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.She breathed Mariah's scent in deeply as she willed this moment to last forever.Finally, reluctantly, Bryn forced herself to pull away from her warm embrace.Her blue eyes stared expectantly at her from beneath heavy lashes.Mariah let her hands linger, holding her gently in place as she brought her lips to Bryn's.Delicately her mouth grazed hers.It was so light, so soft, that Bryn was unsure whether the kiss had even happened at all, but as she found her lips seeking her in the dwindling torchlight, she was sure that it had.Unsure of herself at first, Bryn pressed her lips to Mariah's.She shouldn't have been nervous, and there was certainly nothing to be scared of, but her stomach still fluttered as Mariah's strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her close.Mariah brushed a few hairs from her eyes and smiled warmly at her.Her heart was racing in her chest.They had embraced before, but there was something different in the air today.Bryn looked into her eyes, felt Mariah's breath on her face.Bryn reached up, letting the backs of her fingers gently brush Mariah's face.Her heart beat wildly in her chest; her breath came in short gasps.Mariah blew a gentle stream of warm air onto her temples as her cheeks began to darken.Mariah's gentle smile enticed her, and she leaned toward her for a kiss.Her lips traveled to Bryn's cheek and then her chin."Mariah…" Bryn softly said as her hands held Mariah tightly.Bryn pulled Mariah against her as her mouth found Mariah's lips.At first, she was gentle, but soon the yearning inside of her took over.She brought her lips to the delicate skin of her neck and moaned softly as her hands moved to her back.Bryn wrapped her arms around Mariah's neck and pressed herself against Mariah.Mariah's mouth quickly moved down her neck to her collarbone and then to her shoulder.Her skin trembled under Mariah's gentle touch.Bryn's hands went to her neck and then her hair.She leaned back and closed her eyes, Bryn's body warming to the overwhelming pleasure.Bryn was dizzy with euphoria and her mind was racing out of control.Mariah pulled away gently, finding her eyes in the darkness.She touched the side of Bryn's face, her fingers gliding through her curls.Mariah embraced her against her body and stroked her hair gently."I love you so much, Bryn.Ever since you came into my life, my world has shone more brilliantly," she murmured against her neck.Bryn closed her eyes and relaxed against him.She breathed her scent in deeply.That warm mix of chamomile and mahogany brought to life something deep within her."I love you more every day, Mariah.I never knew a love like this could exist, and I'm grateful that you showed me a life a beautiful as this," she softly said back as she clung to him.Mariah brushed her lips gently against her neck and released her, allowing her to lean back against the couch.Her hand trembling nervously, Mariah cupped her face in her palm.She looked deeply into her soft eyes as her thumb caressed her bottom lip."You are the most beautiful soul I have ever seen, Bryn.Thank you for being here with me.""There is nowhere else that I would rather be right now than here with you," she replied.Mariah gave her a smile as her cheeks began to flush slightly.Bryn reached up and brushed a lock of hair off her forehead.She allowed her fingers to linger against the side of her face.Mariah brought her mouth to hers, caressing her mouth gently with hers.Bryn guided her lips to her shoulder as her fingers closed around the thin strap of her dress.Mariah inched the dress down her shoulder, her lips quickly following with a fiery trail of kisses.Bryn watched her from beneath heavy lashes, her heart racing in her chest, her body trembling slightly.Her kisses on her bare skin were gentle, loving and tender.Mariah's hands moved around to her back, caressing the base of her wings as her gentle kisses continued down her shoulder.Mariah softly said into her ear, "The air is chilled this night.Perhaps you would like to feel the heat of the fire?" Her breath was warm against her skin, causing her heart to race even faster."I would like that very much," Bryn replied, her voice no louder than Mariah's.She gave her a tender smile and rose from the couch."But do you know what I'd like more?" Bryn asked Mariah once she was there.Mariah halted and turned toward her, a questioning look on her face."What's that?""Release the monster in the basement.Please.He's been chained for so long, he deserves his freedom.Give it to him just as you gave me mine.Find a way for him to not hurt you anymore and let him go," Bryn asked of her, her voice barely more than a whisper.For a long moment Mariah did nothing but simply stare back at her."You are too kind, too loving, to want such a creature freed.""Then will you not do it?" Bryn asked her, worry filling her heart.Mariah shook her head, looking sad as she did so."I will.For you, I would do that and so much more.I cannot risk him coming back to hurt either of us and so I shall unmake him.He will be reborn as something new, something far less evil, but he will still be alive.Will that suit you?""It will.Thank you."Mariah nodded."Then it will be done."Bryn watched Mariah from beneath heavy lashes as her arms went underneath her thighs and shoulders, lifting her gently into the air.Bryn breathed in her scent deeply and kissed her neck as she carried her in much the same way as she had the night of the storm.Mariah placed her gently in front of the fire, finally letting go reluctantly as she kneeled next to her on the soft rug.Bryn lay trembling lightly under Mariah's gaze.She took a deep breath, letting it out slowly.They watched each other in the near darkness for a few moments, neither of them willing to move.Bryn took another deep breath to calm her nervousness and brought her hand to the warmth of her calve.She watched Mariah through heavy lashes as her hand held her.Her fingers never left hers as they caressed her skin."Darling, are you alright with this? With… everything?"Bryn gave Mariah a warm smile and nodded."I have never been more sure of anything in my life.I want this more tonight than I've ever wanted anything.I trust you with all my heart.You won't hurt me."She put her hand over Mariah's.Her voice was steady as she continued to hold Mariah's gaze.Fear was not among the mix of emotions she had.Although she had expected to be afraid, even if it was just a little, she couldn't bring herself to it.She felt safer now with Mariah than she ever had before.If Mariah had wanted to harm her, she easily could have.But she didn't now and she never had."I perhaps rescued you at one time, but I think it is you who has rescued me," Mariah said gently.Mariah lay down next to her and propped her head up on her elbow.They exchanged warm smiles as her fingers caressed Bryn's warm calve.Mariah brought her lips to her neck, giving her tender kisses.Bryn brought Mariah's fingers to the delicate white straps of her dress, helping her ease them down her arms.With her hand still over Mariah's, Bryn brought her fingers to the hem of her dress
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