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Laying in bed alone wasn't an uncommon occurrence while being married to The Knave, though it was something I hated a ton. Even if I knew my wife was constantly busy working, whether it be out on missions for the Tsaritsa or locked in her office for hours on end signing paperwork. All that work left little time for me, but I knew she loved me, even if she was horrible at expressing it through words she showed it with her actions. Like she paid extra attention to foods I liked and learned how to make them, if my eyes lingered on clothes or jewelry for a little too long she'd buy them as a gift.
Being married to a Harbinger definitely had its perks, like how rich she was, not that I cared fully about the money but it was still nice to live a more lavish lifestyle. My favorite thing though had to be the fact she worked out a lot to maintain her physique, considering the fact she needed to stay strong to keep her position. So I always got amazing views whenever I'd watch her work out, the sweat on her toned body making her glisten, how her abs tensed with every strenuous act, the heavy breaths she took making me think of things not so pg. Just imagining her right now as I laid in bed made me miss her even more, she was busy with paperwork despite it being the dead of night. So I was determined to take her back to bed, mainly for cuddles.
Getting out of bed I shivered as the cool air bit at my skin, my pajamas didn't do much to keep me warm, considering they were just shorts and one of Arlecchino’s shirts, it was amazing having her taller than me. Stepping out of our room and into our hall I marched my way down to her office, knocking on the door tenderly before opening it slightly. Watching as Arlecchino lifted her head up in mild annoyance before realizing it was me and giving me a soft smile.
“What are you doing here, dear?” She asked, her tone sharp and authoritative though I knew it was just how she always sounded. Even during our most intimate of times she sounded so serious.
“It's late and I was lonely.” I murmured, now fully stepping into her office and closing the door behind me. Making my way towards her made myself comfortable on her lap, head lolled back to rest on her shoulder, my back to her front.
“You're so clingy, my love.” She teased affectionately, moving her left and down to wrap around my mid section keeping me placed on her lap while the other held a pen.
All I did was hum in response as I watched her hand sign down her signature on paper after paper, which was so incredibly boring. So I decided to focus on other things, like the natural warmth coming from her body, something I always enjoyed with her being a Pyro vision wielder. Moving a hand of my own to rest atop of her bicep that was close to my side, squeezing the firm muscle as if it was a toy earning a scoff from Arlecchino. Smirking in response I continued to squeeze the muscle until I felt her pinch my hip in retaliation. Shrieking slightly in surprise as I lifted my head up to look at her, giving her a small glare and seeing that teasing smirk on her face.
“That was mean.” I huffed out jokingly crossing my arms over my chest.
“Relax, my dearest. It was only a small pinch.” She mumbled, pressing a tender kiss to my cheek and turning me so I was straddling her instead. “Would cuddles help?”
Even though I knew she was teasing me by asking that question I nodded in response since I enjoyed cuddling my wife greatly. Seeing her roll her eyes before sighing I chuckled slightly and eagerly tested my head against her chest comfortably. The feeling of her scarred and rugged hand running so delicately through my hair made me relax against her. Secretly moving my hands to move under her shirt and sprawl across her abs, the hard muscle always amazed me as much as it turned me on and made me feel safe. Knowing she was so strong was always a turn on, and also a benefit for protection. No one would dare harm the 4th Harbinger’s wife and even if someone was foolish enough to, I could count on her to save me. Just as how she always protected me and all the children in the House of Hearth.
Laying here so peacefully despite her working was enough for me, being able to spend time with my wife even if it was something as simple as this was always enjoyable. With how late it was I started to slowly fall asleep, cuddling against her warm body even more as my breathing settled and my eyes soon closed.
“Rest well, my little dove.” Was the last thing I heard from Arlecchino before feeling a gentle kiss on my forehead and then I was asleep.