A Different Perspective

Twenty Two

"No, I told you to leave this for last for the very reason that it could collapse! Maker, no one ever listens to the woman!" I snarled as I glared at the man, who had given me the report of the tower collapse.

"Adaline?" I looked at the door as Cole slowly came in then he looked sad as he looked at me.

"Herah asks to see you in the War Room." He said and I nodded.

"You, get our people out and don't fucking touch the towers!" I snarled at the man then left my office, going to the main hall.

"Firefly." I looked at Varric as he caught my hand, pulling me to the side.

"Giantess is going to tell you, but we're making a move on Corypheus. Arbor Wilds, gonna grab what he wants before he does." He said and I frowned.

"Varric-"

"She's asked I go." He said and I shook my head, gripping his hand tighter.

"N-no. No!" I breathed, but he grabbed my other hand and smirked at me.

"Hey, I'll come back. All bits of me attached, I promise." He smiled, but I shook my head.

"Go, before Giantess comes looking for you." I nodded then sniffled some, pulling my hands free as he gave me a heartbroken look. I turned and forced a brave face, going to the War Room.

"You-you asked to see me?" I asked as I walked in and Morrigan frowned as she eyed me.

"Varric caught you." Herah said and I nodded, clearing my throat as I went towards the table. As my eyes caught the Arbor Wilds, I frowned and felt my heart breaking.

"Bring him home." I breathed and looked up at Herah.

"You have to promise me, Dragon. Promise you will bring him home." I demanded and she nodded.

"I give you my word-"

"Inquisitor, we cannot-"

"Morrigan, shut up." Herah said and sighed, looking away from me to eye the table.

"I have asked you in here, Adaline, because I need someone to watch over Skyhold while we're gone. We're taking everyone, the army and the Inner Circle-"

"Not me?" I asked, but Herah smirked.

"Varric shut it down before we could suggest to bring you." Cullen said and I glared at him.

"Herah, my magic-"

"Is why I am leaving you in charge of Skyhold." She said and looked at me.

"You are a one woman army, you can defend this fortress from any who would dare to try and touch it. Please, I give you my word I will bring him home, but I gave him my word you wouldn't fight in the Arbor Wilds or anywhere near Corypheus." She said and leaned against the table.

"You people seem to know what my word means to me." She said and I smiled softly, reaching out to set my hand on her bicep. As she turned her horned head to look at me, I smiled softer and tilted my head.

"I will watch over your people, you save the world." She smirked and nodded, looking at the map again.

"Go enjoy the last night with your husband before we leave." She whispered and I nodded, turning and leaving the War Room. As I got to the main hall, I saw Varric's usual haunt empty. I sighed and left the main hall, going to the bedroom to find him sitting at his desk writing. As I tip toed towards him, I noticed his neck twitch and knew he knew I was here.

"Hello." I whispered, wrapping my arms around his neck and laying my chin on my bicep.

"Hello, Firefly." He said and set his quill down, reaching his big hand up to hold my arm.

"Who is 'Fenris'?" I asked as I read the letter, but he shook his head and moved my arm, softly kissing it.

"An old friend in Kirkwall." He said and I nodded, turning my head and softly kissing his cheek.

"I love you." I breathed and he sighed.

"Giantess tell you to come in here?" He asked and turned his head slightly to look at me.

"To enjoy this last night with you before you go to war." I said and he pushed my arms away, turning in his chair as I slowly stepped back.

"What do-" He stopped as I reached between my breasts, pulling the ties of my shirt free.

"Adaline." He breathed, his eyes locked on my hands as I unlaced the front of my corset, letting the hard leather hit the ground and my white blouse now hang free around my torso.

"I love you, Varric." I breathed, his eyes shooting up to my face as he swallowed hard.

"I don't want to hurt you-"

"You can't." I said and turned to the bed, going over to get my boots off. When those were off, I nearly jumped as I felt rough hands slip under my shirt, soft lips kissing my ribs over my shirt.

"You're soft." He breathed and slid his hands up, my eyes closing as his palms slid over my breasts.

"You're warm!" I breathed, leaning back into him. He chuckled then pulled my shirt off over my head, As I turned to him, he pulled me down for a kiss and I slid my hands down his chest, popping open the buttons of his shirt and coat.

"Get this off!" I breathed, shoving his clothes to the floor to expose the hard muscles beneath his clothing and the chest hair he so openly displayed.

"I fucking love you, Adaline!" He growled, gripping my hips and lifting me onto the bed. As I laid back, he gripped the tops of my leggings and pulled them down with my smalls.

"Varric!" I breathed, sitting up on my elbows as I watched him stare at me like I was Andraste herself.

"You're so beautiful, Adaline!" He panted, moving away some to get his boots off. Once that was done, he got his trousers opened then climbed over me on the bed, laying over me as he kissed me.

"Love me, Varric!" I begged, gripping his arms tightly.

"I do, Adaline." He grinned, making me giggle as I shook my head and rolled us, pinning him to the bed.

"Mm, how about you show me you love me instead?" I grinned and leaned down, kissing him as I slid my hand between us and into his trousers.

"Oh, Andraste's tits!" He groaned as I wrapped my hand around him. Though my forefinger and thumb didn't meet from his girth.

"Did I ever mention I was a size queen?" I wheezed, my breath caught in my throat at the idea of him being inside me already.

"A-A what?" He asked, moaning as I stroked him. I grinned and leaned down to his ear, whispering to him.

"I like big cocks, Varric, and I can already tell yours is big!" I whispered, hearing him groan in his ear.

"Fucking hell, get my pants off already, woman!" He growled and I got off him, pulling his pants down.

"Hang on." He panted and moved, sitting against the pillows at the top of the bed.

"Okay." He said and I climbed on the bed, moving to straddle his legs.

"Varric?" He looked up at me, my red hair falling to my right and nearly touching the bed from it's new length.

"Are you coming back from the Arbor Wilds?" I whispered and he reached up, cupping my cheek.

"Even if I have to kill Corypheus myself, I'm coming back to you." I nodded then gripped his wrist, kissing his palm. As I did, I lifted myself up then reached beneath me with my other hand, lining him up. As I slowly sunk down on him, he growled and reached up with his other hand, gripping my hip tightly.

"Easy, Firefly!" He grit out, holding me. When I finally opened my eyes to look at him, I saw his hazel eyes hazy, but focused on me as his chest moved rapidly from his panting.

"I love you so much, Adaline Tethras!" He panted, my smile forming as I nodded and began rocking on him, his head falling back some as he moaned into the air.