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Aselia’s head whipped so fast that her hair twirled behind her and the water droplets in them flew and fell on Xiran’s face. Her stunned glance landed first on him and then on the box he held in front of her.

A cuboid-shaped emerald gem embedded in a ring sparkled back at her. The ring lay vertically amidst some silverish semi-liquid that glistened under the sun’s rays.

No way was she expecting him to propose to her like that, on a magical planet, in front of a waterfall that seemed like a milk fall, and in this fashion when they were suspended in the air. Her mouth gaped like a startled bird, momentarily frozen in awe at the unexpected sight before her.

"Xiran! You are proposing to me?" she couldn’t help but ask, clearly shocked at the turn of events. She wanted to extend her hand and touch the shining gemstone.

"I am. Can you accept me as your husband?" he meekly requested again. His gaze took in how her round cheeks had acquired a sangria tinge. There was this shyness creeping up on her face which fused with the contentment her heart was elated with. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

The tenderness and affection her eyes held at that moment was something he had never witnessed before, making him realise she craved this kind of reunion with him. How did he not see it before?

"Yes! It’s a thousand times yes, Xiran," her voice quivered with emotions as she flung herself at him and Xiran caught her pressing her to his heaving chest. Their beats collided, and so did their breaths and lips.

Every doubt every, every affliction, every indecision, every hesitation and every single ache evaporated from their hearts. Only love remained.

"I love you," he tenderly whispered against her crimson lips, as they finally parted. His wings flapped behind keeping them steady and airborne.

"I love you too," she fondly clasped his face, rubbing its contours that held nothing but truths of his heart. He bent his leg and seated her on it so he could free his hands.

"I know, give me your hand. I want to see if the ring fits," he offered the box to Aselia and she held it in her left hand. Xiran plucked out the ring and she shakily held out her right hand as he slipped the ring into her dainty finger.

Now that it was out of the shimmery substance, Aselia could see how detailed the ring was. It not only held the emerald gemstone in the centre but a few smaller gems of forest green and taffy pink shade. The intricate designs included pair of wings on both sides and vine-like extensions which made up the entirety of the ring.

The ring perfectly fit on her finger and the gems glowed as the light was refracted in them. Aselia watched it in awe-inspired silence and Xiran seeing her quiet, slowly asked:

"You like it?"

"I love it and I am never taking it off just like my pendant. But how did you arrange a ring like that here?" Aselia knew these colours didn’t exist in this world.

"I asked Sulran, and he arranged it. I know you are not that fond of jewellery but I wanted you to have an engagement ring. This is the way I envisioned owning you," Xiran explained, stroking her finger and knuckles with his thumb.

"He is very resourceful, being royalty comes with its perks for sure," Aselia giggled, loving the feel of the ring around her finger.

"Yes, and there is something else we need to discuss," Xiran carefully gathered her in his sinewy arms and flew her back to their spot and gently laid her on the soft fabric, climbing on top of her without placing any weight.

"What do you want to ask me?" Aselia’s hands found the belt holding his garb together and she pulled it and his robe flew open, revealing his inked skin to her ravenous eyes.

"Are you ready to become one with me? We would need that for the completion of the ritual, but we will only do it if you are ready to share your complete body and soul with me," his hands delved deep into her hair, and the wind grazed the enormous tree on top of them. Flowers like white pearls fell, covering and adorning them like snow. The turquoise ocean melded in the stormy sky.

Her heart fluttered like a precious butterfly making desires pool inside her and she knew she was more than ready to be his in that aspect as well.

"You are the only one I desire that intimacy with and I am ready, own me, every part of me," Aselia’s heartening words and the slow movement of her hands against his warm skin darkened his eyes with passion and cravings. The cravings only her body could assuage.

"Why not give you a teaser of what awaits you around the corner," Xiran’s toned chest met her soft one as his manhood brushed against her essence, making her mouth gape open and he took that opportunity to thrust his tongue inside her velvety warm mouth.

His hand slid down and unfurled the ribbons that held her gown, he slowly peeled it off her firm body. Letting it crumple around her intimate part.

"Ummm!"

The cool watery breeze that blew from the waterfall made her pinkish buds tighten and stand erect like tiny volcanoes. Xiran let go of Aselia’s luscious lips and slid down, smothering her with wet kisses, leaving a trail along her sensitive skin.

He stopped near her erect tops, letting his hands fondle and massage them. The sensations his action caused spread like shocks of electric current and merged in her core, igniting it, setting it on fire along with her sensual desires.

"Do you have any idea how delicate these are?" Xiran sultrily questioned, his ardent gaze fixated on them as they turned even tauter.

"All I know is that they make me horny and wet every time you touch them," Aselia squeaked, her nails digging into Xiran’s arms as her ankles thrashed and the fabric underneath them bunched up.

A devious grin spread on his perfect lips as he breathed out:

"Then let me wet you some more," his mouth opened and her right top disappeared inside his warmth while his hand travelled between her legs and found her sodden core. His artistic fingers deftly rubbed it, prompting sultry moans from her pretty mouth.

Aselia’s eyes closed and her back curved. Xiran took more of her softness inside him, teasing her with his tongue and fingers. Her grip was so tight against his skin that a normal person would have bled.

"Xiran!!!!It’s... too much," her needy scream fell on deaf ears for he continued from one top to the other while his fingers artfully played with her throbbing wet folds. Her legs thrashed on the ground as an abundance of white flowers showered over them.

Amidst this sublime experience and paradisaical setting, Aselia’s senses peaked ascending to the sky before she became undone by only his hand and mouth. His secret weapon remained hidden and she could only imagine what it would feel like when he would finally brim her with it.

Finally, her squirming ceased and her heaving chest stabilised, the domed back flattened and a deep sigh of satisfaction left her lips, making Xiran halt in his sweet assault on her tender skin.

"Looks like my Leia is satisfied," he observed her misty eyes had opened and she was tenderly watching him. Aselia’s grip loosened and her hands found his face.

"More than you can imagine. You never cease to amaze me Xiran," she chuckled, making him grin in satisfaction before murmuring:

"That’s one department you would never have to worry about. I will more than satisfy you, Leia. I will blow your mind."

And the elven girl couldn’t help but blush a deep shade of crimson and he tugged her close making her lie on his arm as he slumped beside her. Both of them faced the sky as petals still showered over them, blanketing them in white purity.

"We have to set a date and inform Sulran. When do you want the ceremony?" Xiran asked planting a small kiss on her temple.

"As soon as possible. I can’t wait now," Aselia snuggled with him. Placing her hand on his chest and snaking her leg around his legs.

"Same, we have waited enough. I will tell him as soon as we return. Come let’s eat something and replenish some lost energy," he instructed and helped her up. Xiran fixed Aselia’s clothes and helped her clean up with milky water. They washed their hands and faces and then sat down to eat the food that had been packed for them. Half satisfied and sated for one hunger was gone while the other remained and they were about to fix it.

(Picture of Aselia’s engagement ring is in the comment section. I created it myself, let me know how you find it.)