“I can’t believe it,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “We’re married.”
Kai chuckled, placing a soft kiss on the top of her head. “Believe it, love. Ye are mine now, forever.”
They sat in silence for a while, watching the stars twinkle above them. Caitlin’s eyes grew heavy, and she yawned widely.
Kai stood up, scooping her up in his arms. “Time for ye to get some rest, my love.”
Caitlin snuggled into him, feeling safe and warm as he carried her towards their room—the best room in Rosa’s inn.
Once inside, Kai gently placed her down on the bed. As he lay down beside her, she snuggled into his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.
The room was dimly lit by a few flickering candles whose flames danced shadows on the walls. Caitlin felt her eyes close heavily as Kai’s fingers traced gentle circles on her back. The alcohol had made her sleepy, but she didn’t want to sleep, not yet.
She tilted her head, capturing his lips in a searing kiss. Kai responded eagerly, and Caitlin’s hands reached up to tangle in his hair.
As they pulled away, gasping for air, Kai began to explore her body, his hands roaming beneath her dress and over her curves. Caitlin felt herself relax under his touch, no longer self-conscious or ashamed. She moaned softly, her body coming alive beneath his touch, all drowsiness forgotten. She pulled him closer, her fingers trailing down his back and along the waistline of his breeches.
“I love ye,” he whispered.
She reached up and brushed Kai’s hair out of his face. “I love you too.”
He smiled, then captured her mouth again, kissing her deeply before pulling away. His eyes were dark with desire as he slid her dress slowly up over her head. Caitlin was left in only her underclothes, the candlelight casting a warm glow across her skin. She reached up, fanning her fingers across Kai’s taut chest, the muscles rippling in response to her touch.
He kissed her again, deeply, then began to slowly remove her underclothes, taking his time. Caitlin shivered at the contact, her body growing hot. She moaned softly as Kai’s hands found her breasts, caressing them lightly and reached for the ties of his breeches, eagerly sliding them off, leaving his bare skin exposed in the candlelight along with his already hard member.
He positioned himself over her, his hardness brushing against her skin, making her hold her breath in anticipation. Then, holding her gaze with his own, he slowly slid inside her.
“My wife,” he murmured. “Mine. For all time.”
She felt her muscles tighten around his member, causing him to moan softly. His long, deep thrusts matched the rhythm of her heart, and soon they were moving together in a hot, sizzling dance.
Caitlin’s moans became louder and louder as pleasure took her. She moaned his name as his thrusts became faster and wrapped her legs around his hips. Then, with one last thrust, they were both lost in an explosion of ecstasy.
They lay together for a while in the afterglow, moving apart only to get under the covers. Kai snuggled in close beside her, and she turned to face him. He stared into her eyes, and she felt her passion stir again. His lips were so close, his body so close. Even though they’d just finished making love, desire roared through her again. She would never stop wanting him.
As she reached up and pulled him down on top of her, she suspected it was going to be a long night.
The morning sun streaming through the open window woke Caitlin the next morning. She stretched her arm out, expecting to feel Kai beside her, but the space beside her was cold.
She sat up, rubbing sleep from her eyes. She climbed out of bed and threw on a simple dress, one of the many gifts Kai had given her. She brushed her hair and teeth, before heading down stairs. The inn was quiet and empty and when she peeked inside the kitchen, she found Kai cooking with a griddle pan over an open fire.
He grinned when he saw her. “I was going to surprise ye with breakfast in bed,” he said with a laugh. “But I guess that plan is ruined now. Go and take a seat in the common room. I’ll be with ye shortly.”
Caitlin did as she was bid, surprised to find that he had already set one of the tables. She took a seat and Kai soon joined her, carrying a plate full of—
“Are those pancakes?” she asked incredulously.
“Aye,” he laughed. “My mother’s favorite twenty-first century breakfast.”
He winked and took a seat across from her, taking one large helping for himself. They ate in comfortable silence until Caitlin finally broke it with a laugh.
“What?” Kai asked between bites.
“I just never imagined our first breakfast together would be pancakes and syrup.”
Kai shrugged. “Well, what do ye want for our second breakfast?”
Before Caitlin could answer, a loud pounding sound echoed through the inn. Caitlin shared a worried glance with Kai, then they hurried to the door. Kai threw it open with a shout, ready to turn away whoever was on the other side.
