulled him down beside her, putting the blanket around both of them. She put his arm around her, put her head on his chest, and snuggled into him. She was starting to worry, he hadn't said a word yet. Before she could say anything she yawned and felt herself getting drowsy from the heat of the fire seeping inside her. She felt him adjusting himself, so she could be more comfortable as she dozed off on him.

He looked down at her as she fell asleep on him. He couldn't help but thank the Maker for bringing her into his life. She was a miracle to him, he knew that they hadn't known each other for long but his love for her, the pull between them was so strong, so pure. "I know this sounds crazy, but I know this is where you belong, right here in my arms, with me forever. I give you my heart, my body and soul, my love - their forever yours, princess," he whispered and lightly kissed her temple. She was his, would be his. He knew that when he had healed her, a part of him went in her to keep her with him. He knew how close he came to losing her forever even if no one else did. He would give his life for her. There's nothing that he wouldn't do for her. He shifted a little bit more, so that he was on his back laid out straight on the couch with her on top of him. This was the way it was supposed to be, her safely in his arms, he thought as he drifted off into a deep sleep, exhaustion from the day finally catching up.

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Bethany glared at Carver while they went home, she was furious with him. "What the hell do you think you were doing out there Carver? You do realize that Hawke would have hurt you badly if not for Elayne. What were you trying to do, get a peek at Elayne?" She saw his face turning red when she asked. She stopped walking, looking at him in anger. "Carver Hawke, didn't you realize that Elayne belongs to Arik, that he cares for her, he loves her? Are you that wrapped up in your self-pity that you didn't see it, see the way he is around her? Bloody hell Carver, the fact that she's here, he's never bloody brought a woman to the farm, and he risked his freedom for her, that right there says everything." Again Carvers face flamed red, he looked at her shame faced with tears in his eyes.

"I'm sorry sis, no, I had no idea they were together, no one said anything. I swear I didn't know, please forgive me for acting like a fool. Since father passed, I know I haven't been the same, I haven't felt the same. I'm not sure what I'm doing anymore."

She reached over putting her hand on his arm, "I know it's been hard, I miss him too Carver. We all miss him, it's been hard for all of us and this should be a time when were all supposed to stand together. You can't go wondering off in your own world. I'm still here brother, mom and Arik are still here. We need you with us Carver, we're still a family."

"I know sis, and I'm really sorry, sorry about everything, especially tonight." Putting his hand to his neck, he said, "I think Hawke might have killed me tonight if it hadn't been for Elayne. I'm ashamed of my actions, I truly am sorry."

"It's not me you have to apologize to Carver. You need to make amends with Hawke and Elayne but not tonight. We need to let Hawke cool off and get some rest." They both sat down on the stairs to their house.

"It's been a very tiring rough day for those two, they've been through a lot. You know we almost lost both of them earlier, don't you? I felt how deep that wound was, how close that arrow was to killing her when I was merged with Hawke while he was healing her. I also know that her heart stopped for a second, I knew he could heal, but I didn't know he could do that, could heal a wound like that. I don't think he even knew he could," she said quietly, still in awe of what she had experienced earlier.

Carver looked at her aghast, "then why did he attempt it if he wasn't sure he could do it, why did he risk his freedom, bloody hell, his magic if he didn't know he could heal her?"

"Think about it Carver, what did I tell you just a few minutes ago?" When no response came from him, they jumped when they heard their mothers voice,

"Because he loves her, Carver. That's part of what real love is, putting your needs before the others', sacrificing, even yourself for the one you love." The twins turned around and saw both their mother and Eleanor standing there behind them. Both had a smile on their faces as they stared down at them.

Eleanor and Leandra came to sit down beside them with Eleanor beside Bethany. She looked at Bethany, "I have to know, I need to know, how close was I to losing my daughter today?"

Bethany glanced at her mother, wondering how much to tell Eleanor. "It's ok Bethany, she knows, I told her."

Bethany swallowed hard, she had no idea that anyone else knew. She turned to look at Eleanor who took her hand in hers, lifted her chin up to look her in the eyes and told her she had nothing to fear, just like Hawke, her secret was safe with her.

"Are you sure you want to know?" When Eleanor nodded Bethany continued. "The arrow had somehow gone through her ribs and had literally pierced her heart. She barely had a heartbeat when I joined my mind to Hawke. In fact when Fergus started pulling out the arrow, Hawke found out the tip had punctured it..Blood started pouring out faster and her heart actually did stop. He was there inside her the whole time, he not only healed the nick but got her heart pumping again. Once he was ready I put a shield around the arrow, then he had Fergus continue with pulling it out slowly. Hawke was right behind healing the damage in its wake until the arrow came out."

"Let's put it this way, if anybody else who wasn't a mage with healing talent tried to take the arrow out, she would have died. I knew Hawke could heal but," she shook her head in amazement and continued. "That's not his talent, but what he did today, I never knew that was even possible. I don't think he even knew, that's how desperate he was. I know he was low on mana from the magical attack right before the healing, so I gave him a couple of potions to replenish and help boost him before he started. But by the end he didn't have any energy left to even stand, he even drained his swords of their power healing her. I don't know how he did it. I don't know if it was his love, his desperation for her that helped him, all I know is I saw a miracle happen today with those two." She wiped the tears from her face and looked over to Eleanor who had tears in her own eyes, then looked at her mom and brother. "I had no idea, dad never really said anything about him being that powerful, I know father said that he was rare, that his magic was special, but I honestly don't think either of them knew how much."

Wiping the tears from her eyes Eleanor said, "after hearing this, I'm more grateful to that young man than he's even aware of. I think we better keep this knowledge to ourselves. I don't want anything to happen to that young man, especially if he's to be my future son-in-law." She saw three incredulous faces turn towards her, all with shock on their faces. She couldn't help but laugh seeing their expressions. "You're the one that said it Bethany, only someone with that kind of love, desperation, need, could pull off what he did today. Hawke used his love, literally his life, to keep her with us long enough to heal her. I would be deeply honored to have him in our family, even knowing what he is."

"I'm glad you feel that way Eleanor, because when he asks, and I know he will, I'm giving him our blessing." Bryce said off to the side, making all four of them jump.

"How long have you been standing there Bryce?" asked Eleanor softly. Bryce and Fergus both came out of the shadows, both with grins on their faces. "Long enough. No fears, everything that was said here tonight stays here, I promise that." He said looking Bethany in the eye, and she realized that he had been standing there the whole time.

"Where are the lovebirds anyway," Fergus asked. "Should I go get Elayne for the night?"

Bryce shook his head, he knew she was safe. He knew Hawke wouldn't do anything to harm Elayne, Hawke had already proved that enough to them today, and Elayne wouldn't allow anything to happen unless she wanted it to. He had trust in the two of them. Instead, he bid the Hawke family good night, grabbed his wife's hand and headed to the guest house for the night. Before going in he looked at the stars and thanked the Maker above.

Bethany followed her mom into the house after saying good night, leaving Carver and Fergus alone. Bethany had a feeling that having someone else besides family to talk to might help Carver. She sure hoped so. As she headed to bed she could hear the two of them talking as they walked away. She had a feeling that everything would be alright, she prayed it would be. Her mom was happy again, Hawke was with someone he dearly loved, she hoped Elayne felt the same way because she couldn't bare to see her big brother hurt. After seeing the way she handled Hawke tonight when dealing with Carver, she was impressed. Elayne had known how to handle the situation without it getting any more out of control then it had. Elayne was perfect for him, she wished them many happy years together.

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First love scene:

Hawke was the first to wake, it took him a minute to focus, noticing that the sun hadn't come up yet outside. He felt Elayne move against him. She was laying on her side facing him, half on half off him with her head laying on his chest. He lay there for the longest time just watching her sleep, thanking the Maker for his beautiful angel. He reached out, running a finger down her arm that was draped over him. She shifted slightly, tightening her hold on him. He didn't want to move, but he had no choice. He tried very slowly to ease himself out from under her, she shifted a couple of times, and he managed to finally wiggle his way out. After taking care of business, he went back and noticed that her eyes were open, and she was starring at him.

"Good morning beautiful, sorry I woke you" he said quietly as he walked over to kiss her forehead before throwing some kindling and a log on the fire. By the time he had the fire going she was sitting up stretching, he couldn't help but notice she was in her shift and the cool morning air was doing wonderful things with her nipples.

Swallowing hard, he quickly looked up and saw her grinning at him knowingly, but she didn't bother covering herself up. When she headed down the hallway she once again caught him watching her and her hips had an extra swing as she walked, and he knew he was in trouble as he groaned, feeling his body instantly react.

By the time he was done in the kitchen he saw her walking out, and he did a double take and groaned, instead of her shift she was wearing one of his shirts. It went halfway down her thighs and she had the shirt halfway buttoned and saw that part of her breasts were bare. She looked so damned hot and sexy in his shirt, he felt his body harden more as he looked at her. She walked towards him, and leaned into him, kissing him full on the lips. She reached for the glass he had gotten for her and downed it. He watched her swallowing it and wished he hadn't.

"Makers breath Elayne," he growled, "you're killing me here woman." She laughed and plopped herself on his lap adding a little wiggle. He grabbed her head, giving her a kiss that she felt down to her toes.

"Elayne, I'm trying really hard here to be a gentleman, but you're not making it very easy," he groaned.

She turned around straddling him, looking him square in the eye as she put her hand over the aching swell in his pants and he barely stopped another groan from escaping.

"Then don't Hawke. I'm a big girl, I'm well aware of what I'm doing. If you're asking for my permission then I give it to you Hawke, just like I give my heart to you for safe keeping." He sat there watching her as she unbuttoned the shirt and slipped it open. He stared speechless, not sure if he was hearing right as he gazed at her succulent breasts and noticed her nipples getting harder along with a slight blush running through her as he stared.

His eyes shot straight up to hers as it dawned on him what she said. "Elayne?" he whispered, his voice a husky rasp, his heart forgetting to beat.

"Yes Hawke, I heard what you told my father. I was standing there when you told him that you loved me. At the time I didn't know how to respond, it was so quick, but I can't deny what's in my heart, I can't deny the pull we have for each other, I know what I want, and I want you Hawke. My heart, my body and my soul are yours. I didn't know until now that I've been waiting my whole life for you. Please Arik, make love to me."

To emphasize this she grabbed his hand and put it on her breast as she leaned towards him and kissed him while her other hand went back to his shaft that was desperately needing to be released from his suddenly very tight pants.

That was all he needed to hear. With his heart bursting with joy, he picked her up taking her to his room where he laid her gently on the bed. He was going to do this right, for both of them. He looked down at her laying there naked in his bed. Her skin was flawless, not a blemish or scar to be seen. Her breasts were full and heavy, with dark pink nipples, she was so beautiful she made him ache. His eyes went lower to her smooth tiny waist and further still to her beautiful mound between her legs that he was dying to touch and taste as he saw the moisture forming on her petite lips. Need slammed into him, hard, urgent and painful, but he ignored it. As much as he wanted to dive in he knew he needed to take his time with her, for both of them. Not only was this a whole new experience for her, but it was for himself too, and he wanted to savor every moment of it with her. He removed his shirt and laid down on the bed beside her. When her hand went down to the waist band of his pants he grabbed it and put it on his chest.

"Let me do this right, Elayne. I don't want to rush anything. I want both of us to savor and cherish every moment of this, please."

She looked at him with eyes filled with passion and desire and nodded. Groaning, he leaned down inhaling her scent, taking the smell of her in, the feel of her silky hair in his hands, her soft skin under his fingertips. She opened right up to him when he captured her mouth with his.

His hand slowly trailed down her face, still slowly further down, until he reached her breast. He removed his mouth from hers and with his eyes on her, he slowly started licking and nibbling down her until he got down to her breasts. He moved his mouth all around them while avoiding the nipples themselves, his lips barely touching them before he took one lightly into his mouth and her back arched, "Hawke," she gasped loudly as her arms tightened around him and her back arched up.

He latched on to her right nipple and took her left one between his thumb and finger, rolling and lightly pinching it. All the while he worked her other nipple with his lips, tongue and teeth before he switched to the other one. He kept switching back and forth until she was whimpering as her hips pushed up along him, until he felt heat and a sudden dampness from between her legs on his skin and he caught the scent of her feminine arousal.

"Elayne," he whispered huskily, lifting his head up, "I'm going to put my hand between your legs," she whimpered as he slowly started trailing his hand down her body, ever so gently until his hand went between her legs. His fingers stroked her outer lips, dancing along her nerve endings until she spread her legs more, and he watched as her beautiful rosebud clit came into view. He watched as she went from mildly damp to dripping wet in no time at all as she continued to enjoy his fingers.

He loved the sounds of her whimpers as she thrust her hips up against his hand drenching it as she climaxed. He put a finger on her and started rubbing her little clit with his mouth back on her nipple. He felt a wetness again on his hand as she arched up as he put a finger inside her, feeling how tight she was, loving how responsive she was to him. She gasped as he curled his finger and started going in and out of her, writhing and squirming under him as he felt her tightening. He put another finger in her, feeling her getting tighter while watching her as she bucked harder against his hand. And still another finger went in her, and he growled at her tightness until he heard her calling out to him, begging him for a release. He put his mouth over hers and took her with his hand, feeling the inside of her tightening around his fingers, her explosion drenching him.

Aware that she would have a hard time with him, he needed to make sure she was ready. He lowered his head back down to her breast, took her nipple once again in his mouth until he felt her bucking against his hand as it got even wetter.

"I want to taste you my love," he whispered hotly before lifting his head and trailing his tongue down her body, tasting and savoring every inch of her. He kissed and nibbled his way down to where his hand was, needing to taste her, savor her in his mouth. He took in her intoxicating musky floral scent as her legs opened up even more for him, and he watched her opening up like a flower, she was dripping with her arousal. He reached out with his tongue and moaned at the exquisite taste of her, her taste was sweet and lightly spiced. He started licking around her clit until she was practically begging him. When his mouth finally latched onto it, she bucked hard into his mouth and he again slipped a finger inside her and started moving it in and out of her while his mouth and tongue played with her clit. He felt her insides tighten, her hands shoved his head down and began panting as her climax hit her. Just when she was about to reach her peak, he stuck a second finger in her and quickly flicked then sucked her clit with his tongue and mouth. It sent her over the edge. She closed her legs on his head trapping him on top of her. Her body convulsed, and she screamed as wave after wave of her release washed over her. After a couple of minutes of her jerking and clenching her body began to subside.

She was so intoxicating, unable to resist, needing to taste more of her, he growled in lust and pleasure as he licked and lapped at her with a voracious hunger. He feasted on her and started lapping up her sweet nectar as he shoved his tongue deep up into her and started devouring her. It was incredible to just slide his tongue through her and hear her moans.

Needing more he again brought her over the edge until she once again gave him what he was craving, and he growled in pleasure as she screamed his name and filled his mouth with more of her hot sweet juices as another flood of her nectar gushed out of her. She squirted her juices as she climaxed, he groaned, drinking in her sweet honey. It was such a delight to bathe in her juices. They ran over his mouth and onto his chin and cheeks. They spilled over the sides of his face, and he loved every moment of it. He savored every second of her passion knowing that her moans and screams were for him.