Penumbral

Chapter 34: Unwavering Loyalty

Celestial light illuminating a comforting presence shared among lovers, sheltered in grey cloth.

-Hmmm-

-Don't, I know you enjoyed it- Aurora interjected with a smile.

-You did it softly... Mia was a bit more... eager, on account of having only two fangs-

-Hmmm, you said you two didn't- She angrily vocalized.

-Hehe... Aurora...- Alimur softly caressed her head laying on his chest -You don't have to be better than Mia-

-I do, beca_-

-No you don't, I'll still love you all the same- The man summoned his arm and hugged her.

The woman moved her head to get more comfortable.

-I just want to...-

-You don't have to apologize for pushing me away-

-I was... confused... I still am... concerned with a family I've never met-

-Well, I need to visit Salokir in Raito, while I talk with her you can talk with the Seles-

-Weren't you gonna be by my side?-

-I feel it be best for you to solve this on your own-

-No... I want you there... and I'm not letting you speak with Salokir alone-

Alimur widely grinned.

-I'm not, it's just that... ok I am... concerned, but I have the right to worry for you-

The man simply planted a sweetly brief kiss on the Demi-Human's mouth, the couple exchanged kisses and caresses before finally leaving their tent and preparing to head on towards the Wheelings' nest, on the road they continue exchanging words and affection.

-What I said about you and Mia is true, I loved her... I still do... I can't simply forget the best years of my life... maybe fate truly brought us together, and I promise I'll do anything to keep it-

-Ali... I love you-

-I love you more-

-Oh that's how it's gonna be?-

-So you admit defeat?-

Aurora grabs her boyfriend and carries him like a baby.

-I can walk you know?-

-You're not squirming so you're enjoying-

The Human escaped her grasp and quickly picked her up like a princess.

-I could get used to this- Aurora wrapped her arms around a struggling Alimur.

-Heh-

For a few minutes he managed to carry her before falling on the snow, the woman got up and patted his helmet, he got up and stumbled along as they laughed together.

Hours on the road and the temperatures slowly dropped forcing the couple to cling to their coats, footsteps were heard a few meters away on the snow, humanoid figures that blended perfectly with the whitescapes, the one closest to the couple held a large wooden staff.

-Who goes there?!- Alimur shouted.

-Calm, we are Gelics, tis rare to see a Human out here- A booming female voice approached the couple.

-Oh good, are you the leader?- Aurora questioned.

-Our leader is Gaothkadhiam, I am but his humble mouthpiece, his "daughter"-