Why does it hurt so much

He returned her affection ten fold. Making promised she knew and trusted he would keep. His paw on her back was warm. Tight enough to be a safety net, without crushing her. She pressed herself into him tight enough that she could feel every crease of his body. She returned his affection, kissing and playfully nipping. His teeth grazed her ear, pulling gently and a soft groan escaped her. Her quick breathing had nothing to do with any lingering fear of her nightmare. There was no fear in her now. Only heat, hot enough to burn and leave her gasping. He chased away every doubt, every insecurity.

He took control, gentle and firm as he guided her to her back. She welcomed it. She had started this, and he would finish it. It was… erotic. She moved herself, obeying his silent commands and felt the warmth of him all around her. "Yes," she whispered. Watching him stand over her. Her eyes trailed across his body. Strong, hard in all the right places, and soft in others. "Now." Her voice was a command, as the heat built inside of her. A burning inferno only he could tame. She knew exactly what she wanted, and their little apothecary had never felt more like their home. Their place.