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You awoke to a very quiet little hut. There was a fire burning in the middle of a hole. It’s warmth seemed to spread decently throughout the entire space. You were snuggling in what felt like several pounds of furs. You yawned softly and rolled into the large form of a reptile. You stared at the back and knew instantly who it was. Although it seemed things may have changed from your last woke memory to now but you felt like it was still the same soul. You reached out and touched the solid form. He stirred and rolled over, Naytn’s face coming into view. Recognition rolled over his features before surprise and then pure joy. He crawled on top of you and caged you in with his large form as his arms dug underneath you to bring you closer to him. He buried his face into your neck. Naytn peppered you with kisses, starting on your face and going lower once more into your neck to snuggle into your flesh, breathing your scent deeply into his nostrils and filling his soul with yours.

You felt odd being in such a position but it did fill you with happy feelings. Butterflies filled your stomach and rippled little goosebumps across your skin. You moved your arms the best you could until you tried to wrap around his neck and pressed your cheek against his. “Hello.” You whispered into his ear as you began to pet his hair. You hummed softly as he began his own deep vibrating sound from deep within.

“I have missed you.” He whispered against your skin, kissing on you as he moved to look at your face. He stared at you with wonder.

“You were in my dreams so I did not feel far from you.” You reached up and touched his cheek.

“It’s been so long. You missed most of fall. Winter has just started. The snow blankets the ground for the first time.”

You frowned. “What happened? I just remember the darkness.”

Naytn kissed your forehead. “The spirits almost had you. I got you in time but your energy was gone. They took so much from you. I rushed home as quickly as I could. The healers said time would tell. You’ve been asleep this entire time. They taught me how to take care of you. You just looked so peaceful. I was worried that you wouldn't return but my fears always left quickly. The gods showed me my future and I had to feel firm in the knowledge that was shown to me. I could not show doubt. I just believed.” He spilled out everything very quickly.

“Oh my gods. I’m so sorry, Naytn. I can’t believe you had to do that.” You were mortified.

He shushed you. “Do not.” He leaned down to kiss you on your lips. “It is a husband’s duty to take care of his wife.”

“We aren’t married yet.”

“In my soul, we are.” He brushed your hair from your face and finally sat up with both of his strong thighs on either side of you. He pulled the blankets back as he maneuvered around them and helped you sit up. “You will need help regaining your physical strength.” He started to rise from the bed and you gripped his arm in an attempt to pull him back.

“Can we stay like this a little longer? I know you’ve been like this with me the entire time, I’m sure but for me, it’s only been like the third or fourth time.”

Naytn looked down at you with a soft look that could melt even the coldest of hearts. He collapsed back into bed and brought the blankets back around him before pulling you into his lap. You wrapped your legs and arms around him to snuggle into his warmth. He had to help you with the little strength you had but once adjusted, the two of you just stayed there for a while.

“Where am I at? I forgot to ask.”

“This is my hut.” He looked so proud of himself. “I split my time between you and preparing for winter.”

You nodded. “What happened when you got back?”

“Everyone freaked out. We were gone for a week. I didn’t realize that much time had passed when we left the planes. Everyone was worried but more so at the state of you.” He nuzzled into you. You could feel him breathing.

“Well, I feel very well taken care of so you were fantastic. I feel like we’ve been living together even though I’ve been unconscious.” You patted him and looked into his face. You felt renewed. Something may have changed in the time you were asleep. You cupped his face and pressed your forehead against his, your fingers running down his face. “Naytn.”

“Yea, my dear?” He whispered as your fingers ran down his mouth.

“I want to give myself to you.” You whispered to him. “I’ll be your queen. I want to accept you into myself like this.”

Naytn seemed content now as if a weight had been lifted from him. He nuzzled against you and held you close to him. His heart was pounding against your body. It felt like he was running a race. “We’re going to have a big family! We’re going to be great, you and me. I’ve seen it before. The Gods know what we are doing.” He stared up at you as if you were the sun to his world. “I promise to keep you safe, happy and healthy.”