Once Upon Another Time...

Chapter 6;Christine's POV

As we ate Erik watched me, like always. In adoration and protectiveness. I looked up at him through my lashes and smiled.

"What?

Nothing, nothing at all."

We kept eating and chatted a bit.

"So, you think Daroga will find someone?

Why shouldn't he? I have you Angel.

I know, he seems so shy though.

He'll be alright. I think you just make him nervous.

Me? Why? Have I done something?

No, beautiful women make most men nervous Christine."

I could feel my face grow red.

"You are a beautiful woman Christine. You can't deny that."

He took my hands in his and gently pressed his lips to them. I smiled at him. We continued to eat. I was exhausted, I wanted to go to bed right after dinner. But I was also starving. It wasn't as if I hadn't eaten today. I let it go, probably from our earlier activities. As I finished my first serving I took another and Erik eyed me.

"Hungry Angel?

I am. Very hungry.

Well, eat. There's plenty there.

You too! I don't want it to go to waste.

It won't."

We both had second helpings. I scarfed it down and sipped at my wine as I ate. When I finished I washed my plate and sat down rubbing my eyes. Waiting for Erik to finish.

"Christine, are you alright?

Mmhm just a bit sleepy.

A bit? I think you should get to bed.

I can't sleep without your arms around me."

I said with a sleepy smile.

"Why don't you go get ready? I'll be there in a minute.

Okay. I'll see you then my love.

Okay."

He chuckled. I floated to our room and changed in a daze. My eyes were so heavy I thought I could've slept standing up. I stood by the bed, waiting for my Erik. My eyes closed every few minutes. I jumped, for I had almost fallen asleep and Erik had gently placed his hands on my shoulders.

"Oh my, you are tired. Lay down, I'll change and you can sleep.

Alright."

I sighed as he guided me to the bed. He helped me lay down. As soon as I did it was as if I had just woken up from a full nights rest. Since I had returned to Erik I'd been sleeping in his arms. If I wasn't in his arms, I couldn't sleep. I heard him set down his mask and wig on the dresser. He climbed into bed and pulled me close. I turned to him and kissed him.

"Goodnight, my angel.

Goodnight Erik. I love you.

I love you more than you'll ever know."

He softly sang in my ear and I drifted to sleep.