Chapter 95

                                    

                                          
You felt Alcina pin you down, her masterful fingers finding just where it tickled most. You squirmed under her, laughing uncontrollably and trying to push her face away as she grinned and got closer to kiss you. "Alci!" You squeaked out, trying to push her hands away as you let out a loud burst of laughter and winced at the now painful tickling. "That's enough!" You cried out, feeling Alcina subside her tickling and give you a kiss on the cheek. You had tears running down your cheeks from your laughter, panting to catch your breath from the tickle attack. Alcina gave you a kiss on your cheek, smiling and humming in a playful tone. It wasn't until you both relaxed that you cuddled up to her. You began to play with Alcina's hands, large and strong. You grinned, looking up. "It's astonishing that I can manage to fit more than one." You admitted, taking her glove off and continuing to play with her hand. Her skin was so soft, but freezing to the touch. Her nails were nicely taken care of, but no matter how dull they got from tapping and the wear of leather, they were sharp the next day.
                          
You pressed on a knuckle, watching as a claw slowly unsheathed itself. "You just love doing that." Alcina mumbled, watching you have fun. "Kitty paw hands." You simply stated, putting her fingers together and pushing down. All her claws except her pinkie and thumb came out slightly, making you grin. "Okay, enough of that before you hurt yourself." Alcina pulled her hand away, making you whine a little. "You'll hurt yourself." She warned, giving you a kiss on the cheek. "What was it like, killing all those lycans?" You asked, looking up. Alcina froze in place.
                          
Should I not have asked that? Did something happen while she was looking for me?
                          
Alcina took a deep breath, pulling her other glove off. "Alcina, we're married. You can tell me." You reminded, seeing her nod. "When Donna had that lycan take you, it was like my prey had been taken from me. I was furious, frenzied. When I killed Donna, it wasn't because she had taken my spouse, but because my prey had been stolen." Alcina explained quietly. You blinked, then gave her a hug. "You know... We've been kinda stuck like this... You know, the wolf and the rabbit." You could feel Alcina relax a little, but still stiff. "What would things be like if you had eaten me when we first met?" You asked, looking up. You could see the pain in Alcina's eyes, the thought of devouring someone she loved deeply was painful. Alcina gently pulled you to sit on her lap, resting her hands on your stomach. You could hear her heartbeat race, loud in her chest. "I'd regret my choice." Alcina spoke softly, her voice thick with pain. "I wouldn't be married, I wouldn't have a dog, I wouldn't have a fourth daughter... I wouldn't know how it'd feel to be sickened by the thought of fresh meat." Alcina hugged you, finding comfort in you. You placed a hand on her cheek, turning to face her and giving her a kiss. "But you would've had one hell of a meal." You admitted. Alcina gave a small smile, nodding. "But if you were to devour me..." You gave her another kiss, seeing the humor turn to worry in her eyes. "I'd want to savor my last moments with you. No matter how painful. Because then they'd be special." You admitted, wrapping your arms around Alcina's neck.
                          
Even if you think of it as wrong, I'd still love you, even after death. I'll wait for you in the stars and shine bright for you every night.
                          
Alcina gave you another hug, then got up. "We need to bathe. You smell like lycans. I simply can't have that, you need to smell like me." Alcina purred, starting up a bath. Normally she would have a maid do it, or you'd start the bath, but she was already on it. You got your clothes off, sitting down and removing your prosthetic. You'd need to give that a wash too. Alcina pulled off her ripped dress, saving the flowers. "That was a very nice dress." She mumbled in disappointment. "It served you well." You saluted to the dress, looking up at Alcina as she lifted you up. The water was refreshingly warm and soothing. Seeing her bare, you noticed some scars on her body that had already began to heal. Some deep slash marks, some deep bite marks.
                          
You must've went through a hard time fighting that creature.
                          
You gently touched one scar that had healed, looking up. "Was this from that Vârcolac?" You asked, running your fingers near it. "Indeed. It fought hard, but the dragon is always stronger." You could see the prideful look on her face, making you smile. "Not always!" You gave a long lick on her cheek, revenge. Alcina scrunched her nose in disgust at first, then grinned. "Revenge!" You cheered, then snuggled up against her. 
                          
"I'll get back at you." Alcina warned softly. "Just not in front of the girls. Daniela will never let it down." You mumbled, falling asleep in her arms.