Belong (GxG)

Chapter 19 A Question

Alcina growled low, the sound vibrating against Ally's skin as she pressed lingering kisses along her jaw, down to the curve of her throat.

"Always," Alcina murmured against her pulse, her grip tightening ever so slightly. "Forever."

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Ally woke slowly, warmth surrounding her, the familiar weight of Alcina's arm wrapped around her waist, possessive even in sleep.

She sighed softly, snuggling further into her lover's embrace, pressing a drowsy kiss to the bare skin of Alcina's shoulder.

"Mmm," Alcina hummed, her grip tightening, golden eyes fluttering open as she pulled Ally closer. "Where do you think you're going, iubirea mea?"

Ally grinned, pressing her face into Alcina's neck. "Nowhere."

Alcina rumbled in satisfaction, nuzzling into Ally's hair, her voice still thick with sleep. "Good."

For a moment, they just lay there—wrapped in each other, the world outside their chambers forgotten.

But then—

A knock at the door.

Ally groaned, burying her face deeper into Alcina's chest. "No."

Alcina huffed, pressing a kiss to the top of Ally's head before turning toward the door. "What?"

"Mother," Bela's voice called through the wood, carefully measured, "if you don't come down soon, Daniela is going to start a riot in the dining hall."

A beat of silence.

Then—

"Tell her if she breaks anything, she will regret it," Alcina called back, her voice dripping with threatened violence.

"Noted," Bela replied dryly. "But you should know, she's also been telling everyone about how Ally is our Momma now."

Alcina paused, before letting out a deep sigh.

Ally giggled, hiding her face against Alcina's collarbone. "She's not wrong," she murmured.

Alcina tilted her head, amusement flickering through her golden eyes. "Are you quite pleased with yourself, iubirea mea?"

Ally grinned, pressing a kiss to Alcina's jaw. "Very, I love these girls to pieces."

Alcina let out a mock sigh, running her fingers through Ally's hair. "I suppose there are worse fates than being stuck with all of you forever."

"Flatter me more, why don't you?" Alcina teased, nudging her nose against Allys cheek.

"Oh, I intend to," Alcina murmured, pressing another slow, lingering kiss to her lips before sighing dramatically. "But, alas, it seems I must feed my unruly children before they raze the castle to the ground."

Ally laughed, stretching before finally—reluctantly—slipping from bed. "Alright, alright. Let's go before they declare war on the kitchen staff."

Alcina sighed, standing with her usual effortless grace, slipping on a silk robe before offering Ally her hand. "Come, my love."

Ally took it without hesitation, fingers lacing between Alcina's as she smiled up at her. "Lead the way, my Lady."

And as they stepped out into the bright future that awaited them—

Ally knew, with absolute certainty, that this was only the beginning.

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