Lux Ex Tenebris

"You called my name,"

"Yes I did,"

"I want to hear you say it again,"

"My Lord."

He briefly kissed on my lips,

"No, the other one."

I softly whispered,

"Vidor."

He looked at me warmly,

"Again."

I smiled at him and whispered on his lips,

"Vidor."

He kissed me slowly and deeply,

"I like it when you call my name."

I ran a finger on his cheek and along his nose. He closed his eyes and seemed to enjoy it. Encouraged, I ran my finger along his jaw line when he opened his eyes,

"Fencing huh?"

"Hmm?"

"I heard you have been teaching your guards fencing,"

"Oh that."

I chuckled and continued,

"Initially it was swording but I needed something more refreshing so fencing it was."

I gulped and braved myself,

"When you were away, I... I missed you."

He didn't say a word though his gaze was warm. He put his forehead against mine and whispered on my lips,

"The feeling was mutual."

I smiled at his brief response and I felt a hope began to grow within me. We might probably work this marriage out. I kissed him softly and stiffened a yawn,

"I'm sorry my Lord-"

"My name."

"I'm sorry Vidor, it's just the fencing took a lot of energy,"

"The fencing or this?"

I blushed at his teasing me,

"Both."

He nuzzled his nose on mine and whispered,

"Rest little one, I'm going to watch over you."

I smiled at him and planted a kiss on his chin before hiding my face in his chest. Soon I dozed off with his strong arms wrapped around me tightly. I had never felt this safe and content until today.

[More to come!]