The Aftermath- Avneil series of one shots

Prelude

She felt his beard bristles brush against her neck as he nuzzled her in the wee hours of the morning.

Their journey had been long and hard. Finally at peace could they rekindle or start over on a better note this time.

She now knew his inner turmoil more than anything. A smile brushed her lips and she turned over to him as she opened her eyes and looked right into his.

" I love you," she whispered.

His smile went up to his eyes this time after so long. He didn't tell her how he felt. He met her lips and started to show her exactly how he felt for her. Words would not be enough.

She couldn't help but beam that finally she was back in his arms.