Winterfall

I woke up four hours later, a bit dizzy, but at least it wasn't daylight yet. We did pass out around ten, so it would be around two in the morning. Damn, my head felt like it was going to burst. How much did I drink yesterday?

"Enough," Theo mumbled as he stretched awake beside me. "You've drunk enough to last a few centuries."

"That's a bit of an exaggeration."

"I think I remember at least six or seven glasses of elven wine plus a couple shots of vodka?"

"No wonder why I feel like shit."

"Yeah, we both feel like shit. I believe I used at least three spells each on us, but that must have been some damn strong vodka."

"How long until this headache passes?" I asked as I dared to open my eyes because I figured the room would spin if I did.

"I got something for that. But it may hurt more than you realize."

"Do it. This headache is awful."

I felt a wave of magic wash over me. A simple restoration spell always does the trick with this sort of thing. There is always a bit of an effect when coming off a high or on a hangover, but it usually wasn't too bad. Thankfully, this time, it was alright. I'd rather use the spell to get rid of our hangovers than for us to suffer with it all day.

I watched as he did the same to himself after ensuring I was good. "I think that serves us a lesson. No Vodka." He said as he sat next to me and snapped the lights on.

Thankfully, we were both clothed, as I vaguely remember asking for more last night. "You did, but I refused. We were too hammered for that."

I sighed and curled up next to him, "This is why you limit my drinking, isn't it?"

"Precisely." He leaned over and kissed my forehead, "But you plus alcohol makes for an interesting night."

"I didn't do anything stupid, did I?"

"Let's see…you wanted to fight in the pit with my guards. I flirted with the bartender, and half threatened his job when I ordered him not to give you more drinks."

"Ugh…if I drink again, let me drink in the safety of the castle."

"I mean, that wasn't nothing compared to what some guards did. I swear, they don't know when to quit."

I eyed him. "You aren't going to leave me hanging, are you?"

"Quinn, let's see, flashed everyone halfway through the night. Henry ended up kissing one of the new servers. I may have heard a few things at night that I prefer not to hear again. I think Brienne was the only one sober, but she was not about to let the rest of them know that; she danced on top of the bar at one point."

As he went through everyone's embarrassing deeds, which were wasted, we heard a familiar voice in the room next to us. "Shit." it was one word, but I knew that female voice anywhere.

My eyes widened, and I couldn't help but topple over Theo and move to the door as quickly and quietly as possible. I turned to him, "I wonder if we can see who Quinn slept with."

"Maria….I don't know if that is a good idea."

"You know, don't you?"

He sighed. "Yes. and I respect my guards' privacy." He must have had a rough sleep if he could distinguish who each of his guards was hooking up with in the other rooms.

"Well, curiosity killed the cat, and satisfaction brought it back." I cracked open the door enough for me to peer out of. I saw the familiarity of the hair and facial structure of Jasper poking his head out of the room. I quickly shut the door before he could see me. "But…"

"I told you I respect their privacy."

"His wife…"

Theo sighed again, "Those two are always glued to the hip. It didn't take much to figure out that they had done it several times. Despite both of them being hitched."

My face fell a bit. I knew Jasper loved his wife. I knew Quinn wasn't fond of her husband, as it was a forced marriage. "He still loves his wife."

"He does. Not everyone is saints when it comes to their relationships. Not everyone is like us." I just stared at him. We have been together for a few hundred years now and have only been with each other. "Don't look at me like that."

I turned back around and faced the door. I knew Theo loved me. I knew he would never cheat on me. If he did, I'd know about it. He knew I loved him and would never do anything against him.

I heard his footsteps and felt his breath against my neck as he approached me. "And that's the truth, Maria." I turned around and faced him. I was a bit confused. Quinn and Jasper had hooked up, and all I wondered was if Jasper's wife knew about it. "I don't think so. If she did, she would probably leave him. And I wouldn't blame her for that."

"Should we…"

"No. I recommend against getting in the middle of another's marriage. All they have to do is deny it, and then it will turn on you."

"Fine, I'll drop it. Just don't get any ideas."

"I wouldn't dream of it." He said as he leaned down to kiss me, "You satisfy me in ways no other woman would."

I smiled against his lips. "Get back on that bed, and I can satisfy you some more before we leave."

"Who says anything about needing a bed? When we have a door."

He scooped me up, allowing me to hold onto him with my legs. "But they will…"

"Hear us?" He made a quick motion with his fingers, and not a word left his lips, but I could hear him in my mind. Hear what? He said with a grin as he pressed my body hard against the door.

You better be having those damn pants off in less than five seconds.

It'll only take me three.

~Sexual Content, you may skip to next chapter if you do not want to read~

He was quick in pulling off his pants and sliding off my dress. As he pressed himself against me, I couldn't help but moan as I felt him against me. He kissed me hard on the lips, deepening each press as he held my body up. I swear there wasn't much foreplay needed here. Within a minute, I was already craving him, all of him. This position. Got me every damn time.

Please…

I haven't even.

Damn it, Theo…you can play later. How fucking long has it been since we have had physical contact outside of our dreamscape?

He didn't even think after that. He just did. This was the first round of intimacy since he created his layer. Yes, we had dream sex the other night, but dream versus reality, I would take reality any day. Thankfully, the door we had was sturdy, as he was not going easy at all. I knew he hungered for this as I did. A week without sex was a punishment for the both of us, that I was starting to realize.

Theo…take me to the bed.

I gasped through the bond. I wanted more movement, and I could feel a bit of splinter as he rubbed my back against the door. Thankfully, he complied and moved us both quickly to the bed.

Are you alright?

Yes…the door was just…rubbing my back.

Sorry love.

How many times do I have to say, don't apologize?

He smiled down at me. Can I play now?

I rolled my eyes. I'd rather have you in me.

To which he continued what he was doing up against the door. It didn't take him long to finish, which brought me close. Now? I nodded as he moved; he utilized his tongue and fingers to do a bit of foreplay, which didn't take me long to finish.

He rested beside me, breathing heavily against me. It's a good thing there is a silence spell.

I laughed. If only your guards had used it last night.

Very true.

How long until we have to go back to the castle?

He thought about it, as it was almost three in the morning now. We can cuddle a little, but we should be there by four. I can teleport you to your room. And I'll walk there.

I nodded. As I knew he would do that just out of safety. He wanted to make it seem like I was in my room all night and not out all night with him. We still had to dance our relationship around the devil, after all.