we can take our time

There was a strange thrill that rushed through her when Regulus referred to himself as her mate. She felt proud to call him that. Any one would be proud to have a partner as strong and kind as Regulus at their side. Solveiga counted herself lucky to be his, and to have him be hers. Which was, of course, what tonight was all about.

The little healer felt her heart do a funny sort of flip as Regulus lay down on top of her, chest to chest, while still holding up the majority of his weight to keep from squishing her. He was so much bigger than she was, and this was a fact made all the more evident by their proximity. Since declaring their love, the two had been quite affectionate with one another. Little kisses, embracing one another as they slept, that sort of thing. But this was a whole new level of affection, because in the end they were working up to something much greater and much more meaningful. Regulus wanted her too, and Solveiga already knew they both shared the dream of starting a family together. Tonight could be the night to begin all of that. But she was so nervous. Why was she so nervous?

The petite woman let loose a bit of a shiver as her mate murmured in her ear. She should have known how tender, romantic, and even playful Regulus would be. But nothing could have ever prepared her for it. And in the onslaught of emotion and desire, she was unable to hold her tongue. Simple truth poured out: "I'm nervous, Regulus," she whispered, keeping her face pressed securely against the thickness and warmth of his fur. "I don't even know how we're going to do this... you're nearly twice my size," at this, Solveiga couldn't help laughing. Perhaps her mate would have an idea in that head of his.