@Elentari
A haze of tiredness and aching muscles let him know he had done what he had set out to do. But his job wasn't done. A soft smile in the after glow and a quiet invitation. One taken with contentment.
He led her from the river. Making sure to clean the spots she couldn't reach. After care was important. With a soft hum on his lips. He led her towards his home.
Furs lay all around cozy and comfortable. He draped a goat hide over her shoulders. Pulling it this and that with teeth so it encompassed her. Green eyes on her face. Rabbit and a small shell of water for hunger or thirst. The scent of lavender in the air. Everything needed for after care.
The star flecked Archer was on cloud nine. Sure, she had lain with Alaric before. And last year, Argent. But this was the first time she had ever felt so blissed out. This was different. Something with a deeper meaning, she knew.
Nestled away inside the cozy warmth of his den, she lay with him. He was so thoughtful in grooming her in those tough to reach places. Even she took the extra time to go over every hair on his body. Smoothing it down, polishing away any blemishes.
Around her shoulders he had donned a thick goat skin. She nuzzled into it, but soon pulled him close. Coaxing him too, to come burrow under it with her. Partially on her back she laid, neck gently craned so she could look up at him. With the most adoring look in her eyes, no less.
"Alaric...you are an incredible man. No one has ever made me feel the way you just did." Her voice was thick, full of sweet sincerity.
She had the rosy glow of someone that had been loved on so well that she was achey and exhausted.
Alaric had made sure to soothe any nips and bites he had given in passion throes. He had her pelt gleaming. But if he was honest he liked to see the pattern of colors and stars in her pelt.
He curled behind her. Tangling legs and paws with ease. Her words filled him with pride. He lay a kiss inbetween her eyes and shifted. It felt wrong to tell her he was well practiced. And made him sound rather loose moralled.
A soft chuckle. Well. I think you deserve the best after care. Thank you for saying that. Youre fabulous yourself.
A tease of teeth along neck and spine. Gentle stroke. He wanted to hum softly, but he didn't.
She tilted her head up to look at him straight on from her position on the ground. With a kind, genuine smirk she placed a kiss on the curve under his chin. Looking at Alaric right now, seeing his devilishly handsome face with ebony fur and chocolate tipped ears, finished off with green eyes... She couldn't help but wonder what their children would look like.
"That is so sweet of you, Alaric. Thank you. But don't you dare think for a moment that I won't be doting on you too!" He deserved all of her affection. All of her love poured over him, even if it may not be returned in full. Elentari went into this knowing there were no promises. Even if things didn't pan out, she would always have him as a friend. And Sialuk, too.
"It won't be long until we know for sure. I am excited." She kept the conversation happy and light. Her season was not over yet. She would venture out later to share her body with others. There was no reason to dampen the mood with that just now. In this moment, she was content right where she was in Alaric's arms.
Alaric blinked in surprise. A soft hurhum leaving his maw. His chest vibrating with a small laugh. She was as mischievous as him.
He had no doubt that who ever she coupled with other than him. Her children would be beautiful. Acrux was and so was his mom.
Alaric chuckled. I'm pretty easy. Food, fun and laughter.
He could no longer remember if he had things he liked more than others. For so long, he had gone along with whatever he needed too. His personality was a little stunted in personal views.
Alaric rubbed his muzzle along her head. A small smile lighting up the green of his eyes.
Me too. I think children are great. And they have amazing moms, and siblings. So they will be doubly great.
He subconsciously curled her tighter into his chest when he shifted for a more comfortable position.