endless path infinite cosmos Pt. 2

chapter 223

For the remainder of the celebration, everyone was in much higher spirits as they all traded stories and tried building stronger bonds. Since Vahn didn't get to spend too much time with her, Eina stayed at his side for the duration of the party and Vahn even teased her a bit by trying to feed her snacks. She was embarrassed to the point where her ears had become red, but Eina didn't pull away as if she was trying to take a stand against the other girls in the room. As the 'first wife' of the mortal faction, she couldn't get so easily flustered when interacting with Vahn.

Later in the party, everyone gave Vahn gifts which primarily consisted of personal items, charms, and even a strangely shaped doll that Vahn thought was somewhat adorable, even if it looked odd. Apparently, Ais had been learning how to sew with Rivera and spent the week trying to make a miniature 'Ais' doll so that Vahn could 'take her with him wherever he went'. Her gift seemed to have inspired something in the other girls and they each had glowing eyes as Ais gave a small 'v' for victory with her fingers.

After another round of embraces, everyone started to leave since it was getting late in the afternoon. Vahn had calmed down a lot by then since he had entered the orb after excusing himself to the bathroom at one point. His 'transformation' wasn't unnoticed by the girls but none of them brought it up as they accepted Vahn's affections before promising to meet soon. On their way out, Loki informed Vahn that they would be going on an expedition soon and it would probably take more than a month. Hearing her words, Vahn gave Tiona and Ais a longer embrace which included a kiss before patting the head of Lefiya and giving her some encouraging words. Tione seemed as if she wanted a hug as well, but she was standing on the opposite side of Loki and didn't make a move.

The last to depart were Hephaestus, Eina, and Chloe who had taken the day off to attend the party. Since all the girls, minus Hestia, were considered his future wives and loved ones, Vahn gave them much more passionate embraces since everyone else had cleared out. As the only 'non-wife' left, Chloe was the first and Vahn nuzzled his head against hers as they shared a few light kisses. When she was satisfied, Chloe prepared to leave but not before sending a wink towards Hestia who looked like she wanted to throw her wine glass.

When it came time to embrace Hephaestus, Vahn didn't hesitate at all as he reached his hands around and 'gently' grabbed her butt. A light blush touched her cheeks as she whispered, "You really..." Vahn cut off her words by kissing her on the lips with more than a bit of passion. He felt like words couldn't express how happy he was that she organized all of this just for him so Vahn decided to show it with his actions. After inserting his tongue into her mouth and coiling it around hers for nearly three minutes, Vahn finally released her as she began gasping for air with a light glaze over her eyes. Because of their connection through the 'eternal flame', Hephaestus could feel Vahn's love and excitement and it had compounded her own to an almost intolerable level.

Vahn was still holding firmly onto her backside as he smiled and said, "I won't keep you waiting much longer..." Even though he spoke quietly, everyone in the room could hear the seriousness in his voice as he held Hephaestus gaze without flinching in the slightest. She released a few strained breaths before kissing him again in several short, but passionate, kisses. Vahn could almost feel the tensions in the atmosphere increasing when she looked at him with slightly 'blazing' eyes and said, "When it happens...I'll clear my schedule for...for three, no, five days..."

Not only everyone present, but even Vahn's brows raised at her 'bold' claim because they could all understand the implication behind her words. Thoughts raced through Vahn's head for a while before he put a bit more strength into his grip and held Hephaestus against his body. Leaning close to her ear, Vahn whispered in an almost inaudible tone, "If you want to...I'll make sure you get pregnant at that time..." His words made the blush on Hephaestus's face try to compete with the vibrant red color of her hair as she began breathing at a much faster rate than normal.