The Sorcerer's Bride Chapter 64

Kaldrek had been startled when Zylvia had asked him that question . He was not exactly surprised about her asking, just the timing was a little, well, he had not been expecting it right then .

When he had opened his mouth to try to answer her he had no idea what he was going to say . He knew what he wanted to say, but that word always refused to leave his lips .

It occurred to him that he could have just simply nodded or tried to say yes . Mentally, he started berating himself . Zylvia deserved to know how he felt . He was sure it was eating at her, not knowing .

He glanced at his lady out of the corner of his eye . She was smiling, looking for all the world to see, as if she was really happy . However, he noticed that there was a lingering look of disappointment on her face, especially in her eyes . It made him feel somewhat uncomfortable knowing that he was the cause .

After brooding on it for a while, Kaldrek realized that he had been tuning out the conversation . Feeling slightly abashed he pulled his focus on to the people around him . He could always try to figure out his issues later . His friends would probably appreciate it if he paid attention to what they were saying .
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" . . . . do you think before we get to meet the child?" Zylvia had her hands clasped and hers eyes looked starry . Kaldrek found himself admiring the look . She seemed to be just about over her disappointment much to his relief .

"Well, I don't actually know for sure . . . " Fayre frowned, "I do not really know how long I have been pregnant . "

"Should probably see a doctor about that," Kaldrek offered .

"Oh? Are you actually paying attention to what is going on?" His best friend laughed goodnaturedly .

"Well I am now, I may have been a bit out of it for a moment though . "

"Which is totally normal," Zylvia cheerfully quipped, as she knocked his shoulder with hers gently .

Kaldrek smiled softly as his friends laughed over what his wife had just said . It had been a long time since being laughed at would upset him . He actually found himself somewhat enjoying them getting a kick out of his idiocies .

They continued talking the rest of the afternoon, mostly what would fall into small talk . Kaldrek paid attention to all of it after that .

When Jayesh decided it was time for dinner, Kaldrek offered his lady his arm . When she looped her arm through his, it made him feel rather content, as if she was completing him in some way .

They continued their conversation as they were eating . Admittedly, Kaldrek was getting distracted by watching the love of his life enjoy her food . Quite a bit of that conversation was a blur .

He forced himself to turn away from her, that way he could be more aware of what was going on . He could always admire her when they were alone .

As they talked, Kaldrek suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder . He glanced over and felt his lips curve up just seeing how she looked to be asleep on his shoulder .

He reached up the hand of the arm she was not leaning on and ruffled her hair .

"Your wife seems tired, you should probably go put her to bed . " Jayesh gave him a bright grin . Fayre nodded in agreement .

"She has had a tiring day . " Kaldrek shifted her into his arms as he carried her away, "Good night . "

Arriving at their bedroom he changed her clothes for her, figuring she would not be that upset with him . Afterwards, he lay her on their bed and climbed in beside of her . He made sure they were under their covers, she seemed picky on this .

She stirred and suddenly her hands grabbed his shirt . "Did I fall asleep?"

Kaldrek gazed into those beautiful eyes of hers . "Yeah . . . "

"I see . "

He found himself wanting to kiss her senselesss . To make her know just how much he wanted, nay, needed, her . He placed a gentle kiss on her nose . To think this wonderful woman was his, it was like some wondrous dream .

"Zylv," The serious note in his voice surprised him . She looked up at him with sleepy eyes, "Forgive me . I really am sorry . Give me a bit of time and I will do my best . "

Chapter end