something i must live with

Maybe Ali’s life really was worth sacrificing for this moment. The subtle smile that lingered on Dalila’s features was everything that Siren didn’t know that she wanted. Her heart beat heavily in her slender chest and her dual toned eyes blinked beneath heavy lashes as she stole little glances from her handmaid. Every little pink toe was given the utmost attention, carefully messaged with the healing fragrant oil. Lavender swiftly calmed Siren’s existence along with the sweet massaging actions as Dalila saw to each tiny paw. The motions were so much different from Chimera’s affections. He was huge and gruff but he showed her his tender side and cared for her. She appreciated everything her brother did for her, especially the softness he showed her.

There was a huge juxtaposition between him and Dalila. Chimera had done with her what he wanted, not that she would complain. She enjoyed being close to him like that. Dalila was so much different. She was timid and sweet and knew exactly how to touch her paws to coax the pain from them. She was always patient and careful not to overstep her bounds, but Siren wanted her to cross those boundaries. She wanted more than a slave and master relationship with her, and that was the thought that truly had her bothered as Dalila finished seeing to her tiny rear paws.

Those thoughts played in her mind as Dalila made herself comfortable beside her and brushed through the mess of her long fur. Siren’s head remained on her pale arms as Dalila worked, the motions were soft and relaxing and all of the tension was removed from her lean muscles and her tiny body. Silence fell between them, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Siren knew it would only be a matter of time before Dalila’s brushing put her to sleep, but then Dalila was speaking again quietly, her voice full of gratitude.

Siren looked up from pale lashes, searching Dalila’s expression and her downcast eyes. ”Dalila…” She started softly, feeling all of the emotions that had been warring inside of her. Caramel ears fell to her skull as she gazed at the woman, the one who knew her the best, who cared for her every day, and made her feel loved. ”You’ve cared. You’ve been here. You…” Tears pricked at her blue and silver eyes. She blinked them back as the words stuck in her throat. She couldn’t say them. Words were lost so she timidly reached forward and her tiny pink tongue kissed Dalila’s nose. Tears began to stream down her face then as the emotions fully caught up with her and she accepted the fact before her. She loved Dalila.

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