Can you feel the love tonight?

Deimos scoffed softly as Ikigai complemented both his attempt at a picnic and himself, calling them both perfect. He couldn't disagree more, but her kind words still made a little grin pull at his lips. He caught her lips with an affectionate kiss as she leaned in to brush her lips to his nose, marveling at how far they had come and wondering how he had managed to get to this point. "You're perfect," he said in a low rumble, leaning down to nuzzle behind her dark ear. He was far from perfect, but as long as he was doing right by his mate then he supposed he was doing alright. Their meal was quiet and comfortable as they ate and enjoyed each other's company. He noticed Ikigai freely drinking from the bottle of wine that he had lightly sipped from and it was nice to see her fully relaxing and letting herself be a bit more free than she usually tended to be. He enjoyed the way she carried herself and the natural grace she had about her, but it was also lovely to see that she felt safe enough with him to let herself relax. He couldn't have asked for a better evening.

Well, at least that's what he thought until Ikigai's slightly glassy and very suggestive gaze was brought up to his. He had never had a doubt that they would try again to start their family, he had just known that it was a matter of time. Still, to hear her declare her desire to do just that and her want to build their family together sent a shiver of his own desire down his spine. He had never seen Ikigai so bold and as she stood, kissed him with an obvious passion, and nudged him onto his back he couldn't help but grin with a lecherous amusement. Perhaps he needed to bring her wine more often. There was no resistance as he let her guide him to whatever position she wanted him in and willingly rolled onto his back for her–but not before slipping his strong foreleg around her waist and pulling her up onto his frame in the same motion. Looking up at her expectantly, he rumbled quietly, "I've never wanted anything more in my life, my love..." He reached up to cup her cheek with his massive paw, pulling her lips down to his with a gentleness that should be uncharacteristic for someone like him. After a heated kiss of his own he left her to her own devices, letting her take the lead with her wine-fueled desire.

"Deimos & Ikigai"