Sweet Nothings

The lovers worked together to bring one another to the heights of pleasure. Chimera came undone and Dalila did the same. Every time that they ended like this, he loved her a little more. She was such an easy, giving lover and he appreciated everything about her. Had the brute that ravaged her not decided to be generous... Chimera could have lost all of this. He could have lost her. As Dalila lay upon his chest, the brute wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. He would never let her go. He would never let any of them go.

Dalila licked his chin and the man smiled in response. Still holding her, he rolled them so that they were both laying on their sides, but he never lost his grip on her. Chimera continued to hold her close, one paw stroking down the silky, mottled fur of the fae's back. The man tried to show his love in little affections as well as large ones. His attention was spread thin between his queens, other lovers, children and his duties to the pack that he tried to focus on each completely when he was with them.

As they lay there, Dalila spoke, thanking him, surprisingly. He placed a kiss to the woman's crown before sliding his cheek along her own. "You don't need to thank me," the man spoke softly, his paw still stroking over her back in soft, rhythmic motions. "And you don't need give me anything more than what you already give." Dalila truly loved him, respected him. She had given him the most beautiful daughter. He could trust and rely on her cool head and quick thinking. That was payment enough for him.

Chimera pulled the woman closer in his embrace, never letting go. He was content to stay here with her for the remainder of the night. Ruse was old enough to care for herself for a while. She was with Siren either way. The man nuzzled into the fae's cheek and once again spoke in soft, loving tones. "You're with me and you're safe. Stay with me, Dalila." He was asking her to sleep with him. Be with him. The underlying message being that he was glad and thankful that she was still alive.

"Chimera & Dalila"