I hadn't anticipated that I would find myself walking down the isle for the second time in my life and yet this time I couldn't wait to be bonded to the one waiting for me at the end of the isle who's gaze never shifted from mine.
I felt tied to her in ways that could not be explained. She was my anchor, my light. And I appreciated her for not rushing my healing process, for keeping me sane and reminding me each day of her undying love for me.
I personally would have preferred to have an intimate ceremony with close friends but it couldn't be done my way given whom she was. And despite how uncomfortable I was with crowds I refused to give into my fears.
This was our time to finally claim each other before everyone and I couldn't be happier.
As I reached the end Amanti met me with a brush of lips to my knuckles, a tender look alight in her eyes. She looked at me as if I was the most precious gift in her life. I couldn't help loving her more.
We stood facing each other as a priestess begin the necessary steps of officiating our bond. Our left hands were tied together in a ribbon, we took sips of wine from the same goblet, oil was poured on our bonded hands and my womb was blessed. The last part I thought was rather unnecessary given I would never get pregnant from our union but it was a lovely gesture.
After those rituals we sealed our bond with a kiss that sent the crowd witnessing our bond in bout of cheers and claps. Flower petals were showered over us as we walked down the isle.
Later found us in the grand Hall which was filled with the Lords and Laddies of Saëna Plutron all garbed in their finest garments, chatting through sips of expensive wines and decadent delicacies.
I even spotted Chief Coyek, his wife and children. They were our guests from afar and they were staying for a few days.
I saw Venerus and his partner, healer Kymil, who occasionally stole kisses when they thought no one was watching. It pleased me to see Venerus happy. His life at sea hadn't been easy, in fact, it was harrowing. But now he had a new life, one that promised true happiness.
Eron and Ranthel stayed glue at the buffet, stuffing themselves like pigs. They did not care for the maidens filling their hall. That was the case when food and wines were involved. I smiled at the sight, shaking my head amusedly. I then directed my gaze to my beloved, who stole my breath away with her beauty.
Amanti sat proudly on her throne and I was sitting right next to her on my own throne, our hands laced together. One by one our guests would approach us with well wishes and gifts.
Overall it was the happiest day of my life second to the day Amanti professed her love for me. And though this day was lovely I could not wait to have Amanti all to myself in the privacy of our chambers.
When midnight approached we were finally in our chambers, bare of all clothing. Amanti had me under her on the ridiculously large bed dressed in the most expensive silks.
She stared lovingly into my eyes, her body straddling mine, waves of heat wafting off of her and sinking into my pours.
She leaned ever slowly to my body, our bosom pressing against each other as her lips met mine in a slow dance of passion and want. I couldn't resist trailing my hands over her back all the way to her delectable rear which I kneaded to my heart's content.
Her fingers curled into my hair, gently tugging at the locks as she deepened the kiss that set my blood aflame with desire.
It wasn't long when we connected, consummating our union in the most intimate way imaginable. Shallow breaths and breathless moans echoed in the room, our sweat slicked bodies rolling against one another, legs tangled up.
She loved on me in a languid manner like she wanted that moment to last for a while. Each stroke had my body quivering wantonly, helpless cries falling from lips as I relished in her touch.
The build up of pleasure finally reached its peak and I erupted blissfully in the arms of my lover, clinging to her as wave after wave of pure bliss surged through my being.
She too reached her complexion, convulsing against me in abandon, as she whispered my praises against my skin.
We remained locked to each other, coming down from our high. And it was in that moment that something awakened inside of me. The familiar heat of my power was unmistakable.
I felt the tendrils of my healing power spasm inside of me, leaving a tingle of revitalisation in its wake. I raised my hand behind Amanti, and saw the power rising from my fingers, extending beyond my digits in smoky, jade green tendrils.
" Amanti, " I said excitedly.
" What is it, my love?" She inquired, raising her hand to cup my face.
" My power has returned, " I informed her, barely holding back the happiness in my voice.
Her hand left my face then she curled her arm around my waist, pulling us closer to one another. " Calima has not deserted you, my sweet Somanca. You are after all her creation," she said with a soft smile.
My moment of happiness sobered as I thought of my village and my people who I left to be destroyed. I remembered my mission of finding the stone of Arekticus, which I did find. Sadly, I had failed to take the stone to my people in time and now I had to live with the fact that I had failed every single villager of Tellus.
" I lost the stone, Amanti." I revealed to her, fighting a sob.
" It is not your fault that your people were killed. You did everything you could at the time. And as heartbreaking as it is, maybe, things turned out the way they were supposed to. Everything happens for a reason. And don't worry about the stone. "
She nuzzled her face in the crook of my neck. " Maybe your mother knew what was going to happen and her sending you on that mission was merely her way to save you. " She pulled away eliciting a pained whimper from me. " Your mother sacrificed a lot for you. And I know wherever she is she'd want you to be happy. "
" I am happy, " I said, snuggling up against her. " I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life and it is thanks to you. You pulled from the pit of grief and pain. You have given me a reason to live. "
" I promise to cherish you forever, my beautiful Somanca. You'll never want for anything. Maybe our union came at the sacrifice of many lives and it is up to us to honour those lives by simply loving each other forever. It is a small price to pay, I can assure you."
I pressed a kiss to her jaw and then her lips. " I love you Amanti. "
" I love you too, daughter of Calima. Goddess strike me if I so as much as hurt you unintentionally or not. You are treasured, my beloved. And I vow to show you each and every day that I love you. "
My heart melted at her sweet words. I realised then that I had found my soul mate. I wondered if my biological mother had found her true mate that fateful night I was conceived? The thought drew a smile to my face.
The thought that she might have found true love soothed the ache of her death in my heart. I hoped she was at peace wherever she was. And if my father was dead, I prayed they were together. And if he was alive I hoped he still thought of her.
I had decided a long time ago that I would not look for him and I still stood by that decision. I had no reason to. Amanti was my family now and that was enough.
I had no idea what the future held for us but I was confident that we would overcome the forces that would try to tear us apart. I was hers forever and she was mine.
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🌿MARTHA STREAMS🌿
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