Colden was essentially an idiot, that much he could admit when she reassured him that she could handle herself well enough. Perhaps he was too worried about her that he couldn’t remember that she have been through plenty in her life and it made her much more stronger than most would think. That made him remember her fears that she couldn’t find love because men underestimated her. And without trying, he had done the same. He bite the inside of his cheek to punishment himself as he was disappointed that it happened. “I know”, he said, slightly defeated as he recalled how much of a brood he was when he arrived home. Despite his wishes, she had never left his side and came to him day after day until he was worn down and accepted her generosity.

He met with her kiss, slow and steady at first, but soon she would feel the lust that was building inside of him. He fell back when she pushed him down and his fire burned even more intense as his eyes took to her bare form for the first time. Crystaline certainly was a rosenite- possessing a beautiful, curvy body. He had already thought of her as stunning, but seeing her in this light left him in awe. Any man that was lucky to capture her attention would have been a fool to not appreciate her fully. She came down to him and they kissed again.

“I…love you too.”

The words were unfamiliar to him yet he was sure of it. She was the most important person to him and he would do absolutely everything for her. He wanted her happy and she wanted the same for him. “We both are…”, he answered as he took hold of the side of her face and kissed her again. When it broke, he paid attention as Crystaline explained what she had been up to as of late, getting advice from her sister over what to do. He laid down and plopped up on his elbows as he watched the beauty before him remove his shirt and kiss his chest. Each one felt so good against his chest and he moaned in pleasure as she moved up and graced his neck of and ear. 

Soon her domination would be placed on hold as he sat up and moved her onto his lap. His hands were wrapped around her hips and it was his turn to kiss against the skin on her neck. Colden kissed further down her body, down her neck to collarbone, to her breasts and stomach and rolled his tongue back up her to where he started. Bringing one hand up, he moved it to her head to guide her down to met with his lips again. She would find a hungry kiss awaiting her. “I’ve learned some things myself from a teacher a long while ago when I was back in Abed. She had me learn how to seduce the women of the courts here. My father’s…idea apparently.” He didn’t want to lie to her that he was taught to use his sexuality against the female dominated rule of this land. He’d much rather use these skills to seduce and bring pleasure to Crystaline. Moving to the other side of her neck, he attentively kissed at it in various spots that he was taught by Lilith. His other hand graced about her back, enjoying its smoothness as he kissed her again. 

Crystaline was more than just a Rosenite there was an aura about her. An almost shining light from her angelic blood. It almost made her hair look like the sunlight was dancing off of it even in the shade of the little cove they were in. The beauty of the half angel was that she had no idea how beautiful she was. She went through life barely know what her features were or how people looked at her for better or worst. So when Colden gave her all this attention, this fire, and this overwhelming sense of desire it very well might have been the first time she realized it herself.

Her declaration of love was returned and it almost made Crystaline squeal. If they hadn’t been in the situation they found themselves in she probably would have. The mood itself was intoxicating for someone like her who relied on things other than sight. Even the air had an aroma to it right now. Returning his kiss she began to explain what she had been up to. She had wanted to surprise him and it looked like it was working in her favor.

She could feel him sit up as she removed his shirt and kissed his chest. It made her chuckle just a bit to hear him. So she moved further and when she was done he picked her light body up and moved it to his lap. Her arms loosely hung on his shoulders and her head was tilted as she attempted to figure him out before his next move. Her lips let gasps out as he shocked her, she still wasn’t used to him being so straight forward with her. It wasn’t a bad gasp but it was a pleasant one that rolled into a soft short moan.

Once they kissed again she could feel the charge in him. It was different from how he usually was. It was almost like someone had cut the strings loose and he was free. “Because of course it was,” there was a laugh at the thought of anyone else other than Xunatar wanting that lesson. She had gotten the oddest vibes from that man but she let it go. It wasn’t about him now but about his son, the person she loved the most in this life. “I don’t mind Colden. The past is the past and we have a future to look forward to,” her words were soft as she reassured him that she didn’t mind what he told her. She knew he had been horrid in the past and that he had done many things people would consider unsavory. Crystaline just didn’t care about them.

The half angel was absolutely enthralled with everything he was doing. She let him know how much she liked something by her reactions both bodily and vocally. There was a smirk across her lips at one point though as she took control of the situation again. While she was generally sweet and innocent sounding that was very much far from how she was with Colden at that moment. Crystaline took their consummation slow and steady. It was meaningful and full of charged emotions. It was both satisfying and long.

Once they had finally finished she thought she could hear the Sularian crickets above in the grass. She laid on top of Colden and snuggled her head against his neck and shoulder. Her eyes were closed but that didn’t mean she couldn’t see the world in her own special way. Her hearing put things into a perspective that most could only dream of. Her arms were hugged against him as if afraid he would leave her in that moment, understandable since it was her biggest fear. She was quiet for a long time before finally tilting her head up so he could see her eyes. She might not have been able to see him but still her eyes spoke even if they didn’t see.

“I really do love you Colden. I’ve loved you since the first time you opened up to me… Since that moment when we were out in the rain and we had to huddle together to keep warm. I can’t say I always loved you but… I loved you starting at that moment. I see you in a way most can’t not because they refuse to but because I guess… It’s my own little thing. I love the person you’ve become and want to heal the person you were too. I don’t ever want to lose you.” Her hands tightened on his shoulder as she spoke her fear.

“I want my life to be entwined with yours… For better or worst. You’re the person I cherish the most.”

To say that Crystalline had surprised him with how fluid she was in her movement and intention was an understatement. Colden would have been left speechless had he not been so enthralled in her. Perhaps he shouldn’t have been taken back so since she did have a lover before. In all rights, she had more experience than he did in that regard- any woman that he might have briefly been with, there was no feelings behind such relationships. With her, it was quite the opposite. He felt genuine feelings for her and it was returned. Perhaps for a long time he had felt it back when they were getting close. No one was as open to him as she was and even through whatever flaws she felt she had, he didn’t see that. He saw a true angel in her. His lips graced her skin lovingly, enjoying her taste against them Her moans were music to his ears and having her so close to him as she sat on his lap felt like heaven. Crystalline brought out something deep in him, which explained why he was so forceful with her. Perhaps he knew that she wanted him to be comfortable with her, so he was going to express how much he loved her through actions rather than words.

Despite his dislike for both his father and Lilith, he could actually use the talents learned for a positive thing. And they were working alright for her. He recalled everything he had to learn from that woman but at least the lessons weren’t lies and they really worked. His hot breath came back to her neck right before he kissed her some more before being taken by surprise as she reassured her dominance. There was little choice in the matter even if he wanted to, but he wasn’t complaining.

The cove would be filled with nothing but sounds of pleasure and moans as they explored each other's bodies and made love for a long time.

By the time it was all said and done, he felt completely exhausted while catching his breath. The experience was blissful but having her resting against him made it even more worthwhile for some reason. One arm was wrapped around her and the other was stroking at her head and lowered to the side of her face. He felt her embrace onto him and kissed the top of the Rosenite’s head and breathed in her scent. Colden felt sleep wanting to overtake him but he was awake enough to hear her out and looked to her. “I know, and I love you too. You are my guiding light for a long time now. I still remember that day too. I remember being silly and bringing you out into the rain to help you.” He didn’t like seeing her sad, not when she was usually a ray of sunshine. But he still remembered that she was happy that he at least made the effort to help her when she did so much for him.“Those sound like wedding vows”, he jested lightly before snuggling into her. “And you won’t lose me and I won’t leave you, I can promise that”

It was comforting feeling his fingers go through her hair. At times her body would react and push herself into his hand as he moved to stroke her hair again. She liked the constant contact from him. Snuggling into him as he kissed the top of her head she could tell he was really relaxed by the sounds of his breathing.

For a moment there was a light blush on her cheeks. “Well, it might happen eventually you know. A wedding that is,” her voice was a little nervous as she brought it up but they were already basically under a contract to have a child. Why was it so funny speaking about marriage like that? It was so funny that eventually, she chuckled at it. “Good, I know you are always good on your promises.” She snuggled back at him finally.

“It’s getting darker out… You can tell because of the birds.” She let out a soft yawn as she nuzzled her head up under his chin and into his neck. It had taken them long enough to get to this point. Certainly a dozen more times slower than his siblings. Or even her own for that matter. She smiled a bit more as she pressed her lips to his neck for a soft kiss.

“Today was a really good day Colden. Thank you for bringing me to the beach.” She closed her eyes and kept him close. “I really like going new places with you and even nowhere at all with you too.” Crystaline was exhausted and it showed from how quiet she got and then with her breathing as she somehow managed to pass out. Just like when she had brought him to her house for the first time… It was a good memory.