Skeletons in the Closet

Skeleton; Let Me Take Care of You

Kylo had noticed little things about Maru that were beginning to worry him. She seemed out of it, staring into space with a blank look and glassy eyes. He heard her quietly sobbing as they laid in bed, when she thought he was asleep. Her tasks seemed to be left half done or simply not started. She even started shutting him out of their force-bond. And while she was in charge when they took to lovemaking, they were equal parts to a working relationship, and Kylo was concerned that she was taking too much on herself in order to help him. His wife was a strong woman -this he knew- but even strong individuals need rest and a chance to be taken care of. Maybe it was his turn to make sure she was getting what she needed. He made plans and ordered that no one was to contact them tonight. No, tonight was Maru's, and only hers.

Maru just wanted a bath. She wanted to wash away all the pressure of the court that lay on her shoulders. But Kylo would be returning shortly after she would and then it was her responsibility to give him what he needed. He wasn't a burden to her, he could never be. She was simply tired and mentally stretched a bit too thin. It was all she could do to wait until he was asleep to give into the deep depression looming over her head. It wasn't like her to be like this, so she hid it, there are people who have it worse. She wasn't one to complain. But in this moment her heart clenched with the pain of her depression, and tears threatened to fall from her glassy eyes. All she wanted to do was hide -to leave everything but Kylo behind and start anew- wait out the pain and get back to herself. But it wasn't an option, so she pushed away the hurt and numbness from her mind and heart and pasted a smile on her face as she entered into their living quarters.

Kylo took his leave from meetings and court early to prepare. He'd drawn hot water into the sunken bath, scented it and placed rose petals onto it's surface. He had the palace maids change the sheets into a set of plush, soft fabric and set the curtains around the bedframe. He set candles around the room and lit them, emitting a calming, pleasant scent. The fireplace was lit, and their couch was in front of it. Kylo sat there reading until he heard his wife turning the handle to the foryer door. He marked his page and went to help her take off her coats. She started a bit at the sight of him, not expecting him to be home from duties so early, but plastered on a small smile.

"What a pleasant surprise. What's the occasion?" She asked in a 'hidden' tired tone. He helped her out of her cloak and armor, hanging it up carefully beside his own. She noticed his lack of shirt, socks and slipper and tilted her head.

"Does there need to be an occasion for me to be home before my wife?" He asked pointedly. She shrugged, "I suppose not."

He took her hands and let her to the vanity, taking out the pins that held her auburn waves from her face. He dug his fingers into the roots of her hair and massaged her scalp, placing wet kisses along the back of her neck and shoulders. She sighed and closed her eyes, leaning into his touch. He brushed out the tangles and picked her up, carrying her to the bath he had drawn. He set her down and assisted her in undressing. It wasn't uncommon for him to do these things, after all it was his task to do the small things to help his wife unwind before a session. But when Maru saw the rose petals and smelled the scented water she knew that he was planning something. He helped her submerge into the bath before taking off his joggers -the only thing he was wearing- and submerging himself behind her. He wrapped her in an embrace and kissed her neck as he massaged her shoulders to rid her muscles of the tangles of stress they'd aquired. He knew better than to touch her feet, that was a reward that had to be earned even if they weren't having sex. But he worked the muscles of her torso and legs before helping her out of the now tepid water. He wrapped her in a fluffy oversized towel and then his embrace. They looked at each other through the mirror on the wall and sighed in contentment. She'd let him spoil her so far -as he liked to every now and then- but now she was beginning to feel guilty for not showing him attention. He helped her into her favorite silk nightgown and brushed her wet hair before braiding it. The clenching of Maru's heart began again and this time she couldn't stop the tears that fell. Kylo held her face in his hands and wiped the tears away with his thumbs. He pressed his lips to her forehead and wrapped his arms around her body, carrying her to their bedroom. He placed her in the middle of the bed and closed the curtains, hiding them away within it's frame. She sat up, but got no further before the tears spilled over her eyes again, streaming down her gorgeous face. He embraced her again and spoke soft words into her ear. When she calmed he pulled back and simply looked into her dark chocolate eyes; "Let me make love to you" she nodded and began climbing atop his hips. He stopped her and forced her to look at him as he repeated his statement. "Let me make love to you." She blinked a few times, tears still lingering in the corners of her eyes. She cocked her head to the side, confused. He put his forehead against hers. "You're always so ready to give me what I need. But you have needs too. Let me make sure you're getting what you need tonight. Let me take care of you." Her tears spilled anew as she nodded and pulled his lips to hers. He left lingering, passionate kisses along her skin and pressed her back into the bed. After every kiss he softly spoke her praises.
*kiss "You're so good to me"
*"You make me feel so good and so loved"
* "You're so fucking gorgeous and sexy"
* "I love it when you dominate me" he paused and looked up into her eyes, "but I also love it when you let me take care of you. I want you to feel as good as you make me feel. I want to show you how wanted you make me feel, how loved. I want you to know that you're wanted too. That you're loved. That I love you. I love you so much I can't contain myself. Don't take so much on yourself that you forget."

With those heartfelt words, Kylo gently pushed into her. He went slow, every stroke gentle, but firm -loving. His hands stroked her skin and his tongue lapped at her most sensitive areas. Maru let herself give in to the pleasure and care. Kylo decided she even looked beautiful with those tears and the growing genuine smile that bloomed on her face. Soon they climaxed together and Kylo pulled himself out. Not giving Maru a chance to recover, he bent down and licked the mix of cum from her pussy. She arched off of the bed, but Kylo's grip on her hips kept her legs from closing. He nipped and sucked at her clit and she was reduced to a shaking, moaning mess. The waves of her pleasure rolled up her body, leaving pleasant tingles in their wake. She came again, clutching Kylo's ebony waves in her hands. He moved from her core to her voluptuous breasts, licking, then breathing on them. He took her nipples between his fingers and rolled them, her hips bucking off the bed. He sucked a nipple while pinching the other, then switched. He pulled her up onto her knees and brought her nipples together, rubbing and squeezing them. He tugged and suckled her into a third orgasm before he gently laid her under the sheets. He brushed stay locks of hair from her face with warm, gentle fingers. And as she drifted off to sleep in his arms, he whispered to her, kissing her forehead.

"I love you."

Then;

"Thank you for letting me take care of you."

*A/N*

I hope this chapter is comforting to someone. This chapter is mainly meant as perspective. Dominants need attention too. As a female Dominant with issues (I'm emotionally numb) like depression and the instinct to be protective and caring (despite my lack of emotions) I know how much you can wear yourself out taking on the world to ease another's burden, or cutting corners of your own pleasure to satisfy your partner. Let your partner take care of you every so often, they don't have to dominate, just paying special attention to your needs. If you can't do that, take a little time to find a quiet place and relax, take care of yourself and pleasure your own body. Be mindful of yourself and how you feel. Enjoy you. (Notice the difference in 'enjoy yourself' and 'enjoy you') Bye loves.