complimented mine perfectly.
My mouth watered as I watched him closely. My mind was already running away with itself as my eyes went from his face
all the way down to his toes. Reminding me of that dream I had with him.
“I see you started without me.” He nodded to the decanter, now half full and took a sip of his drink. A little smile pulled at
the corner of his lips.
“Apologies, you did keep me waiting longer than I expected.”
“I am sorry about that—something came up that needed my attention right away, but I am here now, and we are not to be
disturbed.”
He finished his glass, but I didn’t rush to drink my fifth one, realising I should slow down. This was important after all, and
I didn’t want to make a fool of myself.
“When do you wish to begin?” I asked, my voice breaking a little.
“There is no rush, we have all night. Although, I do think we shouldn’t stay up too late. We will have a busy day
tomorrow.” He winked at me.
The wedding ceremony was planned for the following evening. Obsidian Fae celebrated their weddings at twilight,
whereas Crystal Fae celebrated during the time the sun hit the highest point and lit up the sky. April assured me however, there
would be plenty of symbols of my bloodline within the ceremony, which I wasn’t too sure if I wanted.
I was always taught when you married into another family, you adopted their traditions, their ways and quite frankly, I was
happy to learn Nicholas’s way.
“Are you nervous?” I had to ask, it worried me that maybe it was just me.
“I am always nervous around you, Annwyl.”
A blush rushed to my cheeks as he placed a warm hand on my bare knee. To my surprise, I didn’t move away. After
everything Dorian put me through, the thought of another man’s touch scared me near to death. I didn’t feel that worry or fear
with Nicholas, with him I knew I was perfectly safe, and he would wait for my say and command.
“Maybe we can begin with the question part of the rites? If we don’t have to do them in order?” I asked.
“Ah, yes, that should be fine I believe. April did however inform me there are some things the books mention that aren’t up
to date.”
My eyes went a little wide as I thought what else could possibly happen, we were already exposing ourselves in one way
or another. Be it through confessions or by skin.
“Once the candle and our promises to one another have been burnt completely, we are then to share a bed together. But
please, don’t think that means we are required to indulge in each other’s pleasures.”