Thread: Rags, Riches, and Rumors [ Bear & LordBesar ]

The ceremony came to an end as her King, now husband, set her crown upon her head and slid a ring onto her finger and her one on his. As the priest introduced them to the gathered crowd, she slid her hand comfortably into Theos and squeezed it, a soft smile upon her lips. Though he wasnt the man she had chosen, there was a happiness in having wed him, as he was a good man that she could easily come to love, if she hadnt already begun to love him now. Theos family was the first to come and welcome the new member of the family, his sisters showing their zeal and joy in the fact that they were now to have yet another sister in the family. His mother was the one that surprised her, already urging them to produce children. She had been told that they were to consummate their marriage the night of when they were given their first night together in his room, but she had not expected that they would ask of her already to become heavy with his child. Ermine gave a pinched smile, unable to respond before the king had already spoken to her about it, her eyes moving instead towards what was easier for her to deal with. The thought of children had not even crossed her mind yet, as she had so much other work to think of that would require her to not be burdened with a large belly and aching hips. Her family was much more reserved in their congratulations, her mothers face still wet from the tears she had wept during the ceremony and her cheeks rosy. It is an honor to have wed our daughter to you. Edgar offered politely, giving his daughter a soft and approving smile as he kissed her forehead. You are a most beautiful bridge, my sweet. He cupped her cheek before letting her go. Theo led her then back into the feasting hall, where a large meal had been arranged for all of the guests but had been enough to feed them all but lacked the usual over abundance of food that was usually present at royal gatherings. Her nerves were starting to get to her since they were so close to the night, Ermine picking lightly of the fruits and cheeses that she had become fond of. She had just sipped wine herself when her husband leaned over, his beard tickling her ear and his breath hot against her neck. Goosebumps rose on her flesh and tickled down her arms, bringing her nipples to perky peaks on her breasts and pressing against the fabric of her bodice. I am well, my love. She tilted her head to murmur into his ear, You have done your people and your wife well tonight. It felt odd to refer to herself as his wife, though it was a term she would have to learn to be accustomed to. His lips were soft against her hand as he pressed it to his mouth for a soft kiss, her cheeks once again warm with perhaps a mix of wine and blush. Ermine took initiative, her hand reaching up to stroke his cheek, her thumb brushing softly over his lower lip. It was an intimate touch, the first time she had dared to show him any sort of affection as they had been previously unwed, but he was now hers and she was permitted to do so. The soft smile that had been on her lips widened, becoming a warmer and more pleasant one, her hand retracting from touching him lest she show too much passion and cross the lines. How do you feel? She asked, knowing that he must surely be feeling something stronger than her as he had always been the more passionate of the two. Ermine was not without affection but her family had always urged her to be more reserved and quiet as she was a very outspoken girl in her youth.