The Sorcerer's Bride Chapter 39

When Zylvia woke up she was feeling sore . She felt a blush creep up her face as she recalled what she had done last night .

She was sprawled on top of her husband and one of his hands was against her back and the other was wrapped around her waist .

A smile blossomed on her face . Remembering how her husband had reacted made her embarrassment lessen just a little . He had not seemed as reluctant as she had been expecting .

Even though she really would have liked to stay like this for longer, Zylvia pushed herself up . She was stopped though and pulled back down . Kaldrek smiled lazily at her . His eyes were barely open, as he murmered "Stay . "

Zylvia was unsure what to do . This was entirely uncharted territory for her, as she had never before been in a situation like this . Hiding her blushing face in her husband's chest, she focused on his steady breathing . There was a rather calming effect to it .

She realized that his heartbeat was a little faster than it normally was . Kaldrek stroked her hair as she clung tightly to him .
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"Zylv . . . I . . . ," Kaldrek was floundering . She glanced up at his face . There was a subtle blush dusting his cheeks .

Whatever he had been going to say seemed to freeze in his mouth as he stared at her . A helpless smile lifted his mouth . Lifting her up, he sweetly, gently, brushed his lips against hers .

Not satisfied with his overly chaste kiss, she kissed him more deeply, trying to catch his tongue again . For a second he seemed too surprised to really do anything, then he pulled her as close as possible and gave her what she wanted .

Zylvia was breathless and a little dizzy when she pulled away . She clumsily scrambled off of him as she went to get dressed .

She chose to wear a deep blue gown for the day . As she finished pulling it on, she felt a tug on her arm .

Kaldrek seated her at her dresser, picked up her brush, and started doing her hair for her . He had such a serious look on his face as he did so, that Zylvia had to stifle a laugh . Why he seemed to want to do her hair all the time she had no idea .

He picked up a strand of her hair, his grey eyes staring at it, "Your hair looks like fire . "

"What is that supposed to mean?" Zylvia felt her shoulders tighten . Her hair was a bit of a sore spot for her .

Kaldrek blinked dropping the strand, "I said that aloud?" He let out a little embarrassed laugh and then looked at her with a frown . "Why do you look so defensive?"

She glanced away, pursing her lips . She didn't really want to talk about this, not today . She had been in such a good mood .

"Fire is beautiful, isn't it?" Kaldrek had an utterly confused look on his face .

She stared at her husband dumbfounded . Did he actually like her hair? That would be a first . Well Fayre always told her it was pretty but that was just Fayre being Fayre .

She pulled his head down and placed a kiss on his forehead . Even if he was just being nice, it had made her feel better . That statement . . . if he continued saying similar things, would end up making her feel special . Especially as he wasn't the sort to say those sort of things meaninglessly .

As she left their room and headed for some breakfast, she latched onto her husband's arm . Out of the corner of her eye she noticed his mouth curve upwards .

She was feeling famished . But as she headed for the food table, Kaldrek stopped her . Zylvia looked at him confused as he had her sit down . He filled up two plates and sat beside her, "Here . Eat . "

Zylvia felt a warmth travel throughout her . Her husband was really thoughtful! She snuck glances at him as she ate . Catching her, he smiled at her, leaned over and kissed her forehead . "You can stare openly at me if you want, Zylv . I don't mind . "

"Kaldrek!" She shoved him away with a blush creeping up her skin, but she still couldn't keep a smile off her face .

After they finished eating, her husband took the dishes and dealt with them . "Going to spend time with the queen?"

"Yes . "

He made to open the door for her, "Well-"

Zylvia reached out and grabbed his arm, pulling him towards her . With her other hand she grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him down a little . She gave him a lingering kiss, "I'll see you later . " She was aware she sounded a little breathless .

"Mhmm . See you, Zylv . "

She headed off to go see her best friend . But her thoughts were still on the man she had just left behind her .

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