Life Won't Steal This Away

The days had grown... Strange, Beautiful, Wonderous? Eltrys walked the borders, patrolling and renewing his claim over their land. He found himself lingering over the stream, watching the water coil and twist and bubble. He loved her. Every time he thought of her he would think his heart might burst. Every night now, every night since the raid by the Hallows, they had shared the den. While she recovered, he would remain by her side more often than not. He no longer lingered outside to share the news, now he would lay closely next to her and listen to her breathe.

Her sweet demeanor and tenacious attitude had been the initial spark that had won him. Even in her darkest days, he knew that tenacious and sweet woman was still in there. There had been many a time as they started to coil together in sleep that he had felt himself want more. He would imagine running his claws gently through her fur just for the feel of it. His self-control was far too tightly held for him to lose control or force himself on her. No. If she was so inclined he would need her to make the first move. But by the gods and the winds he wanted her.

After a few more check-ins on various projects, he heads back to the den. The calming herbal scents give him pause as the smells waft from the doorway. He didn't remember those there before... He pushed the doorway in and to his surprise discovered the room softly lit with a myriad of candles and the herbal decor the reason the olfactory sensors had been piqued.

His gaze takes in the room with surprise, but as they finally find the orchestrator of this endeavor his lips softly part in awe. Carefully lain over the bed her petite body is strewn alluringly. His heart thrums against his chest as he stands somewhat dumbfounded in the doorway.

"What's all... this about?" He asked softly, not daring to assume but... hoping all the same.