To Train A Dragon Rider (Distain2003 & darkangel76)

Thanos delighted in the erratic firm motions into the young woman as he rocked into her groaning loudly. Able to feel his orgasm building he prayed that she would peak soon so that he would not have the embarrassment of climaxing before her. He was fighting back his own orgasm when the first wave of her peak caused him to fall off that edge groaning loudly. "Liana i love you!" He groaned as he came hard continuing to move almost randomly into her moving his hands to her hair and gripping it lightly.

As they both began to come down from their respective peaks he pulled from her slowly as she kissed him so passionately. He returned the kiss with matched fire his fingers still tangled into her hair pulling it gently. As the pair laid kissed threw their moments of absolute bliss he still continued to groan. He shivered now free form her for the first time in nearly 2 hours the cool air stinging slightly but reminding him of where he had been.

Smiling as he finally regained control of his body and sat up slowly looking into Liana's eyes smiling brightly. "Okay now its time for me to finish lavishing over you before you pass out from bliss. " He smiled and moved from between her legs gently rolling her onto her stomach and moving down to rest at her knees shifting her legs up so they rested against his chest. Smiling he began working her feet firmly both on top and on the bottom wanting her to relax as best she could.

Thanos’ words were not lost upon Liana’s ears. She distinctly heard him say he loved her. Hearing him finally say such a thing made her feel warm inside and she had all she could do not to cry with happiness.

As both of their bodies settled from their orgasms, Thanos pulled himself out of Liana, causing her to heave a heavy sigh at the loss of him stretching her muscles. He kissed her back before giving her a smile that made her want to melt. Gently, he then turned her over onto her stomach so that he could finish the earlier massage he’d started.

Liana just closed her eyes, relishing the feel of Thanos’ hands on her body. They were large and roughened by battle. She knew they were capable of terrible things; he’d alluded to it himself. But that didn’t matter because, with her, they were capable of beauty, of tenderness. She let out a small sigh as he worked all tension from her muscles, making her body feel light, like it was floating upon the clouds in the sky.

As Liana let Thanos lavish her body with attention and affection, she let her mind wander. She daydreamed of future days they could spend together. Days filled with love and laughter and beautiful dreams. Such thoughts were so very pleasant that she couldn’t help but let them flood her mind even if they were in vain. A girl could hope, a girl could desire.

Liana wondered if Thanos ever thought on the same things she did when lost in such moments together. He was a warrior, a dragon rider first. So often his mind seemed to be on the war, the conflict between Azur and Pheir, training. But when he let his mind quiet a little, she wondered what sorts of things filled it. She hoped whatever it was, that they were of pleasant things. He’d seen enough horrors in his life. And it made her happy to know that she seemed to bring him some sort of happiness.

Thanos smiled as he worked the young womans strong legs taking great care with each of them as he tended to the most lovely woman he had ever met. He smiled and enjoyed watching the way his hands molded her body squeezing it gently and running his hands along her. He took not of every single mark and pore on her skin as if memorizing every single detail wanting to see her for the perfection that she was even when he could not look upon her.

His hands then set off on her back working the strong muscles deeply until each and every one had both been touched and worked back into its relaxed state. He smiled brightly and leaned down to kiss her upper back as he worked her neck gently leaving nearly every part of her body familiar with his touch. "Almost done darling then we can decide what to do for the rest of the day. " He smiled and then gripped her butt hard massaging in deeply with a devilish smirk on his face at being able to touch her here at will. As he worked the firm mound he smiled and slid his hands down her inner thighs and even massaged the area around her womanhood.

He was not joking when he said he would massage every inch of her body and he had done just that. His hands had touched every inch of her form not covered by her hair or hidden away deeply inside her. Smiling as he laid heavily on her back leaning in to whisper into her ear as he let her body be warmed by his knowing he had exposed her some times. "Well my love did you enjoy your massage? Or shall i try again?" He chuckled playfully leaning in and nipping her jawline gently trying to keep his mind from thinking about anything but the young woman laying beneath him.

“Mmm…” Liana sighed. “It was wonderful.” Every inch of her body felt entirely relaxed, so nice and warm. And it was all thanks to Thanos. She felt completely at peace and at ease after the way he’d touched and caressed her body, working each and every muscle until it was nearly putty in his hands.

Liana giggled a little when Thanos leaned forward to give her a nip at her jawline. His weight on her back felt wonderful and only gave her further comfort. When he pulled back a little, she twisted her body so that she could face him. She wanted to peer into his dark brown eyes, to get lost in them for a few moments as her body relished how good it felt.

Looking into Thanos’ eyes, she gave him a smile. She then brought her hands up to his face, almost framing it with her delicate fingers. He was a magnificent sight to behold for sure. Such beautiful eyes and a face that exuded raw power. Underneath all the scars, she could see the beauty of what his once perfect skin had looked like. But she liked his scars. They made him the man he was, earned him names, even if such names instilled terror into most. When with her, she knew he could be the man he was buried beneath the armor of the warrior, the dragon rider. With her he could just be Thanos, a man with a dark past, a difficult present and a totally unknown future. Though she hoped his future included her.

“I like these quiet moments with you,” Liana said softly, looking into Thanos’ eyes. “Getting to know you only makes me love you more.” She felt her cheeks redden at the admission, but she refused to hide her face from him. “And how about lunch by the lake this afternoon? I think that would be wonderful.” She pulled him to her so that she could hug him, run her fingers through his hair. “I want to burn into my memory as many of these moments I have with you as I can.” At that, she kissed him, memorizing the feel of his lips against hr own.

He smiled as she turned and helped her move so she was laying on her back before him smiling brightly pressing his forehead into hers. He gently pressed his lips against hers and allowed their joined lips to dance for several minuets as he snuggled into her. "Well then i say we get ourselves to lunch so we can set inside before it gets to cold besides im not done holding you like this for the day. " He chuckled and laughed slowly moving to the side and slipping from the bed placing his hands in hers.

Slowly he helped her up and held her sides allowing her get herself settled on her relaxed muscles. He knew it could be tough to get yourself back under control ofter a truly good massage. He smiled once she was standing and moved to the dressers and slipped on some shorts and a a light shirt not bothering to put on underwear only intending to get nude again soon. He smiled and slipped to the door looking back over at her taking in the view one last time before he left the room.

"I am going to get lunch ready my darling, come down when ever your ready my love. " He smiled and went down stairs quickly the stairs squeaking as he made his way down. Once in the kitchen he prepared a nice lunch one that would help the pair recover from the night and morning of rigorous activity. Once it was prepared he smiled and stood in the door of the kitchen his lunch packed in a blanket.

Liana smiled at Thanos as he left, her heart so full of love it almost hurt. Once he was gone, she looked at her basket deciding what she ought to wear. She tapped her cheek with her index finger and chewed on her lower lip as she contemplated what to wear. Suddenly, she smiled broadly. She knew exactly what she’d wear and she knew it would totally surprise him and probably make him laugh. But that was what she wanted.

Going over to her basket, she began to rummage through it until she came upon the one dress she loved. The blue satin one she’d had custom made at Beatrice’s shop. The one dress that made her feel like a princess. She smoothed the dress out on the bed, admiring it once it was fully laid out. She then went back to her basket and found her underthings, including the corset and set them on the bed as well. Letting out a small laugh, she began to put everything on. She knew it would take a bit since there were a few layers to put on. And since she would be dressing herself unassisted, she knew it would only make doing so take longer.

Liana quickly slipped on her underthings and then went for the corset. Luckily, she’d purchased one that tied in the front rather than the back. It made putting the garmnet on much easier had it been the other way around. Once that was on and fitted to her satisfaction, she picked up the dress. She smiled as she let her fingers caress the filmy material. It felt so nice against her skin. Carefully, she put on the gown and worked the buttons to secure it. The cut of the dress was exquisite, showing off and accentuating her best features. The neckline was low, the scarring ‘T’ showing perfectly for any and all to see.

Liana hoped her attire would please Thanos, though she knew he’d laugh at her a little for having purchased such a silly thing. But no matter, she knew his laughter and teasing that was bound to come would be out of love for her being who she was. Nothing more. So she actually found herself anxious for the reaction. She was also pleased at the notion that having on a few layers would mean having to ‘work’ to take them off again. Thinking on that made her giggle.

Once fully ready, Liana smoothed out her hair and opened the door. She descended the staircase, each stair creaking as she stepped upon it. Once at the bottom of the staircase, she was met by Thanos who stood there holding their packed lunch. Looking into his eyes, she felt her cheeks redden a little. But she gave him a smile as her heart skipped a beat, her hand reaching for his.

Thanos's eyes grew wide as she reached the bottom of the stairs, this was the third time he had seen her in such a lovely dress, but the first time he had actually cared to take it in. Smiling brightly he let his eyes wash over her again and again taking in every detail as he stood there speechless. Walking over to her slowly his eyes still scanning her form trying to decided how to word what he was thinking. He failed miserably not able to even remotely come up with an idea of how to treat the young womans look.

"Good afternoon princess." He smiled and took her hand kissing the back of it gently as he had been taught in his early life though it was skill he had not used in many many years. Slowly stepping behind her he leaned in placing his lips against her neck and speaking softly. "So will you cry foul if later i decide to take this opportunity to see what it feels like to lay with a princess and hike up your dress and take you? " He smiled his hand reaching around her and pressing its way down the front of her dress only to be stopped just inside by the tight corset.

He huffed against her neck and his face showed a bit of a pout as access to his second favorite part of her body was prevented. Frowning a bit more he slipped his arm back around her side and silently lead her from the building. He did not want to acknowledge that he had just been rejected by a device he did not even know existed.

Liana couldn’t help but smile and chuckle a little when Thanos found the corset barring his way. It was clear he wasn’t used to all the layers that women of the noble class typically wore. The pout that was evident on his face was absolutely endearing and she knew she’d enjoy watching him work to get the garments off her body later after lunch. The extra effort would most definitely heighten the experience, she was sure.

Thanos led Liana outside and the two of them walked together, side by side, toward the lake. The air was chilly, but she loved the feel of it against her skin. It was more than invigorating, making her feel so very alive. She smiled as she looked up into the bright sky. The sun shone and the sky was a crisp blue. Puffy clouds floated overhead providing a most wonderful atmosphere.

Liana cleared her throat as she and Thanos reached the lake. Immediately she thought of earlier, their sparring match followed instantly by the heated passion that led into their love making right there on the shore. She felt her skin redden and her breasts tighten as she went over the things they’d done on the sand.

“What did you pack?” Liana asked Thanos, trying to focus on lunch and clear her mind a little of their earlier session. It was difficult though. Every time she looked at him, she felt her entire body ignite with life and desire, a wonderful mix of lust and love and so much more. She wondered what he was thinking as he stood there preparing their picnic lunch by the chilly waters.

Liana smoothed out her dress before sitting down on the ground. She looked over at Thanos and smiled warmly, invitingly. She loved watching him set everything up. It was nice to be able to spend so much time with him, quiet time, personal time. The more she got to know about him, the more she actually loved him. Again, her mind drifted and she thought about all the possibilities of their future. Thinking on such things made her smile, made her want to be close to him.

“Thank you for this perfect day,” Liana added sweetly, hoping Thanos wasn’t too angry with her for wearing the corset.

He smiled at her and quickly laid out the blanket pulling up the plates and the small bags of raw vegetables. Smiling he did his best to set everything up and have it looking perfect, a bottle of wine some meat he had prepared for a cold serving style when he got it. Everything had a place and in it was where it was found smiling he opened the bottle of wine that was most likely older then the young couple drinking it as the label was old and falling away.

He poured each a glass and arranged a way to set it down on the ground with out it tipping before he finally moved to set next to her. Slipping his arm around her lower back he smiled and leaned in to kiss her cheek gently. "You know princess you are easily the most fantastic sight this lake or these trees have ever seen. Not to mention that i have ever had the fortune of laying my eyes on. " He again smiled and leaned in kissing the nape of her neck before handing her her glass of wine and fetching his own.

"To us and may it last as long as it should. " Never wanting to say a specific time knowing that if he did he could wind up lying to her or offending her with his idea of a time frame. Taking a sip of the wine he let out a happy sigh he had not felt so human in decades and it felt lovely. Though his mind could see it ending at any moment in the most horrible ways he tried to fight his nature but you can not change the nature of a man just the way he hides it.

Liana couldn’t help but blush at Thanos’ comment. No matter how many times the man complimented her, she couldn’t help but become red in the cheeks, her stomach all fluttery with wonderful nerves. Especially when his lips touched the sensitive spot on her neck causing a wonderful wave of excitement to travel down her spine. Feeling somewhat breathy, she just smiled widely as he continued to set up the lunch he’d packed.

As Thanos poured the wine, Liana felt another wave of excitement wash over her. It was a wonderful touch, something that made her feel like she was worth the extra effort. Coming from him, it made it all the better.

“To us and may it last as long as it should,” Thanos said holding up his wine glass.

Liana smiled at the toast, more butterflies fluttering about her tummy as she listened to Thanos’ words. She wondered if he knew how profound they truly were. At least to her. Never had she felt so wanted, and not just in a physical sense. There was something more, something so much deeper. She knew that words could never properly explain it and actions could only help with that only so much as well. It was something one could only feel if they were in the moment. And she hoped that he felt it too.

Raising her glass, Liana spoke softly, “To us.” She gave a small nod and secretly hoped that it would last for as long as there was breath in her body, breath in his. There were no doubts for her whatsoever. She knew how her father would react and she didn’t care. For her it was all worth it. But she knew it was naïve to think it would be so simple. To make such a blunt statement to the king wouldn’t go over well and the repercussions that Thanos would have to endure… she didn’t want to think on the possibilities.

Liana looked deeply into Thanos’ dark eyes as he gave her the most beautiful smile. So desperately, she wanted to know what he was thinking. Though she could see a happiness, she saw worry as well and she wanted to know what would cause him to feel such a thing. Were his worries over the war or for something else?

Licking her lips after sipping at her wine, Liana leaned in close to Thanos. Gently, she pressed her delicate lips against his rough. “No matter what happens,” she began. “I’ll always believe in us. And in you.” She gave him a smile and sipped her wine again. Holding back her tears, she looked up to the sky. “This is so wonderful. Thank you for this.”

Thanos tried to force the thoughts of the future from his mind not wanting to dwell on it when he was in such lovely company. Smiling as he sipped on the wine and felt human again he felt like the young man he was for the first time in his life. He leaned in and kissed her cheek softly before he began nibbling on a sandwich that he had made leaving one on a plate for her next to the small plate of food.

After a few moments he turned and pulled up the blanket folding it back and began mounding up sand into a large pile where the blanket was. Smiling after the pile had grown to nearly a 2x2 foot square he laid the blanket over it and used the mound as a pillow. Relaxing he watched the sky for the first time in his life not scanning it for a dragon in the distance but scanning it just to relax. It was amazing how such a short relationship could affect him so much and change the way he looked at everything so quickly.

He smiled turned to face her taking a small piece of fruit and eating it slowly just laying there silently watching her eat. He wondered if the pair could actually make a relationship work. He wanted to know if she could actually forgive him his past he knew the things he knew many could never forgive him. "I am the am the rider responsible for the destruction at Shill. " He said bluntly as if he was just retelling a fact because to him he was he knew a young educated woman would know of the death at that place. The stories of a rider cutting down hundreds of her people and a thousand of the people of Phier's soldiers, leaving only the towns villagers where who where hiding in a church left alive. He stared into her eyes praying she would not flee at the sight of such a butcher.

Liana just enjoyed the moments of time that she and Thanos were spending together as they ate next to the chilly waters of the lake. The air was crisp, the food delicious and the company more than she could ever ask for.

Liana smiled at Thanos as she ate, watching him truly relax for the first time since they’d met several days ago. As he laid there on the blanketed sand, eating a piece of fruit, she noticed his expression ever so slowly change. There was something on his mind and it was weighing heavy upon him.

“I am the rider responsible for the destruction at Shill,” Thanos suddenly said, breaking the sweet silence between them.

Liana felt her heart stop suddenly, her blood turn icy cold. She suddenly couldn’t figure out how to move her hand to her mouth so that she could continue eating. Her mind was a total blur as Thanos’ words registered in her head. She remembered the destruction of that place. She was much younger then, but the aftermath of what had happened had even managed to reach her ears, though her father had desperately tried to shield her from everything. There just had been no way to quiet the whisperings that occurred after that event.

That day in Shill was a day marked down in infamy in this forever war between Azur and Pheir. She remembered hearing word of the rogue rider from Pheir who had turned on his own, but had still slaughtered many of her people anyway. Soldiers, civilians, everyone. The only people left alive were the ones lucky enough to hide in the town’s church. The attack had been so very brutal, so very unexpected and not just by her own people, but by Pheir as well.

Liana had thought that the rogue rider from Pheir had been captured and put to death, as was custom of both nations when a traitor was in their midst. After that fateful day in Shill, he hadn’t been heard from again, so to assume such a thing wasn’t all that far-fetched. But no. He was here. He was now fighting for Azur. And he was very much alive for he was Thanos.

Angel of Death. Liana now remembered when she’d last heard that name. It was like a blow to the gut, a knife in the heart.

Her breathing shallow, her heart pumping hard, Liana tried to swallow down the bit of food that had been in her mouth. It was difficult, but it went down. Slowly, she locked her pale eyes to Thanos’ dark. Again, she could see deep into his soul. She saw the good man he truly was, the man he wanted so desperately to be. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she thought about the burden he must be bearing for having been the one responsible for such a bloody massacre.

Slowly, Liana found herself moving toward Thanos. Gently she touched his face with her delicate hands, cupping it so that she could look deeper into his eyes. She rested her forehead against his and closed her eyes as more silent tears spilled down her cheeks.

“I forgive you,” Liana whispered as her body suddenly shook on the choked sob that bubbled up from within. Somehow she knew Thanos was seeking forgiveness. And more than anything, she thought him worthy of receiving it. “You weren’t the man you are now back then,” she added as she continued to sob against him. She wrapped her arms around him and held him tightly as she let her body succumb to the acceptance of what the man she loved had done in his past, her hot tears wetting his chest as she cried.

He gently took her hand and slipped it into his shirt between a pair of buttons resting it on one of the large scars nearly the size of her palm resting at the base of his ribs. "I am not different now from the man i was then, nor do i regret a moment of what i did then. My orders where to cover the advance of the army as it took the town, for riders that sometimes means turning your drake on groups of troops with civilians inter mixed. I did my best to avoid women and children as i cleared the way for our army to enter the town, I only wish Phier's soldiers where as careful. " He let out a soft sigh his arms wrapping around her slowly one resting on her hair petting it softly biting his lip slightly nervously as he began to retell the story of one of the worst war crimes committed in this war from a persecutive not before told.

"After a short time your arm was in tatters and fleeing, those who ran where run down by the soldiers of Phier. A few turned and fled into the church to hide. They ordered them out not allowing soldiers to declare the holly ground as protection, something they have always done. When they refused... They ordered me to burn the church melt the stone with flame. Instead i turned my drake on my allies friends and rivals alike, in minuets i had turned his breath on every soldier in the unit leaving none alive. " He looked into her eyes his pulse remaining slow as he retold how the fight had gone threw he prayed she would understand. He was not sorry for what he did but she would never be viewed the same if she stayed with such a monster.

"I landed my drake on the steps of the church and as the 2 soldiers came out to see who's drake had laid waste to the attacking army. The first i cut down before his hand left the door as he was not expecting it, the second swung and cut the rope i was holding that was helping me keep control of the ancient red that i had been flying with for so long. Moments after the rope was severed the dragon who i had come to trust tried to devour the rider who had enslaved him." His hand ran ran along the line over his shirt and her hand showing the outline of the massive dragons jaw. A jaw nearly twice the size of the drake he rode now finally explaining the last of his scars to the woman who wondered about them so.

"I drew a short blade that i keep behind my neck while inside its mouth as it flew away and slashed and cut at the dragons mouth and throat as it held me tight in its mouth crushing me. Its breath mixing on my skin and armor starting small blazes on my flesh and clothing leaving me with the small burns. I killed my own dragon and when it crashed to the ground its mouth destroyed from the fire and the blade i was thrown free my chest guard holding all my insignia was destroyed. All the man who found me had seen was me laying near death, a slain dragon of Phier laying not far from me he took me in assuming i was one of your soldiers. " He fell silent as he fought back his anger for the man who had saved his life having had nothing until recently happen to him that made him not wish he had died that day.

Liana nuzzled against Thanos’ chest as he told her the details of that day from his perspective. The horrors of that day would live in both Azur and Pheir forever. And to think that Thanos was the reason for it…

Liana just couldn’t believe that there wasn’t a part of Thanos that regretted some of what happened that day. She’d seen his soul. She saw the good and beauty within it. And then there was the way he was with her. So tender, so loving. No. He was wrong when he said he wasn’t different now. Maybe the warrior side of him wasn’t different, but the side of him that was just a man… he most definitely was. She was sure of it.

Sobbing as Thanos continued on about what happened at Shill, Liana squeezed him as tightly as she could, pressing her body firmly against his, closing the gap of any space that might still be between their bodies. She was horror-stricken when he mentioned how his own dragon turned on him, had tried to eat him alive. She shivered at the thought of it. Her heart felt so heavy for him as he told her the story of the final scars marring his flesh. She felt honored to be told of them, the truth behind them. She wondered if the other dragon riders knew he was actually from Pheir. She hadn’t known about it and she was certain her father hadn’t either.

When Thanos finished speaking, Liana just kept her face pressed against his chest. She needed a moment to process everything. Regardless, she knew how her heart felt, where it belonged. It belonged with him no matter what he’d done. It was truly his forever. Nothing would ever change that. Not even death.

Sniffling, Liana pulled back a little and looked up into Thanos’ deep, dark eyes. “I’m glad you lived, Thanos. That you came to Azur.” She swallowed as another sob threatened to bubble up from her throat. “I’d never be with you now if you hadn’t.” She paused then and pressed her forehead against his, whispering, “And I don’t think I can bear the thought of that.”

Thanos knew her family did not know the military had kept it a secret not wanting either the people of Phier or the people of Sul to know that he was still alive. In truth his life was a gift he wished he could return he never wanted to turn on his friends and allies but it was now a choice between living his days in a prison cell or battling with his friends until one finally bested him. He grew quite and simply slipped his arms around her one over her shoulder resting on her upper back the other draped over her side laying on her lower back.

He felt so comfortable so relaxed with her even though he knew she would never look at him the same way again. He could not blame her though he had never looked at himself the same way since the incident. "That is why i tell you to never release the reigns of your dragon, the military enslaves them and they will do anything to free themselves including killing you. " He said softly holding her tight even though he knew she would never see the back of a dragon as long as he lived. Not because he did not think she could handle it but simply because he wanted to protect the young woman he had grown to care so much about.

He smiled and gathered a piece of fruit realizing she had not finished her meal because of his revelation. Trying to change the topic he placed the piece of sliced lemon against her lips trying to get her to eat. He just wanted the push the couple back to where they had been the moment before he had began speaking. He wanted to take back everything he had said to make her not think about him as who he was but who he wished he could be.

Liana could sense Thanos’ unease. She knew her reaction had made him feel that way, her sobbing, her trying to rationalize what he’d done. She knew he was trying to make her see the person he saw everytime he looked at himself in a mirror, what he felt every day of his life since that horrible day that occurred long ago. But what he didn’t realize was that the love she felt for him was pure, unconditional. Nothing of his past would change that, nor would anything from the present or future. Her feelings were what they were.

A small smile played on her lips as Thanos tried to lighten the mood, to push aside what he’d just divulged. His most terrible secret, the story behind his largest set of scars. Indulging him, she let her tongue lick at the fruit. But in her mind and in her heart, she felt even more love for him. Both the man and the warrior she’d feared. He trusted her, told her something that would surely result in his death if word got out. And not just in Azur, but in Pheir as well. Suddenly, she shivered, her skin waking up to the brisk chill in the air.

Liana took a taste of the fruit and gave Thanos a smile as she wiped away her tears. She brought one hand to his face to caress his cheek. Yes, it would be difficult to swallow the fact that he was capable of such callous cruelty, but she knew he was capable of such beauty as well. The proof was in how he touched her so gently, so tenderly. The way he looked into her eyes, held her close. Just then her other hand went to the scarring ‘T’ he’d carved into her flesh.

“My heart is yours, Thanos,” Liana whispered as her fingers traced the ‘T’ and then went to Thanos’ chest where he had a similar ‘L’ scarring his own flesh. “You may have done terrible things, things I can never comprehend. But despite that…” her voice trailed a bit as she struggled to hold back the tears she could feel wanted to fall. “Despite that, I love you. I love you.”

Liana’s voice was nothing but a whisper by the time she finished speaking. Trying to keep control over her tears, she leaned in to press her lips against Thanos’, kissing him deeply, letting him see that no matter what she would stand by him. Even if it meant her own death. For surely, if word got out about their relationship, his identity would soon be discovered. This would anger her father, her people, far more than if she’d merely decided to spend her life with a dragon rider. But death would be worth it if it meant she could be with him that much longer. She just wished that he could see this when he looked into her eyes, when he felt her lips move with his, when they joined as one while making love.

He smiled as she touched him so tenderly and delighted in watching her take the fruit away from his finger tips so delicately. As she professed his love for her he leaned in and kissed her neck over her pulse suddenly he was terrified he knew that it was possible he was sentencing himself to death. If not for his future crimes in attempts to save the young woman then for his war crimes. It was becoming rapidly visible to him that he was only being allowed to live because he served a purpose. Slowly trying to hide it he forced a smile and pressed his face into her neck kissing over her pulse gently letting out a happy sigh.

He smiled and looked into her eyes as he pulled back having finally masked the fears for the future deciding to do what he had done so many times, live for today and let tomorrow be someone else's problem. Slowly he slipped from her grip and rolled her onto her back gently pressing his form against hers as he did so. "I think we should get inside before you soil your new dress. Why don't you take the fruit and go relax by the fireplace ill be in shortly with the rest of this meal. " He smiled purposely leaving out which fire she should take her seat at deciding to let her decide. Helping her slowly to her feet he handed her the tray of fruit and the wine before he began packing.

He slowly packed his things his mind wondering over the way they had been acting, he had always heard that when a couple first became intimate it could lead to this but he had never experienced it. He was delighting in both the love and passion they where sharing and the fact they seemed to be doing both equally. He was still quite nervous about taking her to regularly and making her feel he was only using her for the mind blowing sex even though every time she touched his skin he wanted to ravish her.

Liana walked toward the cabin, fruit in hand. She finished off the once piece as she made her way back inside. Gently, she placed the plate on the table and then headed up the creaky staircase, deciding that perhaps it was best that she change her attire. Once at the top of the stairs, she headed into their room and immediately went over to her basket. She couldn’t decide if she wanted to merely change dresses or to change into one of her nightdresses. Biting down on her lip as she toiled over which to do, she finally grabbed the nightdress.

It took a bit of work, but Liana was finally able to undo her dress and unfasten the hooks and eyes of her corset. Carefully, she laid the dress out on the bed, smoothing out the delicate material with her gentle hands. She then folded the garments and put them away and slipped on her nightdress. On bare feet, she padded over to the fireplace and sat down in front of the fire. Suddenly, she felt very cold, colder than before. Heaving a sigh, she stood up once again and walked over to the bed and reached for a blanket to help warm herself as she waited for Thanos.

Liana snuggled the blanket, wrapping it tightly around her body as she sat by the fire in the fireplace of their room. She threw more wood onto the fire and poked it with the poker, making the flames dance higher, making the room that much warmer. The heat felt nice and it was then that she realized just how cold the weather had become, especially being in the north.

As she waited for Thanos, Liana let her mind drift, her eyes fixed on the dancing flames within the fireplace. She wondered what he was thinking, if he thought his telling her his most terrible secret was a mistake or not. She hoped he had no regrets, because she most certainly didn’t have them. In fact, she wanted to know everything about him. The good and the bad. Everything. More than anything, she wanted him to just hold her, to tell her that things would somehow work out, that they could be together forever. But something inside her told her that he wouldn’t say such things to her. And not because he didn’t hope for them. She was fairly certain that it was because he honestly just didn’t know, that he didn’t want to fill her heart and mind and soul with false promises. But she wasn’t that naïve, she knew there would be difficulties. She just needed to hear those words. And she needed to hear them from him.

Thanos smiled as he put everything away not seeing her in the living room had made him smile it meant she had moved to the bedroom. Packing away the dishes and left overs from the simple lunch and moved back into the living room. Taking the tray of food and the bottle of wine he made his way quickly up the stairs. Carefully avoiding the creaky steps wanting to sneak up on her and watch her for a moment. He pouted when he slipped into the room and say she had changed he loved her in her princess outfit and wanted to spend more time with her all dolled up.

He smiled and finally decided to walk over and see exactly what she was wearing, his feet carefully landing on the ground trying not to make a sound. Dropping to his knees behind her he smiled and quickly set the wine and the fruit down next to her and wrapped his arms tight around her crossing them in front of her. "Why did you change love? Decide against allowing the big scary warrior to deflower the princess tonight? " He chuckled at that moment pressing his cold hands down into the front of her top gripping each of her breasts firmly. Smiling he leaned around her and kissed her softly as he knelt behind the young woman kneeling on the blanket smiling bright as he molested her.

He smiled remaining silent for a long while continuing to fondle her and kiss her not allowing her to speak hoping that this attention would completely change the way the pair was thinking. Finally breaking the kiss he rested his chin on her shoulder and pressed his head lightly against her. "We can't just leave that wine open so i propose that i get you drunk since half a bottle of wine will not get me drunk. " He laughed still holding her tightly to him with his hands on her he appeared to have no intention of releasing his grasp on her any time soon.

Smiling, Liana jumped a little the moment Thanos’ cold hands touched the flesh of her breasts. She was about to defend herself about changing her attire when he leaned in and kissed her, leaving her all but breathless. Her defending statement was totally forgotten as he continued to touch her body in the most wonderful of ways.

Thanos was relentless, a strange determination about the way he gave attention to Liana’s body. It almost made her wonder if something was wrong, if he regretted the fact that he told her his terrible secret, if he suddenly had doubts and was just seizing the moment. Each time she was about to ask him if things were all right, he’d kiss her, caress her, making any and all such thoughts flit right out of her head, letting her baser side win out and enjoy what he was doing to her body.

Mind swirling with both wonder and pleasure, Thanos broke Liana’s trance suddenly when he rested his head against her shoulder, their bodies pressed firmly together.

“We can’t just leave that wine open so I propose that I get you drunk since half a bottle of wine will not get me drunk,” Thanos laughed making Liana blush, his grip far from loosening. Indeed, less than half a bottle would render her intoxicated.

“Oh really?” Liana asked, her voice a breathy whisper as her eyes rolled back as Thanos continued to touch her body.

Liana’s mind was a fog as she felt her body go limp in Thanos’ arms. Every few moments, she’d recall that she wanted to ask him if he was all right. But as fast as those thoughts entered her mind, they left it.

Gasping, Liana reached back to tangle her fingers in Thanos’ hair. “Mmmm…” she sighed. “I love you.”

"Oh yes but you see my hands are trapped by this infernal contraption on your chest so I am afraid your going to be in charge of who is drinking when." He chuckled playfully his hands fidgeting against her breasts as though they wanted to escape their cloth prison, though they had no aim to do so. He moved and shifted slowly against her gently squirming the blanket from around so that it fell between them so he could feel more of her warmth. Smiling as she again professed herself to be in love with him again he smiled and decided to tease her ever so slightly.

"You know if it where not for today at the beach i would really wonder you always seem to say that while I am fondling you or just after we make love. Its enough to make a man wonder if you love me or the way i use my body to make yours ignite. " He smiled at that moment giving her nipples both a gentle squeeze wanting to add a bit of physical teasing to the words he hoped she would understand he did not mean.

"You know i think this is the finest pocket i have ever put my hands in I think i will have to keep my hands in you pocket more often my love. " He smiled and leaned his head down and began to work against her pulse. His lips danced in almost as practiced and perfected manor as his feet moved when he fought. His tongue darting in for gentle and firm licks as it replaced his sword as his lips danced as seductively along her neck as his feet danced deadly on the battlefield.

Liana could barely speak as Thanos continued to caress and touch her body, making it mold and melt into his own. Gasping and sighing, she pressed herself close to him, letting her senses take over as her mind nearly shut down. Her heart began to race as he kissed and licked at her neck, making her moan quite audibly.

Liana couldn’t help but smile a little as Thanos’ teasing words registered slowly in her brain. It was hard to concentrate with the way he was lavishing her body with such careful attention. He knew exactly which spots were most sensitive, made her react the most strongly. It was amazing how well he already knew her body. She wanted him to know every inch, as she wanted to know his.

“Mmm…” Liana sighed as she let her head fall back and rest against Thanos as he continued working her neck making her moan and gasp out his name.

Finally, Liana couldn’t take it any longer. She wanted Thanos to know just how much she loved him, how much she wanted to know every part of him. She shifted her body around, letting the blanket drop from her shoulders. Sliding onto his lap, she wrapped her legs around his waist and kissed him firmly on the lips. She then trailed several desperate kisses all over his face as she clutched at the back of his head, hugging him close. With each kiss she gave him, she could feel her eyes begin to water more and more. The emotions he stirred in her were beyond overwhelming. And somehow, he always managed to stir them up to a point where she felt them trying to bubble over, trying to consume her whole.

As Liana continued to kiss Thanos, she wrapped her legs more tightly about his waist. She could feel the heat within her core rising as their bodies came into closer contact. Reluctantly, she pulled away and just stared into his eyes, her own unblinking as she peered within them. She gave him a smile, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, saying so much more than words ever could.

Just then, Liana leaned forward, her hands pushing up Thanos’ shirt. Her fingers settled themselves on the ‘L’ marring his flesh. The ‘L’ that stood for her name, that linked them together forever. Closing her eyes, she traced the scarring letter before gently caressing his chest, her fingers moving over each and every scar, lingering a little on the ones given to him by the dragon he once rode when he fought for Pheir.

Thanos wrinkled his nose as she twisted from his grip causing him to release her breasts though he could not help but smile as he saw the way the fabric hung on her stiff buds. He chuckled as she pelted him with kiss and wrapped his arms around her lower back to hold her up keeping them in his kneeling position. He allowed her to move herself however she felt necessary to do what she was doing. His skin felt like she was melting under her touch as she traced his chest and played against his skin.

Smiling he gathered the bottle of wine and brought it to her lips gently pouring a small drink into her mouth before pulling it away and having a large drink himself. He smiled holding her painfully still and placing a small drop in the crook of her neck before leaning in and sucking it off. He then pulled back and offered her the bottle again but did not force her to drink again not wanting to force anything on her. He could feel her heat threw their clothing and it was driving him mad soon he had grown and was pressing into her begging to be against her skin.

"Are you having fun exploring my darling? Do you want me to disrobe and lay down so you can have more access?" He smiled looking into her eyes returning her penetrating stare before giving her a gentle kiss. He smiled and slowly laid her down pulling his shirt off before slipping from her grip and moving to lay next to her his hands gently separating her legs so he could avoid laying on them. Smiling at her he simply laid there on his side facing her one hand touching her side gently the other slipping under her neck so she could use him as a pillow.

Liana swallowed as she looked into Thanos’ dark eyes. The intensity of their gaze made her shiver suddenly. Biting down on her lip, she brought her hands up to his chest, her fingers gently caressing and tracing his scars, no visible to her eyes. She did look at him differently now, though not in the way she was sure he expected. Now, when she looked at him, especially this way, she saw the story behind the man she loved, the man with eyes she could stay lost in for eternity.

Gasping, Liana let her fingers trace the scars given to Thanos by the dragon who’d tried to devour him alive. The thoughts that must’ve gone through his mind when such a thing happened; she couldn’t even begin to imagine. Had she been in his shoes, she knew she wouldn’t have thought so quickly, her reactions would’ve been slow and she would’ve died. She had no doubts about it. Again she shivered, only this time at the fear of what could’ve happened had he not been so quick to react.

“So beautiful,” Liana whispered, her voice barely audible. She truly was in awe of Thanos. She hoped he truly knew just how much so.

Liana looked into Thanos’ eyes once more as her fingers lingered over his scars, memorizing which ones were what and where, recalling the story behind each one. Letting out another gasp, she leaned in closer, pressing her lips against the scars the dragon had left him, reminding him of that horrible day, a day that changed his life forever.

Liana’s lips moved gently over each scar, her tongue licking at them, savoring their texture and taste. Yes, Thanos did look different to her now. He was more amazing than she’d originally thought. Any and all fear that she’d once had of him as the warrior melted away in that moment. He no longer held two personas – warrior and man. Now and forever, to her, he was just Thanos.

He closed his eyes as she began to touch his body he could do little more then simply delight in every moment of her touch. His hand gently slipped his hand into her hair gripping it lightly but simply allowing her to move as much as she wanted but wanting to hold her lightly. Smiling brightly as her lips began to gently touch one of the scars he shivered a bit as the focused attention sent a chill down his spine.

"Not nearly as beautiful as you my love only one blemish on your perfect form and im honored that its mine. " He said with a soft groan as she continued to give him such loving attention. His groin began to hurt as it swelled beyond the bounds of his shorts and light pants as she continued to lick and kiss him. He had never felt anyone show such careful and thorough affection to his body and he loved it. "A man could get used to being treated like this you know. " He smiled his hand leaving her side briefly and going to his groin gently tugging at his pants and shorts making more room for himself.

A soft sigh escaped his lips only to be followed by matching groans the pressure being eased allowing him to focus on delighting on her affection. He smiled looking down at her it seemed to him as if she was completely enthralled with his marred body he had never seen anyone react that way to anything before and it was fascinating. He began pondering things he had heard about from friends and comrades trying to remember any and every way he could give the young woman pleasure so she could reach new heights.