Imperial Duties

Spending all of her time with Maverick was much different than her life used to be, as big of a change he was making so was she. This was a new life together. Settling in was indeed an ease, being next to him was like nothing else. Almost as easy as breathing. Venom historically was one to usually have a plan, but with Maverick going with the flow of life and letting go came more natural. Venom easily let herself get lost in him, there would never be a regret in inviting him into her life and into the pack. She gave him her heart, and proved he could be trusted with its care. Venom declared her love for him in many different ways, but as they finally stirred after their night of passion she wanted to breach the topic of one of the most beautiful loves.

Ashen needed more puppies, yes, but more than that Venom wanted a family with Maverick. She slowly brought him to wakefulness with her, their bodies pressed together as he grumbled softly and fought back sleep. As her paws stroked through thick fur his mismatched paws trailed up and down her silver marked pelt, tracing her skin. She caught a glimmer of his gaze as he returned her greeting. He earned a smile from her as he called her beautiful and asked after her sleep. "I’ve never slept better than with you here.” Venom whispered back as the quiet of the evening engulfed them once more.

Their little affections that started the day were everything she never realized she wanted. Having Maverick, who was so very open about his adoration and attraction for her, made her question the time spent with Hattori more than him leaving had. Giving her a chance at a new beginning to be here choosing Maverick now was one of the greatest gifts the koi born could have given her. There was no comparison to the happiness she felt here with Maverick. He rumbled in response to her leading question. He absolutely wanted to know her secret, as she hoped he would.

She caught her breath as he carefully caressed the quills adorning the nape of her neck. He sent little shivers as he carefully navigated each one. Venom hummed softly at the affection. How easily he could lead her astray once again! "My children’s conception was not a planned event.” She revealed to him softly. At the time she had been Empress so she hadn’t broken her own laws, but such a scandal had to be amusing to the man. "Would you like to know something else?” She teased, sunset gaze lowered to his chest where her cat-like claws trailed carefully up the fur of his chest.

She paused for a long moment if he answered her or not, because of course he wanted to know. "The next ones will be.” Her gaze lifted to his, curious what she’d find in his gaze. Venom had only just brought him back to Ashen and already she lay this at his feet. If she didn’t scare him off now, she knew she truly did find her soul mate. "Beyond the duty of the crown, Maverick.. I want to have a family with you. I want you to be the father of Ashen’s next princes and princesses.”

"Venom"