The Butchers Love

Chapter 40

William slept through the night without making a single noise, which was highly unusual for him. Once dawn finally broke he was still fast on. I glanced over towards him and shook my head, honestly the things we do for love. After a while I nudged his arm before letting out a soft laugh "Wake up, Colonel"

He just let out a small huff before opening his eyes a little "good morning love" William groaned slightly before wrapping his arm around me "Ah, it's too bright"

"Well it's Christmas and I've got you a few things"

"You didn't have to" he weakly smiled before brushing his thumb over my lips "You're enough my love"

"Stop being sweet"

William got above me and showered kissed onto my face "Never"

"Will get off!" I laughed and pushed him his shoulder gently. he just smiled and attached his lips to my neck "I forgot you don't listen"

"Happy Christmas" he muttered and softly nipped my neck before bringing his head up.

"Our first Christmas together" as I spoke, I traced his jawline with my fingers.

"And it won't be our last" William pecked the tip of my nose before rolling to the side "I could only get you a few things, I hope you can understand"

"You needn't get me anything"

He rolled his eyes before taking a medium sized box from underneath the bed "Well I did, deal with it my dear" William smiled and gave me the box "It's not much"

I smiled and shook my head before opening the box. A journal, a few quills and a jar of honey and nuts were neatly placed in the box. I let out a small laugh and pulled out the jar "You remembered that?"

"I remember everything my wife says to me"

"I love you" I placed the jar and box on my bedside table before throwing my arms around him "To the stars and back"

William smiled sweetly and reciprocated "I love you more" he mumbled before moving his finger down the line of my back.

"Now, here's what I got for you" I pulled away from him and got from the bed. I pulled his gifts from underneath the bed before standing back up "Here you go" I gave him a wooden case of sorts.

William tilted his head in confusion before opening the box, I had bought him two engraved flintlocks with golden lettering on the handles "Do you know how much I love you right now?" he asked as he took the gun from the case "This is beautiful" As he spoke, he examined the gun before grazing his fingers over the engravings. He put the guns back in their case before looking up at me "perfect..." William smiled and put the case in his bedside table "They are perfect, just like my wife"

"Now, I'm not sure if you've got one of these" As I spoke, I gave him a small box. He opened it and brought out a metal flask "just incase you need a little warmth when you're on missions"

"You're the very best, I'm lucky to have you"

"I'm the one who's lucky to have you" I beamed and pecked his cheek "Happy Christmas my darling"

"next Christmas, we'll have the little one as well" As he spoke, he ran his hand over my stomach "and I'd get you something much better than a journal"

"I don't need anything, I have you"

"I have everything I need, you and the child that is growing in your womb" William smiled and brought me into an embrace "Y-y-y" he tried to speak but his stammer took a hold of him again.

Very odd...

"It's alright, just breathe" He nodded and took in a deep breath, followed by a lengthy exhale "That's it darling"

He looked down at his hands before coughing slightly "I apologise"

"Don't be silly, we all have flaws"

"Mine just makes me look like a halfwit"

"Well luckily, your wife thinks it makes you even more accomplished in life"

William cracked a small smile before playfully pushing his head into my shoulder "I love you"

"I love you too" I whispered into his ear and rested my hand on the back of his head "my darling William"

"You're a strange woman, but you're my strange woman" he slurred slightly causing me to giggle.

"I think you're still half drunk" I smiled and he laid back down once again.

"just a tad" he smiled and pulled the blankets over him once again.

"So is your plan to sleep all day?" I asked and laid by his side.

he lifted his arm and wrapped it around me "And shower you in passion, love and kisses"

I nuzzled into his shoulder and rested my hand on his chest "when do you plan on doing that? Mr Tavington?"

William leant on his elbow "Right this moment" he captured my lips and got above me "We have an hour at most before Borden summons us for dinner, so what do you say darling?"

"...Yes"

Tavington's POV
Afterwards when we had both finished, Mable curled up to my side and let out a small giggle "What's so funny my love?"

"Oh, nothing" Mable muttered and traced the outline of my chest "Well the way your eyes closed when yo-"

"Let's not talk of that" I cut her off and nuzzled into her hair.

"I found it quite adorable"

"And I found it very pleasurable" I muttered before ravishing her neck with kisses once again.

She started laughing and took a hold of one of my hands "You're the most annoying man ever to walk this earth"

"I'm displaying affection" I muttered into her neck before pulling away and resting my head back on my pillow.

"I know, you're still annoying"

I cracked a small smile before kissing her temple "I love you too" she playfully straddled my waist and took a hold of my hands "what have you got in mind?"

She shook her head before running her hands down my chest "A queen must explore the land, no?"

"Well currently the king is incapacitated, explore all you want"

This was the life I wanted, with my wife and child. They are my family. Although I cannot say that word...