Dragonborn Rising Ch. 49

"You'd be worth every drop of blood."

That made her smile before she grabbed my hand and led me upstairs. I didn't expect anything, not after that sort of confession, but when she closed the bedroom door and led me towards the side of the bed, starting to help me take off my armour was a surprise. Once I was down to my underwear, she stopped, but grabbed my hands and placed them on her robes. She didn't have to tell me what she wanted, but once I'd removed her robes, I could see her shaking. I understood why, so I stopped to give her a hug. "I feel safe," she whispered, "Take off my shirt and short pants, Ragnar. I want to sleep next to you in only my underwear."

"Are you sure?" I had to ask.

"I'm sure."

I was gentle as I removed them. Once standing before me, I wrapped my arms around her again. She wasn't exactly cold, but she wasn't like me and warm either. Resting her head against my chest, she giggled as she could feel my heart was racing. Leaning back slightly, I looked into her eyes and immediately lowered to kiss her. She responded immediately, moving her hands up my back as I held her tightly towards me. When I introduced my tongue, that made her giggle. It didn't last too long, but it was another small step.

Grabbing my hand, she sat down and shuffled to the side, allowing me to join her under the furs, immediately spooning back into my body, making sure I held her tightly in my arms. "Can you wait for me, Ragnar?"

"Of course," I replied softly.

"It all happened a very long time ago but the scars have taken a long time to heal. I can still close my eyes and... see him. Molag Bal. I want to close my eyes and see you instead." I just gave her a gentle squeeze. "I want to make love, Ragnar. Just like that night I watched you and Mirabelle. I want that more than anything. To feel loved by the man I share my bed with."

"Whenever you are ready, Serana. I can happily lie here like this with you and never complain."

"You really like me, don't you?"

"I do."

I knew she smiled. I just knew. "That feeling is more than mutual."

I wonder if she meant that she actually loved me.