55.A Cold Morning YILEYNA
I awoke to find the bed empty, feeling a pang of pain inside of me. I know he had a lot to do, but I did wish I could at least wake up to him next to me, even if it was just occasionally.
My entire body felt sore and achy, yet the lightness that I felt in my chest was immeasurable.
A smile played on my lips and my cheeks burned as I thought of last night. It had been different, and even if I was blindfolded, it only heightened my other senses. I felt as if we had somehow become closer. It was almost as if we had opened ourselves to one another in an entirely new way.
I was sure Theon felt something much more for me than he admitted. He couldn’t put it into words, but I was positive he was falling for me. I smiled happily, hugging the blanket to my chest. He had cleaned me too. No one did that unless they truly cared. I closed my eyes for a moment, feeling utterly happy and content. My Theon… just like I was his… My heart leapt when I heard the sound of movement in the other room, and I jolted upright, wincing at how sore my behind and core felt.
He was home!
I kicked the blanket off and quickly got out of bed, almost falling over my legs that felt like jelly. I opened the drawer to grab a shirt or something to put on, when I realised it was half empty. I frowned. Most of Theon’s clothes were missing… Feeling confused, I pulled on a t-shirt before I closed the wardrobe and pulled the curtains open. The window was entirely frosted, and from what I could see outside, the snow was still falling strongly and it was extremely windy. I stripped the bedding, the stains from last night a reminder of everything that we had done here. I don’t think I’ll be able to come into this room without remembering it. My heart skipped a beat as I held the bundled bedding in my arms and made my way to the bedroom door
I opened it, to see Theon standing over a trunk, wearing black pants and a black shirt, which hung open, and his hair brushed back. He turned his gorgeous amber eyes towards where i stood, his eyes trailing over me, and I could feel my cheeks burning up under his gaze. It was almost as if he was undressing me entirely, and the shirt I was wearing suddenly felt too small…
My heart skipped a thousand beats when our eyes locked. “Morning.” I said, my stomach all fluttery.
“Morning.” He replied, his deep sexy voice making me feel giddy. Goddess, what was going on? I was feeling even more nervous than usual… He turned back to the trunk and tossed in some clothes. I frowned, remembering the wardrobe that was partially empty.
“Are you going somewhere?” I asked, walking over to him.
There was over a foot difference in height between us, and although I wanted to pull him down and kiss him, he had turned back to the trunk.
soon. The ceremony should be coming up and then my workload will increase. It makes sense for me to take up my old room at the castle.”
the red welts on my arms where he had tied me up. They were
staying here. No one will remove you.” I froze, my heart thundering at what he had just said. Why did that sound like… It didn’t sound right.
you might not even come back here.” I replied lightly,
up with his hand, he cupped the left side of my face, brushing his thumb over my
He
I frowned.
his hand off. His smirk had eased me. “I’m sure you’ll come to see me at least.” “Hmm, well you are a beautiful distraction.” My
smirk vanished and he
I do want to see if we can push to awaken whatever you are and maybe your shift… without anyone else knowing.” ! My unease
I’d appreciate that.”
and stepping closer, I reached up, locking my arms
even a split second later when his hands wrapped around my waist and he stood up straight, lifting me off the ground completely and crushing me against him. I smiled, kissing his jaw softly. He nudged my face away, kissing my neck sensually instead. I resisted a moan and his hold on me tightened before he inhaled deeply, burying his nose in the crook of my neck For a few moments, he didn’t move. I wrapped my legs around his waist, enjoying his
put his things into the trunk. “Yeah, I’ll be leaving. Don’t wait for me,
trunk shut and closed the buttons of his
starting tomorrow, meet me there.” I nodded, feeling a flash of confusion. Why was he acting like that was the
me..?
shelf by the front door before opening the door. Instantly the howling wind became louder, and I flinched as the blast of bitter cold rushed through the cabin. Theon stepped out and pulled his trunk out behind him, he paused for
I said softly.
in the deep snow. I watched him
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