crying out into the dark night

She breathed him ine, knowing full well this was the closest they’d ever been. His warmth radiated through her and she could feel the well toned muscle beneath his groomed fur. Those same breaths quickened as she silenced herself, knowing if she tried to continue or clarify that she’d only end up sounding like a fool. Maybe she was, perhaps she over estimated herself. Venom took comfort in the fact that he hadn't left her side even as she spoke out of turn. Hattori offered any service to her, but this likely crossed any avenue he might have foreseen in their working together.

The young Empress shocked him into silence, he was quiet but that was not an uncommon trait in the man. Venom knew him better than she gave herself credit for. He didn’t push her away and the way he finally showed his inner thoughts in a heavy sigh as he formed a response. She’d caught him off guard and for once his answers were neither swift or prepared. Venom still felt her nervous energy, a restlessness not helped by being in heat.

Eventually he did speak and though the words and his similar stutter were devoid of comfort Venom was receiving what she wanted. The girl wanted to know his inner thoughts. She didn’t know the words he said, but the inflection of a curse was obvious. Instead of being discouraged Venom felt an amused grin flutter to her features. Maybe he did feel similarly, the feeling of not quite knowing what to say. Being so uncertain when your life was built on self-confidence.

He finally answered with a question of his own, something she might have done were their positions switched. The grin grew into a smile as she felt him drape himself over her back in an almost embrace. An excited thrill spread through her body at the hint of affection. She leaned more heavily against him. ”I want what I can’t have.” Amusement danced in her voice, but there was so much more depth than humor. ”I’ve felt it creeping in for a long time. You’re so private, I want to be the one you let in.” Her voice was breathy and soft, she could hardly catch her breath through the way her heart hammered against her chest.