Always

Chapter 6 .

“I’ll ask no more of you than you are willing to give .” Legolas said softly , stroking her hair as gently as a Spring breeze ruffling the feathers of a songbird . Caitlin shuddered to his touch , fear rippling in her belly ; she had known nothing but pain to come from the touch of a male hand , and had no reason to believe this encounter would end any differently . His strong fingers brushed across her cheek like a whisper , and his lips gently parted hers . She had never , never been kissed like this , without her bei being crushed painfully against her teeth , fetid breath in her mouth , having her lips bitten harshly . This … this was different . Legolas’ kiss was as light as a butterfly alighting upon her mouth , his breath as sweet and fresh as a brook bubbling from the ground . When his tongue slipped between her teeth , flicking against her own , it sent pleasurable little jolts throughout her body , into places she did not know existed . And when he withdrew that tongue , she longed for it’s return , craved it , sought it . He gently nuzzled her cheek , her jawline , raining tiny kisses along her flesh . “It doesn’t have to hurt , titta er . “ he whispered , his lips seeking her earlobe , suckling it . Caitlin closed her eyes , her lips parting in a silent moan .

“Show me .” she whispered , hardly recognizing her own voice . “Show me , Legolas , please .”

Once more he claimed her mouth , his breath coming quickly , his mind racing . What was he doing ? Never before had he felt the desire to lay with a woman of the Men ; his physical desires had always beept spt safely under control , shared only rarely even with his own kind . But this woman-child , his titta er , awoke feelings within him he was not even aware existed . HIS titta er . He had considered no one , human or Elven ‘his’ before . Ever . But he wished to possess her , to lay with her , to protect her . He had often privately scoffed when others spoke of ‘love’ , it was an emotion he questioned the very existence of . But this felt … different . It felt like nothing he had ever known in his centuries . He loved her . He loved her .

He loved her .

He pulled away reluctantly , and stood , the pain in his leg all but forgotten , and opened the 2 bedrolls up , spreading them out near the fire . Caitlin watched , her heart thudding painfully in her chest , her emotions a boiling turmoil of fear , and something else she could not begin to identify . Desire ? She wanted to feel the flesh of this Elf against her , his mouth on hers , his hands everywhere . He came to her , holding his hand out , and she lay hers in his palm ; he helped her to her feet , and stepped closer , not quite touching , inclining his head until their lips came together . This time it was Caitlin’s tongue seeking his , sliding between his lips and encouraging his into a game of tag . He slipped one arm about her waist , pulling her against him , and she felt the swell on his manhood against her belly . She pulled in a deep breath , moving away , fear once again taking over . “Caitlin ?” he whispered , sliding his fingertips lightly up the side of her throat . “Say the word and I’ll stop .” . He bent his head , brushing his lips across her throat , tracing the tip of his tongue down her flesh , sending chills throughout her body . She shook her head .

“You won’t hurt me ?” she asked , and his stomach rolled at the thought of what she had endured in her young life .

“Never , titta er , never .” he promised . “ Amin naa tualle .” (I am your servant)

Chapter 7.

Legolas raised her hand to his mouth , pressing a lingering kiss to her palm , then placed her hand beneath his tunic , resting on the soft silk shirt beneath it , , over his heart , fluttering in his chest like a caged bird . “Do you feel that Caitlin ?” he breathed against her hair . “As long as that heart beats , I will allow no more harm to come to you , I swear .” . He kissed the top of her head and began slowly unbuttoning her tunic , nuzzling her throat and lipping her collarbone tenderly . He led her to the bedrolls and knelt before her , still holding her hand , allowing her to make the decision to lay with him . A a p a pause , she knelt beside him , dropping back to sit on her heels . She wrembrembling slightly . Legolas pushed her open tunic back off her shoulders , and the sight of her bared upper torso was almost his undoing .

The brand she wore was an ugly , glaring desecration upon her flesh , and he closed his eyes , involuntarily turning his head away from it . Caitlin chewed her lower lip , a sob catching in her throat . “I understand if I repulse you .” she choked out , and crossed her arms over her nakedness , hanging her head to allow her hair to cover fer face . Legolas touched his fingers to her chin , lifting her face to look at him .

“Titta er , you do not repulse me . The man who did this to you repulses me . Never you .” he leaned forward , pressing his lips to the rough brand , and a shudder ran through her body . He gently lay her back in the bedding , leaning over her , and kissed her once more . He took her left hand in his right , and kissed her knuckles . “Listen to me Cait . I want you to keep hold of my hand . It will be your lifeline . If you want me to stop anytime , anything I’m doing , just let go of my hand . I promise you , I will stop , right then , no questions will I ask . “ . Again , he pressed his lips to her hand , then bent , lowering his mouth to the ugly brand once more , tracing his tongue-tip over the shape of it , and moving lower , nuzzling one small , firm breast . Caitlin sucked in a deep breath , flinching away , and Legolas felt her fingers fall away from his hand . He froze where he was , loath to pull away , but unwilling to break his bargain . After a moment , her fingers closed hesitantly about his hand again , and he breathed a sigh of relief , gently drawing her rosy pink nipple into his mouth , teasing it with his tongue , suckling softly . He felt her relax beneath him , only just slightly , and he traced his free hand slowly down her side ; she was painfully thin , he could count every rib without trying . His heart bled for her , the existence she had led was not fit for man not beast . “Never again , titta er . “ he whispered , gently kneading one breast with his free hand while covering the other with feather light kisses , blowing warm breath upon her flesh , feeling her nipple harden beneath his lips . Caitlin moaned softly , arching her back to meet him , and Legolas gladly gave her what she silently asked for , drawing her breast into his mouth almost fully before lowering his kisses down the center of her abdomen .

He traced his tongue around the hollow of her navel , his lips moving slowly lower until he came to the waistband of her breeches . He nibble at the laces , capturing one between his teeth and giving it a tug , his eyes riveted up to her face . Caitlin kept her eyes tightly closed , chewing nervously on her lower lip . He gave a firm tug on the lacing with his mouth and felt it come loose ; his free hand moved up to open the front of the breeches , pushing the soft cloth aside , and he nuz the the mass of curls that peeked out from inside . Cait sucked in a deep breath , drawing her stomach in , and Legolas smiled ; she was enjoying this in spite of herself . He raised himself up to his knees , and let go of her hand ; immediately , her eyes popped open , and she gave him a questioning look . “In a moment , titta er . “he whispered , and began gently sliding her breeches down over her slender hips . She hesitantly raised herself from the bedding , to allow him to remove the trousers , and he slid them down her legs slowly , using both hands for each leg , caressing her bared flesh with the flat of his palms . He bent and pressed a kiss to the inside of her calf , just above her ankle , sliding his tongue over the bony knob there , then upwards , slowly tasting her , the slight salty tang of her skin . He offered his hand to her again , and she too it gladly , giving it a reassuring squeeze . Legolas took that as his cue , and scooted up , trailing the tip of his tongue slowly up the inside of her thigh . Caitlin gave the smallest of whimpers , and to her own surprise , she spread her legs to him , curling the fingers of her right hand in his flaxen hair . “Tye mela titta ernya .” (I love you my little one) he whispered , his breath warm against the most sensitive of her flesh , a hair’s breath away . He could smell her scent , could almost taste her , and his body tightened in anticipation , the famous Elven self control being pushed to the limit . He nuzzled her folds apart , dipping his tongue into her sweet flesh , and felt her shudder beneath him , his name a whisper upon her lips . She raised her hips to meet him , crying out softly as he took her nether lips between his own , gently nibbling and sucking . He stroked her stomach with his fingertips , then slid that same hand across her buttocks , down her thigh , raising her leg and placing it over his shoulder giving him better access . He glanced up at her face , and found her still biting her lower lip , a habit he was finding most endearing , her eyes closed blissfully , her hand still tightly gripping his own .

His tongue flicked out across the sensitive bud at her opening , and Caitlin trembled , strangling back a cry . Never before , never , had she felt a wave of such pleasure washing through her body , had not dreamed anything like this existed . It seemed as if the entire world was centered right there , beneath the mouth of this beautiful Elf , his marvelous tongue swirling over a secret place she had been unaware of until this moment . Her body throbbed , ached for him , and again she bucked beneath him , the leg he had raised over his shoulder tightening about him , pulling him closer , her fingers knotted in his hair . “Oh Legolas , please.” She murmured . Please what ? She did not know . How could the feelings coursing through her body get any more pleasurable ? She only knew that whatever he was doing , she never wanted him to stop .