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The reception is set to be a magically festive affair. Like the hand-fasting, it is taking place in the forest where their magic flourishes in nature itself. It is the picture-perfect place to celebrate the union of The Leader of The Realms to her beautiful bride and soul-mate.
Leading to the reception is a cobblestone staircase, each side of the staircase is ornamented with moss, wood slices, candles and moss balls, all of which aid to accentuate the nature feel around them.
At the top of the staircase stands a unique pathway made of high vine arches wrapped with floral garlands. The flowers coil around the arches then hang lighting overhead. Floating candles throughout the pathway illuminate the way and upon reaching the end of the pathway, the reception area comes to view.
There you find long curved tables also under large vine arches. These are adorned with wild flowers, fairy lights and enchanted origami cranes. The enchanted cranes weave their way in-between the arches, adding to the fairy-tale ambience of the forest.
The tables continue with the nature theme of the day too, this includes the centrepieces. Candles in glass jars wrapped with vines and moss, others with vine and blooms. Beside those are mini crates filled with succulents, greenery, moss and mushrooms. This along with gold rimmed stemware; dinnerware and cutlery create a stunning table setting.
The whole area captures what every realm has in common, their love for nature. It is charmed, it is perfect.
And it is also time to celebrate…
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When Sarah Alder contemplated love in the past, it always seemed like a farfetched, delusional construct for someone like her. After having to put an end to Nicte’s life, someone she really loved but was never truly in love with. She had accepted that true love would never be in the cards for her. Putting it out of her mind she focused on her kingdom, her people because believing in it would just create false hope and that was one thing Sarah had no time for in this life.
That is of course until she laid eyes on Tally Craven. In a blink of an eye everything she had ever believed about love was shattered into a million pieces right before her. The Goddess had found her worthy after all and had blessed her with a spectacular woman who made her heart sing. Not only did the Goddess believe she was worthy of love, she added a cherry on top bringing her that love in a form of her soul-mate. So you it with absolute surety when Princess Sarah Alder says this is a day she will never forget.
She can honestly say with great certainty that she has never been quite this happy in her entire life. All these warm feelings of love, of joy, of belonging that fill her are almost overwhelming but she welcomes them. She is elated because she finally feels whole.
And as she observes her blushing bride laugh and interact with her family and friends, she vows to the Goddess that Tally Craven Alder is a gift that she will protect and cherish till her very last breath.
“You know you have quite the gem on your hands there Sister” declares Anacostia from the seat beside her, “she is definitely going to win the hearts of the people without a shadow of a doubt.”
Keeping her eyes fixed on Tally as she mingles with the various guests, she watches how every single person who comes into her bride’s orbit seems to bask in her presence, her natural glow and positive aura. Witnessing this Sarah can’t help but agree with her younger sister.
“She is something special isn’t she” she finally agrees with an air of awe in her voice, “I still can’t believe that she is mine.”
“And to think…” Anacostia begins.
‘Oh boy’ Sarah thinks to herself, she knows her sister well enough to know when she is going to say something she doesn’t particularly like.
“That you were trying to convince me to help do a runner.”
Trust Anacostia to bring that up, her sister never did pass up an opportunity to tease her, the more ammunition she had the better. But Sarah being the stubborn woman that she is, was not about to let her have this so easily.
“I do not recall it happening quite like that Anacostia”
At this Anacostia scoffs as she turns her body to fully face her sister, an incredulous look etched on her face.
“Really Sarah… Really?”
“Anacostia…” Sarah begins carefully as if trying not to startle a wild animal, but she is quickly interrupted when Anacostia mimics her words from earlier that day.
“I can’t do this!!”
“Oh do shut up!”
“Remember that? Remember? That was you.”
Sarah just rolls her eyes at her sister’s antics; she really doesn’t know what she would do without her. Her life changed for the better when Anacostia came into it, another soul she will protect to her dying breath. Theirs is a bond that also can never be broken.
Finally (and with great effort) she peels her eyes from her wife, her wife!! ‘That is never going to get old’. Sarah turns to meet her sister’s gaze.
“I never did thank you for finding her did I? Well here it comes… Thank you Sister, I am truly grateful. I would not be here if it was not for you and your persistence. It is not something I will soon forget.” Sarah affirms with a voice full of sincerity.
“Ahh… Don’t get all serious, it takes the fun out of teasing you.” Anacostia retorts with a smile, “Plus I’d like to believe it was the Goddess who led us to Tally Craven…Now Alder since she’s part of the family.”
Tally Craven Alder… A love-struck grin spreads across Sarah’s face. Will she ever get used to this feeling? She doubts it and she finds she doesn’t mind one bit.
“Oh my… Is this how you’re going to be from now on?” inquires Anacostia as she observes the smitten expression on Sarah’s face.
“I have never really known what I was missing Ana, but now… I feel so complete. It is really an awe inspiring experience.” Sarah whispers reverently, her gaze being pulled back to Tally who is currently laughing at something Raelle said.
She really could do this all day, just sit back and watch her bride; she gets the distinct impression Tally is the homey type. The type to enjoy tending to her own garden, bake cookies for everyone just to add a bit of sunshine to their day, that type of stuff. These are the things Sarah would love to just sit and watch her do; picturing it now only makes her smile grow wider.
As if sensing her wife’s gaze Tally’s head turns and their eyes meet. The warmth from the love and joy she is feeling coursing through her body suddenly spikes and transforms into something else the longer their eyes stay fixed on each other.
The yearning and hunger she has been doing rather well in keeping at bay all day is slowing seeping through and starting to make itself known.
She feels the tell-tale signs of arousal beginning, the slight throbbing between her legs. She feels the rush of heat that travels down her body, hardening her nipples and settling low in her belly. Her bodie’s reactions must show on her face or travel through their bond because Tally’s face flushes and the next moment she is biting her lip.
Sarah’s stormy blue eyes darken as she watches Tally, enraptured by every move she makes. While she keeps observing her wife, she can’t help but wonder what she’s wearing under that gorgeous dress.
“Goddess… Sarah! Stop that, you’re looking at the girl like you want to eat her up!”
Sarah doesn’t reply, though a smirk forms on her lips at Anacostia’s comment causing her sister to shake her head knowingly.
“Save it for the honeymoon” she giggles.
Sarah remains silent while she ponders if it is possible to steal a private moment with her bride.
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“Okay I’m just going to say it again… You definitely hit the jackpot here Tally.” Raelle mutters as she shakes her head in awe, “I mean portraits do not her justice. The woman is a Goddess, she is breathtaking.”
Tally really can’t argue with that can she? Her wife is definitely something to behold; her poise, her grace, her power, not to mention her beauty which is unparalleled. She still can’t believe that the most powerful being in all the realms is hers.
“I mean my Goddess Tally! Look at her!” exclaims Realle as she continues, “She is flawless. Do you realise you’re going to be having sex with that before the night is over?”
“Raelle!!”, “Shitbird!!”
Tally and Abigail shout in unison. Tally blushes as thoughts of what the night will bring fill her mind. Their kisses at the hand-fasting ceremony seem like only a taste of what is in store for her later; she would be lying if she says she isn’t looking forward to more.
“That is highly inappropriate shitbird, that’s our fearless leader you are talking about.”
“Well technically so is Tals now or she will be after the coronation. So as best friend of the other future leader of the realms, this is basically my right.”
Tally giggles at this “Really Raelle, it’s your right to ogle my wife? I wonder what Scylla would say about that.”
The Healer scoffs at the mention of her girlfriend and proceeds to take a sip of her wine, “Scylla would agree with me Tally, I mean we might be in love but we are not dead. We have eyes and your wife is a smoke show.”
“Okay fair enough, the woman is stunning.” Abigail finally concedes, “You two will definitely be lighting up the heavens and shaking the earth tonight.”
“Oh come on!! Not you too” Tally groans while Raelle laughs.
“Do you have any idea where she is taking you?” interjects Abigail attempting to change the subject, just to give Tally a temporary reprieve from Raelle’s teasing.
“I have no idea.” Tally responds earnestly, “I can’t wait to find out, but honestly anywhere with Sarah would be perfect.”
“That is so sickeningly sweet Tally.” proclaims Abigail while Raelle makes barfing faces in the background.
Feeling like she is being watched Tally turns, her eyes scanning the room trying to find the culprit. They finally land on her wife. ‘Man that will never get old’ she thinks to herself while a smile spreads across her lips.
Her smile however wavers as Sarah’s gaze darkens and she can practically feel her intent and desire through their bond.
Noticing Tally’s distraction, Raelle and Abigail follow the direction she is looking where they witness staring contest between the two brides.
“Goddess Tally the way she is staring at you is intense.”
“Finally Abigail and I agree on something, she looks like she wants to eat you up. Guess I was right after all… you are going to be riding royalty Tal. Question is… Will it be her face or something else?”
Tally can barely hear Abigail reprimand Raelle as her words sink in, a surge of pleasure runs through her at the thought of riding Sarah’s…anything.
She bites her lip trying to fight the reaction she is having. Holding her wife’s gaze for a while longer, she sees Sarah stand, incline her head toward the exit then makes her way into the forest. Curious to see what her wife is up to, Tally waits for a minute then stands intending to follow Sarah.
“I’ll be right back you guys.”
Having been witness to the entire interaction between the two, Raelle and Abigail have a pretty good idea where she is headed.
“Mmm hmm” hums Abigail, “Go get some ‘one on one’ time with your lady love.”
“But make it a quickie or people are bound to notice you are both missing.” Raelle feels the need to add.
“You guys!!”
Their laughter follows her into the forest.
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Tally laughs to herself as she makes her way through the forest. The day has been so wonderful so far, it is more than she ever thought her wedding day would be.
The champagne in her system is taking hold, filling her with warmth and making her extra bubbly.
‘Where did my lovely bride run off to?’ Tally thinks to herself as she wonders down the pathway before her. She doesn’t have to wonder long when a hand shoots out from between the trees, pulling her into a secluded area, shrouded from prying eyes.
Tally stumbles slightly as her back softly hits a tree trunk, she grabs onto Sarah as she tries to steady herself. This causes Sarah’s body to press against hers. They stand like this for a moment, pressed against each other, breathless yet smiling and just take each other in.
“Your Highness” Tally purrs, blushing as she gazes at Sarah from beneath her lashes.
Sarah leans in brushing the tips of their noses against each other, an indulgent smile on her face.
“Hello Darling”
“Why are we out here?”
“Honestly Love, I could not wait one more second to get you alone.”
Brown eyes meet icy blue, love and desire swimming in their orbs. Sarah’s words only serving to fuel her longing, sending heat to her belly and wetness lower down.
Staring up at her wife, Tally already knows she will never get enough of her. She leans forward and lightly nips Sarah’s neck, and Sarah doesn’t try fighting the moan that spills from her lips. A barely audible “fuck” follows thereafter.
“People are going to notice we are missing you know?” Tally whispers even as she basks in her wife’s presence.
Sarah places a hand under Tally’s thigh and hoists her up against the tree.
“Not for a little while my beautiful mate, let’s make the most of it shall we.”
Tally can’t think of a single reason to disagree with that nor does she want to. She wraps her legs around Sarah’s waist, arousal coursing through her body as her centre brushes against Sarah’s midsection.
One of Sarah’s hands finds its way to her ass squeezing a firm globe softly, causing Tally to moan and press harder against her. As the haze of lust takes over Tally spares a brief moment to wonder what would happen if anyone were to see them right now.
She can only imagine what they look like. The leader of the realms, her royal highness with her knower bride, faces flushed, clothing definitely becoming rumpled, grinding against each other like lust addled teenagers. But when she feels Sarah’s hand slide under her dress, she finds that she doesn’t care what people would think.
“How long do you think we have?” asks Sarah breathlessly, her voice slightly muffled as she places kisses on Tally’s neck.
For a moment Tally doesn’t reply, distracted by the hand that is sliding up her now exposed thigh and the mouth currently sucking at her collarbone… marking her.
“Not… Oh Goddess. Not long enough for what you have in mind.”
A primal groan of frustration leaves Sarah’s lips clearly displeased with this answer.
“I finally have you all alone, in my arms and now you are telling me I cannot have you?”
A chuckle escapes Tally’s mouth, “Oh you can have me… Just not right this second.”
“I don’t think I can wait…”
“We have almost fulfilled our duties for the night, one more hour … two at the most.”
Sarah almost whines at this… Almost.
“I am so ready to have my way with you.”
“Something tells me you’d be ready every second of every day.”
‘She’s not wrong’ Sarah thinks to herself.
A breathless laugh leaves Tally’s lips as she feels Sarah’s frustration coming through the bond in waves. While she wants her mate just as much, she knows there is no way they can possibly do this now.
Sarah pulls back a little, just enough for her to survey her wife. Her gaze is so intense Tally can practically feel it like a caress wherever her eyes pass. It’s a heady addictive feeling for her, having someone who wants her so thoroughly. In this moment she knows without a doubt that there is nothing in the world Sarah Alder would not do for her.
Pulling her by the back of the neck, Tally grips her hair as she kisses her hard. It’s deep, it’s arousing and it stokes the flames of their desire.
Sarah groans, grinding against Tally one last time, only serving to torture them both before stilling her hips. She still has a firm grip on Tally’s thighs, her face buried in the crook of Tally’s neck as they both try to catch their breath.
“You have no idea how hard you are making this for me. Everything in me is telling me to take what’s mine right now Tally” growls Sarah, head still in the crook of Tally’s neck. Her warm breath tickles her wife’s neck.
Tally for her part tries to ignore her hard aching nipples, her hyper sensitive body, and her throbbing wet core. Every part of her wants to be taken by Sarah… But now is not the time.
“Patience My Love. As I said before we are almost done. You’ll have me soon enough.”
Sarah steps back a little and releases Tally’s thighs, helping Tally plant both feet firmly on the ground.
“When I finally have you all to myself Tally… I am going to devour you. I am going to claim you… mark you”
Tally whimpers at the possessive look on Sarah’s face, her tone dripping with promise. She trails a finger along Tally’s bottom lips as she continues.
“I really am looking forward to finding out how you sound when you cum with my name falling from these tantalizing lips.
Letting out a shaky breath, Tally wills herself to calm down, even though her wife is not making it easy.
“We should probably head back. The sooner we get back, the sooner we finish.”
Loath as she is to admit it, she can’t fault Tally’s logic at all because she has a point. So she sighs and nods in agreement.
“The minute our first dance is over, I am whisking you away. There is a place that is dear to me and I would very much love to show it you.”
“Is that where we will be spending our honeymoon?”
“It is” Sarah confirms with a nod.
Pleasure spreads throughout Tally’s body at the sincerity in Sarah’s voice. She starts to move forward, intending on giving Sarah one final kiss, but she is stopped by her wife’s raised hand.
“Don’t… If any part of you touches me right now, we won’t make it back to that reception. You… You should go ahead. I’ll follow you in a bit.”
Tally nods, but before she leaves she gives her wife one final look.
“Soon” she whispers, and then turns around weaving her way through the trees, following the festive sounds of the party. Sarah stands there watching her form disappear.
“Soon” she agrees.
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Letting out a sigh and still trying to get her libido under control, Tally fusses as she waits to head to the dance floor.
She is filled with so much bliss yet she is also a little nervous with so many eyes on her. But it is her wedding reception and people watching her is pretty much the point she reminds herself.
A warm soft hand touches hers, entwining their fingers. She glances over at its owner, who is now standing beside her. She can’t fight the smile that forms even if she tries. Because standing beside her eyes filled with love, devotion and quite a bit of lust is her wife, her soul-mate.
As she stares at her now Tally can honestly say she has never in her life seen someone so beautiful. She could spend the rest of her days just staring into those stormy blue eyes. And running her fingers through those luscious chocolate brown locks, kissing those inviting lips, she could do all these things and be content.
Sarah smiles at her as music fills the forest around them.
“May I have this dance my love?” she requests, gazing adoringly at her bride.
Tally spares a moment and looks around at the people who have gathered from every realm just to bear witness and celebrate their union. Here in this enchanted forest they are surrounded by loved ones, friends, family who are all filled with happiness at today’s turn of events. They are happy because the goddess has blessed them with a truly precious gift.
She gently squeezes the hand already in her grasp and nods, allowing her wife to pull her from her seat. Sarah starts to lead her towards the clearing that was turned into a dance floor for today’s festivities.
The band plays beautifully bringing a smile to Tally’s face. Sarah pulls her bride gently against her, holding her tight. She links their right hands together while her other finds its way to Tally’s lower back. Sarah kisses their linked hands, touches their foreheads together and starts to sway to the rhythm of the music.
After a moment Tally looks up at the woman she loves. She lets her eyes travel over Sarah’s face, taking in her alluring goddess-like features. Her sharp cheekbones, her stormy yet expressive eyes, and her dazzling smile Tally is quite sure not a lot of people have had the privilege of seeing.
And although they just met, thanks to Tally’s unparalleled knower abilities as well as their soul-bond Tally can see past the physical features. She can see deeper, she can see her mate is strong, kind, fair, loving yet also stubborn and temperamental at times.
Tally vows to love all sides of her unconditionally, because she is her intended, made for her, her perfect match.
And thanks to Goddess herself Sarah Alder is now her wife.
Sarah, feeling her wife’s emotions presses her forehead against Tally’s again. She hums softly along with the music, her voice filling Tally’s ears making her smile and close her eyes as she enjoys the moment.
“I love you. I will always love you. Just the way you are.”
Sarah leans back and looks Tally in the eyes, holding her gaze as she says this. And Tally believes every word because she can feel the truth of them all the way down to her soul. She has been sure of this from the moment their eyes locked at their hand-fasting today. They would never again be able to live without the other.
Never in a million years while panicking about meeting this woman before her earlier today did she think that this would end up being the best day of her life.
“I love you as you are too” Tally whispers softly while fighting back the tears that threaten to fall.
Sarah beams at Tally’s response. She places a hand on her wife’s cheek, caressing it softly. Her smile widens as Tally’s eyelids flutter at her touch.
Slowly she pulls Tally’s face to hers, sealing their lips in a kiss. Sarah smiles against her bride’s lips as she envelopes Tally in her arms, holding her tightly.
The happy couple vaguely hear cheers of joy, clapping and whistling from the crowd around them.
They never want to let each other go.
However a few seconds later, Sarah loosens her grip and presses a chaste kiss on Tally’s forehead. She takes a moment to bask in their bond, and then she leans in and brushes her lips against Tally’s ear revelling at the shiver this action causes.
“I am ready to have you all to myself my love” She breathes into her ear.
Remembering their previous interaction, excitement fills Tally and a wave of arousal washes over her.
Tally couldn’t agree more, they have done their part. They have taken their vows, kissed respectfully (if not chastely), they have shared drinks and merriment. They mingled and celebrated with their loved ones. They have thanked the goddess and now they have just finished their dance.
They did everything they were supposed to do. And now her bride is ready for them to go. Tally cannot say she minds the look of determination on Sarah’s face at all.
Wrapping both her arm around Sarah’s neck, Tally pulls her close and sighs.
“Mmm… Lead the way Your Highness.”
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