Bound By Chains (BxB) (Old Version)

Chapter Twenty-Eight End

The sun gleamed through our windows on a particularly hot day. But I didn't mind it in the least. It wasn't an uncomfortable hot, just one that relaxed you and made you want to sleep all day.
And I was comfortable, especially with the love of my life curled up against me, still sleeping the early morning away. Today was the day. The day we would finally be joined in holy matrimony. Of course, we had tried to get married earlier, but so much work had gone into creating treaties, and freeing the half-breeds, that two months had gone by. I knew it was going to be worth it, though. Especially since our Kingdom was finally at peace, it's inhabitants happy.

I felt Davian shift beside me, a small yawn escaping his lips as he cuddled closer to me, laying his head on my chest. I lifted my hand and threaded it in his shortened black hair, enjoying how soft the strands felt. Of course, I hadn't wanted him to cut his hair, but he told me it had been such a hassle to maintain it, so I let him, and now the strands fell neatly to his shoulders. That wasn't the only thing that changed about him. He seemed much happier, and more open than he used to be. He now greeted people in the halls, and volunteered to read stories to the ill children. He was also much more confident now, and closer to the family he had lost oh so long ago.

I was so proud of him. Proud that he was able to finally break out of the shell my father molded from him,  free to spread his wings and fly.

He had taken up art, although he claims that he isn't good at it. But he was. He was so talented in the way he was able to capture the life around him, painting the beauty for others to see.
Again, Davian shifted beside me, seeming to finally wake up, those ruby eyes darting to me as a tired smile formed on his face. "Good morning, my Love," he spoke, his voice still scratchy from sleep.

I returned his smile, and brushed aside a few rebellious strands of hair that dared fall into his precious face. "Good morning to you as well." My grin widened as I cupped his cheek, tilting his face towards me. "Do you remember what day it is, my Love?"

At first, his eyes filled with confusion, but as he remembered, they sharpened and filled with joy as he sat up abruptly, a wide smile on his face. "Could it be? Already?"

I nodded and sat up with him, placing my hand on his nude back as I tucked a few strands of his hair behind his ear. "Indeed it is. Are you ready to be bound to me for eternity?"

Davian rolled his eyes, but the smile remained on his face. "Of course, my Love. I would want nothing more."

I nibbled at my bottom lip and leaned in, gently kissing him on those lush lips of his, my hand on his cheek and my thumb just under his eye as our lips danced together. Sadly, we didn't let things get to far, since we had to begin getting ready for our wedding. Since I wasn't allowed to see Davian in his outfit, the half-dragon was whisked away to be prepared.

My suit was delivered to me by one of the staff, a half-breed kitsune who chose to stay, after he was given the choice. He placed the outfit neatly onto the bed, before leaving the room to give me privacy. I turned to the suit, my eyes taking it in. My heart pounded in my chest as I walked over to where it sat, my fingers brushing against the white fabric.

It knew that once I put this on...it was only a matter of time before I was finally wedded to the love of my life. I was so nervous, but I knew that I shouldn't be. I knew Davian loved me. He always told me such. So why was I nervous?

Taking in a deep breath, I picked up my suit, admiring the red accents that were methodically placed on it, and pulled it on, a smile on my face as I did so. Once I was dressed, I took a look in my mirror, my eyes going soft as I fixed a couple of buttons, and readjusted the jacket.

There was then a knock on my door that had me looking away from my mirror. "Come in." I called out, watching as the door opened and the same staff member, his tail swishing as those big pink eyes stared towards me.