Chapter 35
“You have no idea how happy I am to see you!” Maraliza exclaimed, finally able to hug her brother now that they were back in the safety of the ship and she had a bit more covering her.
Tinsley’s heart was full as she watched the reunion of siblings. Her heart ached at not having been able to have her own such happy reunion with her sister. At least this one ended with a happy outcome. That’s all she could have asked for.
The two Lorr finally separated. The smiles on their faces said it all.
Tinsley felt a peace about Dante she hadn’t felt before. It was contagious. He looked almost younger, as if the years had ebbed by finally getting his sister back.
She couldn’t help but beam at the two.
“I’m just glad we got you in time. I was worried the worst had happened after so many close calls.”
A sad smile showed on Maraliza’s face. “I’m just happy we don’t have to worry about that now.”
Tinsley could tell that she was trying to be brave, even now in the safety of her brother. But at one point, Maraliza had obviously felt the same hopelessness that had started to consume Dante toward the end.
“Can I get you anything?” Tinsley offered after a moment of silence between the siblings.
Maraliza looked over at her with sparkling eyes. “The only thing I really want more than anything is a hot bath and a real bed.”
“We can do that, no problem,” Dante stated. “Are you sure you don’t want or need anything else?”
His sister shook her head. “That’s all I desire now. Have you contacted Father to let him know?”
“Yes, it’s being done as we speak. But don’t worry about that. Go get some rest and relax. We’ll be here if you need anything. I’ll wake you when we get home.”
“Home,” Maraliza said with a touch of disbelief. “Sounds perfect to me.” She followed Dante toward her quarters.
As Tinsley watched them, tears had started to form.
She was more than happy with how things played out, but no matter how happy things turned out, the princess had more than her share of work cut out for her. Nothing would be the same again, and she was wise enough to know that.
Tinsley had only been locked away with the princess for a short time and was shaken. She couldn’t imagine being there as long as Maraliza had, not knowing if anyone was coming to save her.
Tinsley shook her head at the unwanted trail of thoughts.
“Are you all right?” Dante asked, coming back from the quarters.
Tinsley forced a smile and wiped her eyes. “I’m perfect. Especially now.” She walked right over to Dante, and they embraced. He hugged her tightly, and it felt so good to Tinsley. She never wanted to let go.
Eventually she pulled away and looked up into his green eyes. “Thank you.”
He looked surprised. “For what? I should be thanking you. You found my sister and played it cool while giving me the location to find you both.”
“I wasn’t supposed to get caught, though. I mean, thank you for finding us and for risking everything to get us out.” She was trying to not tear up again.
Dante tucked a piece of her loose hair behind her ear. “Of course. I would never abandon you, Tinsley. I love you.”
Her heart almost burst with every emotion. She knew it deep down, and had known it for a while, but hearing it and feeling herself reciprocate was intensely wonderful.
“I love you, too.”
Dante leaned in and kissed her softly at first.
The tender kisses built up sensuously, saying everything they had felt in the time they had known each other. She wanted to tell him with every part of her body. Tinsley wanted to make love. To lay safely in his arms as they entwined with each other, safe, with nowhere to go and no people to rescue. All she wanted was for their mutual desire for each other to make them both whole, together.
He pulled away slowly and kissed her forehead. Then he grabbed her hand and led her to another sleeping quarter that only had a bed.
Dante shut the door behind them once they entered, and he walked her to the bed.
Tinsley automatically lay down on her side, pulling Dante with her. She didn’t want his touch to leave her. Not now, not ever.
He lay behind her and wrapped her up in his arms, pulling her close to him. She wriggled into him, remembering how well she fit against his massive body. They were each other’s puzzle pieces.
She couldn’t help but slowly press her ass into his groin. She had felt him start to stiffen when they lay down. Tinsley smiled as she felt him harden completely at her slight movements against his groin.
He whispered in her ear, causing her hair to tickle her neck. “I don’t ever want to let you go.”
Her heartbeat skipped. “Then don’t.”
Dante kissed her neck tenderly. Tinsley tilted her head into the pillow, giving him more access.
He kissed her neck, ears, cheek, and shoulder before slowly starting to undo her clothes.
She moaned softly as his lips and tongue caressed her skin. Her hips pushed harder against his cock.
Tinsley reached behind to tug at his pants, indicating that she wanted him to remove them. He got the hint.
She removed her own clothes as well and lay there, covered in goosebumps.
Tinsley felt his naked body press against her exposed skin. His heat was like a warm, sunny day. He ran his fingers down the shape of her body, lingering on her hips.
She turned her neck to look at him behind her. Dante grabbed her chin gingerly and tilted her head toward him so he could kiss her.
Their tongues touched and danced in gentle movements.
There was no rush or hurry, just as she had wanted. It was just them and their unspoken words creating a waltz of everything they had ever wanted to share with each other.
Tinsley lifted her left knee slightly, creating an easier opening for Dante’s cock. It was pressed in her ass and lower back, but she wanted it inside of her. Not out of need but to feel him, all of him. They could lie there and sleep like this for all she cared. She just wanted to be a part of him and have him as close as possible.
Dante angled himself and pushed his hard, thick cock inside of her. He buried himself deep and stayed there, barely moving.
They lay like that for a long time, just enjoying the closeness of each other’s bodies and their slow kisses. He touched her all over in tender ways as she responded with quiet purrs of pleasure and wiggles of her body.
This was what making love was. This was what forever was for.
Tinsley had found it all in the most unlikely places. Now that she had it, she knew she would never let it go.