Her words were spoken as if she feared him. Continuing slowly '' You have every right to speak your mind and to stop me if you wish. You are to be my wife. I would not have you silent just to make my life easier. If there is ever a problem with something I do I would have you tell me. The last thing I wish to do is upset you. ''
Having finished he lightly pressed his lips to her foot before getting up and drying himself. He then lay down on the bed, emotions running through him.

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His words made her dumbstruck. Why would he say that? She knew he wanted and cherished his freedom. And she in turn, she reolved, would give up speaking her mind about things. He had told her not to, but she had to. He kissed her foot and laid down behind her on the other side of the bed. Her tears now came, silently falling as they matched the rain outside. Her one arm went to cradle her middle, as not only her side was hurting, her whole mid section was in pain. Her other hand went to brush her tears away as they fell. She truly didn't deserve him. She held a sob in, letting it out as a whoosh of breath.

As he lay down he began to feel bad. He should have put a stop to Elanor's advances as soon as she made them.
Chancing a glance at Nienna, he looked and then thought he saw her crying.
Sitting up, he moved towards her and put his arm around her. ''Please do not cry. I am glad you grew upset, it shows me that you care for me. It was a normal reaction. In truth I would be upset if you said nothing about it. '' He tilted her head up so she would look at him. '' Promise me that you will always speak the truth to me, regardless of whether our opinions will differ. The way you reacted was just who you are and that is who I fell in love with. The strong, courageous, opinionated shieldmaiden of Gondor. It is she who holds my heart. Do not ever change. You as you are captured my love.''
He put his hand over hers, hoping she would grasp his words. He couldn't let her change due to a small argument. He didn't need or want her to.

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She stiffened as he put his arm around her, still unsure. But as he spoke his words, her lips parted in surprise. She didn't want to meet his gaze, but had to when he raised her head. She studied his eyes, realizing her meant what he said. How was he so different? As he finished speaking, she could only nod. His warm hand covered her cold one, and although stillnfeeling the guilt, she enjoyed the soft touch. She drew in a breath, hicouphing softly. "I am sorry." she whispered again.

He shook his head at her apology ''Please do not apologize. You have done nothing wrong.''
Pulling her head to his chest softly, ''There is no need for you to feel guilty. In-fact I would have you return to my sweet, beautiful, smiling betrothed. '' He kissed her head.
He did not want her to feel any guilt whatsoever, his only desire now was to see her truly smile again.

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She nodded against his chest, still gripping her mid section. She closed her eyes against a second barrage of tears, shoving them away. For Niko. Something inside her stirred. She reached up, placing a soft, trembling kiss to his lips.

Niko returned her kiss, placing a hand to her cheek, wiping away any stray tears. He then took both her hands and kissed each of her knuckles, stroking her hands with his thumbs.
''Do not ever change, love''

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"I won't." she whispered. "You are too good to me." she gripped his hands, her breath catching in her throat. She looked at him, met his gaze, and hoped she could see what was laying her her gaze. She knew she would never find anyone better. Her lips parted, wanting to ask him for more of what they had shared the night before. But she couldn't.

He smiled at her words. ''It's no more than you deserve'' Taking her in his arms and pulling her into an embrace as he lay down on the bed, pulling her with him.
He thought he saw a lustful desire in her eyes though he was not sure. His hand moved to her leg as if to signal to her that he would not refuse her, should she ask.

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She moved her leg to meet his hand, and she reached up kissing him tentatively. Herself encircled his neck, pulling him closer. She needed him. Now. Her hands tangled in his shirt, then tugged at it.

Realizing her desires he promptly tugged his shirt off. He felt his desire grow as her arms encircled him. He began to lift her dress, his hands drifting under it.Letting out a soft sigh as he did so, he pulled her dress up revealing her thighs, gasping as his hands met them.

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She moaned softly, pulling the dress off promptly. She leaned into him to kiss him more firmly. Her hands ran in small circles on his chest. His skin was hot to the touch. Her lips moved to place kisses over the line of his jaw. She sighed as she leaned closer into him. "I am yours, do what you wish." her words were but a breath, brushing over his ear.

He smiled at her words, remembering his own from the night before.
Laying her down just as he had done the previous night, lay day down against her, once again pinning her hands down.
He began to move on top of her, slowly but with more pleasure, for both of them.
He lowered his head and began to nuzzle her neck and her chest, planting kisses everywhere.

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She sighed and gasped as he brought pleasure to her. And she felt electricity run through her. She moaned and caressed his leg with hers, moving slowly. This was even different than the previous night. His lips found her neck and chest and she lifted toward him, giving him more access. The whole feeling was electric, but soft. "I love you." she gasped out, taking every sensation he gave her and returning it as she moved against him

She was giving herself to him, which made the feeling better for Niko. ''I love you too. Always'' he whispered before grinning with that mischievous look in his eye. He began to move his tongue over her lips, neck and then lowered until he reached her belly. He released her hands and gave her a grin once again as he continued, this time his tongue directed between her legs.
He changed the speed and direction every so often so as to increase her pleasure. He looked at her, hoping she enjoyed it.

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She watched him with wide eyes. What was he..? She gasped and moaned, her head falling back onto the pillow. Her hands fisted in his hair. "Niko!" she cried out, she was on fire. She arched against him, her body clenching and unclenching.