The Lady Of The General's House

Chapter 16

Rey slept uneasily that night. The knowledge of her heritage was shocking and unsettling. Her parents were dead. This she already knew, yet she grieved them anew and her hatred for the King grew stronger with every passing second. Kylo turned to face her. He looked unsurprised to see her eyes wide open and staring up at the ceiling.

"You need your rest," he murmured.

Rey sighed. "How can I rest? My world has been turned upside down. I don't even know my place in it anymore."

"Your place is with me, Rey."

Rey turned to face him. "We're not even married," she said sadly. "We are nothing to each other."

Kylo lifted himself onto one arm and leaned over her. "How can you say that? You mean everything to me, Rey. Everything."

"Do you mean it?" she whispered.

In answer to her question, Kylo leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. He wrapped his arms around her and settled over her, kissing her slowly and lovingly, gently coaxing her to the reassurance that he would never leave her side. Their clothes were shed as Rey allowed him to comfort her with his body. She pushed aside all her thoughts other than the feel of her thighs pressed against his, the feel of his skin under her fingertips and the feel of his hard arousal thrusting deep within her, bringing her closer and closer to the brink of bliss. After Kylo came, he held her for a long time, whispering lovers' words into her ear. Promises for their future, his retirement, a house in the countryside, children. Rey listened with a sad but hopeful heart. She wanted it, she wanted it all but she feared it was a future they could never reach. Kylo sensed her sadness. He held the same worries, so he couldn't wash away her concerns, all he could do was try to distract her. He kissed her cheek, then his lips travelled down her throat and across her collar bone.

"You've brought me so much pleasure, Rey. But I've been selfish. I should show you that you mean as much to me as I mean to you. There's something I want to try...if you will permit me?" he murmured against her skin.

He sat up to look down at her. Awaiting her permission. Rey looked up into his eyes and nodded slowly. Kylo leaned forward and kissed her forehead. "I want you to know this is something I have never experienced with another woman. It will leave me vulnerable to you, but I want you to see me like this. I want you to know that when it comes to you, I'm not a General. I'm just a loyal soldier, yours to command."

Rey's mouth fell open as he moved down her body and purposefully widened her thighs. She watched curiously as he crouched down and dipped his head between her legs. The sensation was so unexpectedly wonderful that Rey arched off the bed as his hot, wet tongue connected with her core.

"Kylo," she moaned.

He held her thighs firmly as she squirmed against the sheets, no longer in control of her movements. As with everything he did, Kylo was meticulous and ruthless at his work and it wasn't long before Rey was writhing and moaning against him, ready to reach the satisfying conclusion that his talented tongue was leading her towards.

Something delicious pooled in her stomach and her muscles tensed then suddenly she was falling, falling into the most amazing feeling she has ever experienced. Her body exploded like a firework and she gasped for air as her lungs struggled to catch up. In the afterglow, she inhaled and exhaled slowly while regaining her senses. After cleaning up, Kylo held her tightly and wrapped the covers carefully around her.

"Sleep, wife," he murmured into her ear. Rey sighed and smiled as she closed her eyes and slept soundly within Kylo's arms.

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The next day, Rey awoke to the harsh reality that there were many things they would have to face now that daylight had returned. She saw that Kylo was still asleep and sneaked out of bed, dressed quickly and left the room. She found Leia in the gardens being closely watched by Armitage and Rose. They whispered to each other like conspirators and Rey wondered how close they had become in recent days. When Leia spotted Rey she smiled warmly and beckoned her to come closer.