11 comments/ 37531 views/ 22 favorites A Betrothal Turned Sweet By: celestialbeing This is my first submission, based loosely on a dream I had awhile ago. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Feedback is welcome, as long as it's polite :) A special thanks to KD for inspiring me to publish it, and to TitianaPeaks for help with editing. Mina ran through the woods, tears streaming down her cheeks after her parents told her what her fate was to be. Since she had recently turned nineteen, Mina was now considered a woman and was to be wed immediately. And to someone her parents chose for her. The thought of being wed to someone she didn't even know enraged her, but not as much as the fact that she had no say in the matter. An hour after she had received the news, Mina was too shocked to show any emotion. Instead, she fled to her sleeping quarters and sat down on her bed, tears dripping down her cheeks, trying to keep from panicking. The apartment seemed huge and empty without her sisters Phoenix and Jade. They too, had gotten married when they turned nineteen, which left Mina alone. She didn't mind really; she was quiet, reserved, and enjoyed her solitude. But now her parents had dropped this milestone on her, turning her life upside down, and Mina wished she had someone close to confide her fears in. After unsuccessfully trying to hold her sobs in, Mina jumped up from her bed and tore out into the woods. Running without looking, she could hear the twigs cracking beneath her feet, tree branches smacking into her body as she ran past. Crying harder now, Mina continued running blindly until her long dress tangled beneath her feet, causing her to twist her ankle and collapse to the floor of the deserted woods. "Oh god!" Mina sobbed, her chest tight and burning from running so hard, she thought she would die right then and there. She then attempted to stand up, only to fall back down as her ankle wouldn't allow it. Looking around at the unfamiliar woods, Mina could tell that she had run quite a bit and was a distance from her home. Realizing that no one would find her, much less realize that she had gone, Mina began to panic. Crying hysterically and hyperventilating, Mina grew dizzy with fear as she clung to the ground, her tears dripping onto the dirt beneath her. The pain in her ankle was unbearable, and she knew that she wouldn't be able to move at all. Fighting to calm down, Mina began praying to the gods that someone would find her. After crying until her tears ran dry, the sky grew darker, and the wind had grown cool. Staring up at the stars, Mina eventually grew drowsy and fell asleep. Cael had been out hunting, and was now walking through the woods to return home. On the way back to his cabin, he was surprised to see a young woman lying unconscious on the ground. Putting down his slaughtered animal and weapons, he cautiously walked over to the woman. Stooping down next to her, her turned her over and examined her. Cael looked her up and down thoroughly, trying to make sure she wasn't the victim of any attack. He then noticed her dirty dress and her tear streaked face, but didn't overlook her waist length wavy brown hair and her delicate features. Even with the long dress on, Cael could tell that she had a slender yet nubile body. Putting his hand to Mina's face and then her neck, Cael found that she was alive. He could feel her pulse, but her body had grown cold from lying on the ground for so many hours. Taking off his heavy sheepskin coat and wrapping it around the young woman, Cael easily hoisted her petite frame up into his arms. Then, managing to collect the rest of his belongings, he proceeded to walk towards his cabin. After walking a short distance, Cael dropped the meat and his rifle once he got through his front door. He then carried Mina to his bedroom, and after tucking her underneath his blankets thoroughly, proceeded to light the fireplace in his bedroom. After what seemed like several hours, Mina's eyes fluttered open. She felt warm and heard a crackling fire nearby. Feeling soft blankets and pillows beneath her body, she opened her eyes wider to find that she wasn't in her room. Completely disoriented, Mina sat upright in the bed so she could take in her surroundings. There was indeed a fireplace across from the bed, and at the foot of the bed was a chair, which was occupied by what appeared to be men's hunting attire. Beginning to panic again, Mina looked frantically to see if she saw anyone. Fear kicking in, Mina didn't wait to find out where she was; she was just concerned with finding her way back home. Flinging back the blankets, she attempted to climb down from the huge bed, but the shooting pain in her ankle made her think otherwise. Crying out in pain, she lay back among the pillows and began to cry softly, thinking she'd been kidnapped. "I should've stayed home," she thought bitterly to herself. "Then I wouldn't be in this mess!" Just then, a man appeared at the door. Mina almost forgot her fear for a second, he was so handsome. He looked to be in his early thirties, and had the smooth, walnut-reddish colored skin of a Native American, along with long, long silky jet black hair, piercing dark eyes and high cheekbones. Her mouth suddenly gone dry, Mina found herself only able to stare back at him. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you, I'm Cael," he told her gently, still standing in the doorway. "How did I get here?" Mina blurted out. Cael just smiled at her. "I found you in the woods," he continued. "Apparently you'd hurt yourself," he replied, gesturing towards her ankle. "I can fix that." Slowly walking over towards the bed, Cael sat down next to Mina. "What's your name?" he asked her gently. "Mina..." she practically whispered, lowering her head. Cael then put his finger under Mina's chin and tilted her face up towards him, so he could see her clearly. Mina was truly a beauty. Even with her dirty, tear streaked face and rumpled dress, she conveyed an angelic pureness. Even though she averted her eyes from Cael, he could tell that something was troubling her. Focusing on the dried tears on her face, Cael moved his hand down to touch Mina's lightly. "What's wrong love?" he asked her. Shaking her head, Mina turned her face away from Cael's, biting down hard on her bottom lip, refusing to cry in front of a man she barely knew. "Come on love, you can tell me," he continued to coax, trying to turn Mina towards him. Seeing her body trembling as she unsuccessfully tried to keep from crying, the dam inside of her burst when Cael gently pulled her against his chest. Running his hand through her hair gently, Cael could feel her tears wetting his shirt as Mina sobbed viciously. Between sobs, Mina managed to tell Cael about the marriage being forced upon her and how she'd run from her home. Feeling remorseful about Mina being so upset, Cael promised that he would see what he could do. "But I'm sure your family is worried about you having gone off without warning," he told her. Sniffling, Mina shook her head. "They won't notice that I'm gone. I have my own sleeping quarters that I used to share with my sisters, but they're off with their own family now so it's just me. As long as I'm back by morning, no one will notice anything." Seeing how distressed Mina was, Cael had no intentions of forcing her to go back home at that moment. He figured they could deal with that in a few hours. For now, he just wanted to take her mind off of her worries. Suddenly producing a handkerchief, Cael proceeded to wipe the tears off of Mina's cheeks, and allowed her to blow her nose. "That's better love. Are you hungry?" he then asked her. Still sniffling, Mina pondered for a second. "Yes, a bit now that I'm thinking about it," she admitted. "Okay, stay here and rest, I'll bring you something," Cael told her, getting up from the bed. Giving him a weak smile, she nodded and sat back among the pillows. Not long after, Cael returned with a bowl of hot stew that had chunks of beef and thick, hearty vegetables in it. Her mouth practically watering from inhaling the aroma, Mina graciously accepted the bowl. "Thank you," she told him gratefully. Cael sat with Mina while she ate. He expertly wrapped her injured ankle with steady hands as he told her about his life, and in return Mina told Cael about hers. She had almost forgotten her worries when she remembered that she had to leave in the morning. "What should I do?" she asked Cael fearfully. Mulling over her question, he replied, "Mina, listen, if I were you I wouldn't worry so much. Things work out better than you realize sometimes. Besides, do you really think your parents would choose someone for you that they didn't think would take care of you?" Still seeing a cloud of doubt on Mina's face, Cael gave her something to think about. "Let me ask you this; are both of your sisters happy?" Pausing to think for a second, Mina slowly nodded her head. "And your parents chose their mate for them, right? And they turned out to be happy. And so will you, you'll see." "You know, I didn't think of that," Mina admitted, feeling a bit relieved. "But I'm still scared..." she continued, her voice trailing off. "That's to be expected, but I promise you'll be okay," Cael finished convincingly. Cael then got up to take Mina's empty bowl. Seeing that Mina was still tense and nervous, he decided to bring her some mulled wine to help calm her nerves. "Here, drink this," he said, handing Mina a cup. "This will help you relax." Trustingly, she took the cup from Cael and slowly began sipping, enjoying the sweet, mild berry flavor. "You haven't eaten," she realized, pausing to look up at Cael. "Oh, I'm fine love, I'm just worried about you right now," Cael replied, shaking his head. "Come, finish your wine and then I want you to lay down and get some rest." Mina did as she was told, and after draining the cup she handed it to Cael. He set it on the table near the bed and then moved next to Mina and sat back among the pillows. Opening his arms to her, Mina moved closer to Cael and let him wrap an arm around her. The wine had surely done its job; she felt more relaxed than she had a few hours ago. Resting her head on Cael's shoulder, he began stroking her hair, gently working the tangles out with his fingertips. Growing more relaxed and drowsy, Mina closed her eyes and buried her face in his shoulder. Inhaling his sweet, musky scent, Mina could feel herself growing slightly dizzy, as well as a new sensation that excited yet frightened her a bit at the same time. "Are you okay?" Cael asked Mina, as if he was able to read her mind. "Yes..." she murmured, unconsciously curling her body closer towards Cael. He looked down at Mina and brought his hand up to tenderly stroke away the tendrils of hair that had fallen in her face. Her eyes then fluttered open to see him gazing softly at her. Cael then gently raised Mina's face towards his and hesitantly placed a soft kiss on her lips. Feeling nervous for a reason Mina couldn't put her finger on, Cael pulled back after seeing her expression. "I'm sorry," he apologized. "I shouldn't have done that." Blushing and smiling, Mina hastily tried to explain thinking that she'd done something wrong. "No, it's okay," she told Cael. "It's just that... I've never done that before. I've never even been alone with a man, and I'm not sure how to behave, as this is all new to me. My parents would kill me if they knew I was here..." "Well, don't worry Mina, no one will find out. Okay? Trust me." Smiling again, Mina nodded and closed her eyes again, burying her face back into Cael's shoulder. "I wouldn't do anything to harm your purity." "Thank you," Mina whispered, tracing her fingertips up his arm. Cael meant it with the utmost sincerity. He knew how the people of their village could be, if they thought a woman had been touched before she was wed. He wouldn't put her in that situation. "Come love, I want you to sleep, get under the blankets. I'll stay on top." Cael then shifted his body over and pulling the blankets back, ushered Mina underneath. "Don't leave me," she said softly grabbing his forearm, before resting her head on the pillow. Cael looked down at her. "I'm not going anywhere, don't worry," he promised. Cael then planted a kiss on Mina's forehead and lay next to her. Mina's eyes finally closed and she instantly fell into a relaxed sleep. *************************** "Mina, Mina," a voice said in her ear, gently coaxing her out of her sleep. "Ssh," Cael whispered, putting a finger to her lips. "I've brought you home, but I have to go. It's almost dawn." Dazedly, Mina turned her head to look around and saw that she was indeed back in her sleeping quarters. "Will I see you again?" she asked Cael in a wavering voice, sitting up slightly. "Yes you will," Cael replied, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Now get some rest love, I promise you'll see me again." Smiling to herself, Mina could feel her body surrender to sleep once more as Cael ran his hand through her hair before leaving quietly. The next day, Mina's mother told her that in a weeks' time she would meet the man she was to marry. Remembering what Cael had told her, she was able to receive the news better than she had when her mother first told her she was betrothed, but she still couldn't help feeling nervous about marrying someone she didn't know, much less hadn't met before. All Mina could think about was Cael; how gentle his soul was and how kindly he had treated her when he found her in the woods. It might have been too soon to say, but Mina truly thought that Cael was someone she could love, and now she wasn't sure that she would ever see him again. The entire week, Mina's nerves were so wracked she could barely eat or sleep. She'd become moody and withdrawn, barely coming out of her apartment. The only thing that gave her any peace was at night, when she was content to lay in her bed and think of Cael, and the gentle kiss that they shared. Afterwards, Mina would end up sobbing softly into her pillow, refusing to let anyone hear her anguish. The day of the ceremony, all of Mina's family came to celebrate. Her mother, sisters, and older female relatives came to her apartment to help her dress and fix her hair. As beautiful as Mina looked, she still couldn't help but feeling that her life was coming to an end. Constantly throughout the day, she kept biting down hard on her lip to keep from crying, fighting to keep the panic down that was rising inside of her. "He's here!" her sister Phoenix squealed, running into the room. Feeling a wave of dizziness, Mina stood up and followed her family out to her parent's apartment, her legs feeling heavier with each step. Once they were inside, Mina's heart stopped in her throat when she saw a handsome man in front of her, clad in formal attire and his hair bound, hanging down his back in a long ponytail. "Cael, this is my youngest daughter Mina" her mother interjected stepping forward. Cael looked Mina in the eye briefly, signaling for her not to say anything. Mina, on the other hand, was finding it hard to contain her joy. Feeling a mixture of happiness and relief bubbling inside of her, she managed a small, "Hello, Cael." Mina desperately wanted to be alone with Cael, even if for a moment, to let him know how miserable she'd been that past week, but she knew that was going to be impossible. After everyone had left the room and only Mina, Cael, and her parents remained, her mother then told Cael that the doctor would be summoned to perform an examination to ensure him of her purity. "I don't think that will be necessary," he replied politely. Raising her eyebrows, Mina's mother gave a small smile and nodded her head. It was against custom, and she was slightly surprised, but if it was what he wished then so be it. However, Cael had seen the look of terror on Mina's face when she'd heard her mother, and he didn't want to make her suffer anymore because of their families' customs. He knew what he needed to know already, and that was enough for his standards. Cael knew that Mina was pure in every way conceivable; he didn't need physical proof to confirm it. Everyone enjoyed the ceremony, as well as the reception afterwards. Mina was able to enjoy it even more because of her lifted spirits. The day seemed to fly by, and before everyone realized it was sunset, and time for Mina to leave her home to go live with her new husband. Once Mina was in her new home, and finally alone with Cael, she clung to him. "You have no idea how happy I am right now," she told him, fighting back the urge to break down. Between her nerves getting the best of her all week, and then the day being rushed and crazy in general, Mina didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Love, I have something to tell you," Cael said, gently drawing her away and kissing her hands. "What?" she asked, looking at him inquisitively. "I've known who you were for years," Cael continued. "It was just a coincidence that I found you in the woods that night. I hope you aren't too upset with me." Mina paused to digest what he'd just told her. "You know...I'm not, really. I'm actually relieved," she confessed, still holding his hands. "I didn't want to tell you who I was because I didn't want to frighten you," Cael continued. Laughing to herself, she replied, "None of that matters now, I love you. But everything makes sense now! I wondered how you brought me back home that night; I didn't remember telling you where I lived." Chuckling, Cael gently pulled Mina back towards him. "And I love you," he replied, amusement coloring his voice. "Now can I have a proper kiss since we're married?" Practically blushing, Mina nodded yes as Cael wrapped his arms around her back and bent down to softly kiss her. Brushing his lips against hers, slowly and delicately, Cael tried to coax Mina out of her obvious nervousness. Trembling in his embrace as he ran his tongue over her bottom lip, she pulled back, those butterflies returning to flutter in her stomach. "Are you okay?" he asked, pausing to look at Mina. "Yes," she answered shyly, lowering her eyes. "You don't have to be scared love," Cael reassured her. "We don't have to do anything you don't want to." Biting her lip nervously, Mina glanced up at Cael for a second. "No, I do..." she trailed off, her voice barely audible. "I just don't know how to..." "Listen, let's just go to our room, I know you've had a trying past few days and you could use the rest. Okay?" Mina agreed, and smiled as Cael scooped her up into his arms and carried her into their bedroom. Placing Mina down on the bed, dress and all, he asked her if she wanted him to undo the laces in the back. "O-okay," she stammered, still slightly unsure. "Don't worry, I won't push you to do anything you don't want to," Cael said reassuringly. "Your dress is lovely; it just doesn't look comfortable to lie down in." Smiling and looking down at the ornate cream dress, Mina looked back up at Cael. "It isn't," she confessed, pushing herself up on her knees and turning her back to Cael so he could loosen the laces. After he was done, he slipped the dress up and over her head. Keeping true to his word, he didn't try to take off her thin chemise. Mina then watched as Cael took off his trousers and shirt. He then unbound his ponytail and let his hair fall freely down his back. Mina's mouth went dry, seeing Cael's smooth, dark skin and muscular upper body. Realizing that Cael was about to take his place next to her on the bed, she moved over. "Come darling," he said, pulling Mina to rest against him. They both lay down, Mina's head on his shoulder. "Hmmm," she moaned, feeling the tension seep from her body when Cael moved his hand up and across to begin massaging her scalp with his fingertips. After a few seconds, he shifted onto his side to give himself better access. Mina had gorgeous, silky hair, one thing Cael had always found attractive on a woman. He enjoyed the feeling of her strands slipping between his fingers, almost as much as Mina enjoyed him doing so. "That feels so good," she murmured drowsily, her face half buried into the pillow. A Betrothal Turned Sweet Seeing Mina react so positively to his touch, Cael couldn't help resist bending down to kiss her soft lips again. Feeling a bit of her shyness slip away, Mina further encouraged Cael by caressing his tongue a bit with hers. His arousal growing, Cael moved his lips down to Mina's neck, enjoying her gasps and he sought out the sensitive spots with his tongue. Cael then began to stroke Mina's body through the thin material of her chemise. She was beginning to breathe heavily, and he could see the outline of her erect nipples. Slipping his hand underneath the hem of her chemise, Cael lightly caressed the top of her thighs. "You have such soft skin," he whispered, marveling at the feel of her body beneath his fingertips. "And you smell so good..." Cael continued, burying his head back into the crook of Mina's neck. Arching her back to urge her body towards Cael, Mina couldn't stop herself from trembling slightly as new sensations coursed throughout her body. "Mina, wait," Cael said suddenly, pausing to look directly at her. "Yes?" she answered timidly, her voice barely above a whisper. "If you want me to stop at any time, don't be afraid to tell me, okay?" Nodding in agreement, she slid her arms up around his neck and pulled him towards her for another kiss. Cherishing the sensation of his huge, warm hands slowly exploring her body, Mina almost felt compelled to let Cael do whatever he wanted. Caressing her stomach, Cael moved his hands up to her breasts, still feeling her erect nipples straining against the thin cotton of the chemise. Seeing that she wasn't stopping him, Cael then slipped his fingers under the straps of the chemise and gently eased it down from her upper body. Suddenly feeling very shy and exposed, Mina moved her hands up to cover herself. "I'm sorry love, am I going too fast for you?" Cael queried, halting his movements. "No...I'm sorry," Mina replied nervously. "I'm just sort of embarrassed." "You don't need to feel embarrassed sweetheart," Cael reassured her, bending down to kiss her on the forehead. "I do want you very much, but I won't force you to do anything you aren't ready to. Besides, you have a lovely body; you have nothing to be ashamed of." Smiling, Mina flushed at his compliment. "We can take our time; we have all night and longer if you wish." Now feeling more at ease, Mina slowly moved her hands down to her sides, letting Cael continue his gently exploration of her body. Mina had a gorgeous set of breasts, her erect nipples a dark, rosy color that seemed to beg for his kiss. He then slowly lowered his head and traced his tongue around her nipple before suckling on it gently. Feeling his silky hair brushing against her bare skin, Mina bit her bottom lip, struggling to keep her soft cries of pleasure silent. "Don't hold it in love, let me hear how good I make you feel," Cael murmured into her ear before nuzzling her cheek. Between inhaling Cael's sweet, musky aroma, his hair hanging down and tickling her chest, and him gently massaging her sensitive breasts, Mina could feel a longing that she didn't understand stirring deep inside of her. "Can I take the rest of this off?" Cael paused to ask, gesturing to the chemise that was still around her waist. Nodding, Mina sat up and allowed Cael to slip it over her head. After Mina was partially disrobed, she lay back, clad only in panties. Cael slowly let his eyes linger over Mina's body; she was pure perfection. She had a lithe build, and her skin was creamy and flawless. "God, you're beautiful," he whispered, fighting off the urge to rip off her panties and hastily thrust himself in her innermost secret place. "Thank you," Mina replied, her heart beating wilding against her chest, unaware that she was clenching the sheets in tightly closed fists. Cael then slid between Mina's thighs, and laying over her bent down to kiss her neck and face with a slight voracity. Feeling more exposed at the lower half of Cael's body brushing against her panty covered womanhood, she couldn't help noticing the slight throbbing between her legs. 'Oh my god," Mina thought, feeling Cael move down past her breasts, kissing from her navel all the way down to the waistband of her panties. He then went to slip his hand over Mina's and found that she was gripping the sheets tightly. "What's wrong?" he asked Mina, pausing to prop himself up on one arm to look directly at her. Seeing Mina hesitate, he gently prodded again. "It's okay darling, we're here alone. You can trust me, tell me what's troubling you." "I'm still a bit scared," she confessed, apologetically. "I'm sorry." "It's okay to be scared," Cael replied evenly, moving up to lie beside Mina. Tucking her hair behind her ear, he slid his hand down to find hers and traced his fingertips along her skin. Cael then brought her hand up to his lips and kissed it. "I wouldn't hurt you," he told Mina, looking down at her and intertwining his fingers in hers. "I know," she replied honestly, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. Then, releasing his hand from Mina's and gliding it over her tummy, he asked her a question that made her face flush with embarrassment. "Have you ever touched yourself before?" Frantically thinking of something to say, Cael could sense her hesitancy. "No love, tell me the truth." Inhaling softly, Mina found it hard to look Cael in the eye as she nodded her head yes. "A few times, but I was told that touching yourself is wrong, only your husband is supposed to do that." "That's absurd," Cael replied, frowning. "You don't need to feel ashamed for touching yourself, there is nothing wrong with that. So did it feel good?" Her face still flaming, Mina shrugged her shoulders. "I think so, well, it felt good for a minute but then I sort of lost it..." "So I correctly assume that you've never had a climax either?" Mina looked up at Cael, a puzzled expression on her face. She had a vague idea of what went on between a man and woman. She learned a few things from overhearing her older sisters talking, but once they'd noticed her they would always stop. She did, however, touch herself a few times, accidentally finding out that she could give herself pleasure this way, but that usually ended up with her feeling like something was missing. Unable to find out what it was, Mina had soon lost interest. Cael was rather skilled at lovemaking, but this was his first time with a woman who was this naïve in this matter. He knew he would have to ease her into everything, as he wanted her first time to be a memorable experience for her. "Can I touch you?" he asked Mina, wanting to further gain her trust. Nodding, she parted her legs, her body tense as she waited for him to move his hand below. Knowing that she was expecting it, yet still nervous, Cael prolonged his actions by gently kissing Mina's lips again, while caressing her breasts and stomach. Feeling her chest heaving slightly with the effort of trying to contain herself against the new sensations that Cael was giving her, he slowly felt her tension melt away. Feeling exquisite, Mina forgot that she was waiting for Cael to touch her until she realized his hand had slowly traveled between her legs, and was rubbing her pussy lightly through her panties. Inhaling sharply when his fingers glided over her clit, she was unable to control her hips movements. "Do you like that?" Mina heard Cael whisper. "Yes!" she hissed softly, trying to contain the lust that was slowly building up inside of her. Cael knew better; her body's movements and the way she pushed back onto his hand revealing what Mina was trying to hold back. "Cael, take my panties off please, touch me," Mina said suddenly, her peaking desire evident in her voice as the throbbing ache between her legs grew. "Are you certain my love?" he asked, still keeping his hand in motion. "Yes, please!" she moaned desperately, unable to remember ever feeling this good. Mina raised her hips as Cael kneeled up to assist in slipping her panties down off her body. After getting her completely nude, Cael pushed Mina's thighs further apart but didn't resume touching her already damp slit at once. Instead, he let his lips travel up her inner thigh, kissing and licking, arousing her more and more. Her body trembling beneath Cael's kisses, Mina couldn't help suppressing the moans that were erupting from her lips, not realizing how sensitive her body had become. Unaware that she was spreading her legs open further apart each time Cael's lips moved up her thigh, any inhibitions she had previously was fast dissolving. Now focusing his attention directly between Mina's parted thighs, Cael could see her pussy lips, pink, slightly engorged and damp from the juices of her arousal. She wasn't particularly hirsute, which pleased and turned Cael on immensely. His face was so close to her pussy, he could smell the musky sweetness that she exuded. Nearly going into a frenzy, he told Mina, "You are so beautiful, I must taste you." Before Mina could protest, she could feel Cael's flattened tongue gently running up the length of her pussy. Her body jerking at the unfamiliar sensation, he paused to ask if she was okay. "Yes," Mina answered, dizzy with pleasure. When Cael was rubbing between her legs, it felt good, but that didn't even compare to the sensations that shot straight throughout her body as when he put his tongue on her. Cael had a fixed stare between Mina's thighs; he could literally see her arousal growing, her pussy lips becoming more engorged, and her clit standing out, seemingly begging for him to lick it again. Cael, however, had other plans. He began licking and kissing her pussy lips, deliberately avoiding her clit this time. Looking up, Cael could see that Mina's head was gently thrashing around on the pillow, an expression of tension and sheer pleasure across her features. Fighting the sensations instead of going with them, Mina kept arching her hips in vain towards Cael's mouth, trying to get him to move back towards her clit. "How does that feel love?" Cael asked, pausing to nibble at the soft flesh of her inner thigh. "Good, oh, I don't know!" Mina moaned breathlessly, feeling her body reach a higher level of pleasure. "It feels like I need more or I'll go crazy." "You taste so good," Cael murmured, dipping his head back down to lap at her juices. Desperately needing to feel his lips on her clit now, Mina impulsively reached down to tangle her hand in Cael's hair, trying to urge him towards the spot that was begging for attention. Then, ever so slightly, he let his tongue delve back to her clitoris. Mina's hand tightened as she cried out in pleasure. "Cael!" she moaned helplessly, unable to keep her body from shaking. "Yes my love, let it go, let me hear you," Cael encourage soothingly. He could feel her body tensing with the need to climax, even though she didn't understand it and couldn't tell him. "Alright love, I'll stop teasing you. You just let go when you can't take it anymore, okay? Feeling too confused yet too exquisite to care about anything else, Mina didn't bother to ask what Cael meant. Gratefully spreading herself open to him more, she let him separate her pussy lips with one hand, so that her clit would stick out. He gently caressed it with his tongue, alternating between flicking and swirling. "Cael, Cael, oh my god!" Mina panted in a raspy voice, her hand still wrapped tightly around his hair. Feeling her pleasure mounting fiercely, it was almost too much for Mina to handle. Her excitement was peaking, at such a fast rate she was half frightened, her body never having received this kind of pleasure. Cael's eyes darted up for a split second, seeing that Mina's head was thrown back, chest heaving and her stomach muscles tensing and relaxing with each probe of his tongue. Stroking Mina's clit with his tongue steadily, he induced her moans to almost high-pitched cries of pleasure. Unaware of how vocal she was becoming, Mina couldn't escape Cael's persistent tongue, no matter which way she turned her body. She could tell that something was approaching, and she felt helpless to stop it. Cael could tell that Mina was close to going over; she was still unaware of the grip she had on his hair, and her other hand was practically clawing the sheets. He then shifted his weight a bit so he could slip his middle finger into her tight, slippery tunnel while never moving his mouth from her clit. Feeling her pleasure mounting even more, Mina squeezed her eyes shut tightly, feeling her pussy slowly beginning to contract faster and faster around Cael's finger. By now Mina was unconsciously grinding onto Cael's face, pulling on his head to keep his mouth focused on her clit. Just when she thought she couldn't take it anymore, her pussy completely tightened around his finger before erupting into orgasmic spasms. Screaming out in pleasure, Mina's fingertips dug into Cael's scalp as her entire body shook so violently she practically rose up off of the bed. Trying to keep Mina from falling, Cael held her down gently by her tummy. Cael gradually slowed down his tongue work when he felt the spasms around his now come-soaked finger subside. Feeling Mina's body collapse back onto the bed, her hand fell down from his hair as her head crashed into the pillows. Feeling Cael's body withdraw from between her legs, Mina curled her trembling body up as she fought to catch her breath, feeling totally spent from her first climax. Cael got up and surreptitiously wiped Mina's juices off his face with his undershirt that had previously lay in a heap on the floor. She had nearly soaked his face, thrusting her pussy into his mouth as she came fiercely, and he wasn't sure she would want to kiss him with the taste of her come on his tongue. He then got back on the bed and lay down next to Mina, who still seemed to be in a daze. His erection was jutting out painfully through his underwear, pressing into Mina's soft behind. Not wanting to rush things, Cael figured they could take one step at a time. Wrapping an arm around Mina's waist, he held her close to him until her body grew relaxed. "Are you okay?" he asked after a few minutes. "Yes," she replied weakly, half mumbling into the pillow. "It's okay love, just rest for now," Cael gently told her. Too exhausted to debate with him, and overwhelmed from her first experience, Mina allowed herself to relax until she fell asleep in Cael's embrace. ***************************** A few hours later, Cael woke up and gazed at his wife who was snuggled contentedly in his arms. He stroked her mussed hair out of her face and pressed a kiss onto her forehead. Stirring awake, Mina's eyes fluttered open, gazing right back into Cael's. Shyly smiling at him, she closed her eyes and moved her lips to his. Pleased that Mina was beginning to get used to him, Cael begin kissing and caressing her nubile form until she strained against his touch. Becoming aroused himself, it wasn't long before Cael's cock stood out impressively. Gently disentangling himself from Mina, he knelt up to take off his underwear. "Touch me," Cael whispered, bending down to kiss Mina. Sitting up to shyly take his penis in her hands, Cael's expression showed pleasure at her delicate touch. Mina ran her fingers over the smooth skin of his cock, growing more comfortable handling him with each stroke. "Is it okay now?" Cael asked, feeling her wrapping her hand around him. Nodding hesitantly, Mina slowly rested back among the pillows, her hand still stroking his thick, erect cock. Seeing the visible fright across her features, Cael knelt between Mina's legs and sought out her clit with his hand. He then let his finger move down a bit, feeling her slippery dew on his fingers. Feeling Cael gently push a finger into her, Mina almost immediately forgot her nervousness as those familiar feelings of pleasure washed over her again. He continued teasing that sensitive spot inside her pussy until Mina felt light-headed with pleasure. Crying out, it was over too soon for Mina when Cael gently pulled from her grasp and stretched out on top of her. His hips pushing her thighs apart, Cael positioned himself, letting the head of his cock brush against her wet pussy. Feeling her body trembling nervously against him, Cael dipped his head to plant kisses on Mina's damp throat and breasts. "Mina," he gently coaxed, turning her face so she could look directly up at him. "Sweetheart, if you need me to stop, don't be afraid to tell me, okay? "Okay," Mina replied as she wrapped her arms around Cael's broad shoulders, gazing up at him trustingly. After supporting himself on his elbows, Cael positioned himself at Mina's entrance and gently began pressing against her resistance. Mina's body immediately tensed beneath Cael, waves of pain washing away the earlier feelings of pleasure he'd given her with his fingers. Alarmed, Cael halted his progress. "Do you want me to stop?" he asked, keeping his hips still. "No..." Mina answered through clenched teeth, burying her face into Cael's warm chest, squeezing her eyes shut to keep the tears from falling. However, Cael was hardly daft and could see that Mina was frightened. "No love, we can stop," he admonished gently, preparing to withdraw from her warm body. However, Mina refused. "No!" she stated flatly, clutching his arms so he wouldn't move. "I'll be fine." Cael wanted to chuckle at her stubbornness, but he held it in. Instead, he kissed and caressed Mina until he could feel most of the tension seep from her body. "I'll go slow love, just trust me," he coaxed into her ear. Nodding and tensing her body in anticipation, Mina winced as she felt Cael attempting to push past her virgin barrier again. Panting, she held her breath, desperate for the pain to stop. "No, my sweet, try to breathe through the pain. It will stop, I promise," Cael murmured softly, planting a kiss that was meant to be comforting on her forehead. Mina was unable to hold back her tears of pain, and they fell down her cheeks. "Cael, oh my god it hurts!" she whimpered, clutching onto his back as her body trembled, waves of pain sweeping over her body. "Ssh, I know, just trust me," Cael whispered, his body close to trembling as he used every bit of his strength to keep from pushing past her hymen too fast. "Relax Mina, don't tense your body or it'll hurt more." "I don't see how this can hurt anymore than it is already!" Mina thought desperately to herself, wanting this ordeal to be over already. She wished someone had told her it would hurt this much, perhaps she would have held off when Cael asked her earlier if she was sure she wanted to do this. It felt like he was going to split her into two, and no matter how she moved or what she did, Mina couldn't avoid the searing pain. Cael then shifted his body so he could hold Mina's face between his warm, gentle hands. Before Mina realized what was about to happen next, she could hear herself screaming out desperately, feeling a white hot pain slash between her legs and shoot throughout her body as Cael skillfully yet swiftly thrust through her resistance. Frantic for relief, Mina's mind screamed to push Cael off of her, but her body refused to connect as she was frozen with pain, waiting for it to subside as more tears found their way down her face. Cael held himself absolutely still, trying to let Mina's body adjust to the sudden invasion. "I'm so sorry love," he said remorsefully, wiping away Mina's tears with his thumb. After kissing away the remaining tears, Cael asked Mina if she was okay. "Yes, I think so," she said, feeling the burning pain of her torn hymen subsiding to a dull, throbbing ache between her legs, mingled with the pain of her thighs being spread apart so far around Cael's hips.. A Betrothal Turned Sweet Closing her eyes, Mina moaned softly as Cael began rowing into her body in a gentle, steady rhythm. Feeling her tight, hot depths consume him, Cael let out a low groan of pleasure, hoping that he wouldn't come too fast. Between the discomfort of Cael's penis pressing up into her stomach, and the stinging pain of invasion from his hugeness spreading her tight walls apart, Mina still couldn't see how this was going to feel good. Just when Mina had convinced herself that she couldn't get used to making love, Cael changed his rhythm, working his hips in slow, steady circles. Panting sharply, Mina's head began thrashing slightly as the dull pain was slowly ebbing away, turning into a deep, delicious feeling. "Oh god, oh god!" Mina moaned, focusing on Cael sliding in and out of her tight, sensitive walls. Cael looked down to see Mina's chest heaving in and out, as she fought to breathe through the new sensations sweeping over her body. "Don't fight it love, relax and let it happen," Cael urged, coaxing away the damp curls that had fallen in Mina's face. Drawing her arms down from around his neck, Cael pushed them to rest on the pillows above Mina's head, and slid his hands into hers. Feeling her squeeze his hands in response, Cael gently increased the speed of his hips. Even though Mina lacked in experience, she more than made up for it by the way she responded to Cael's gentle thrusting. Feeling her body react in a totally new manner, she couldn't resist the urge to move her hips in tandem with his. Feeling slight embarrassment at the sounds of Cael plunging in and out of her sopping wet pussy, Mina was nearly at a point of not caring. It almost felt too good; Mina needed him to keep going. If he stopped, she thought she would surely die. "Yes, oh god yes!" she cried out, feeling her pussy gently squeezing his cock uncontrollably. Her juices were flowing copiously; she could feel it trickling down her ass and onto the bed beneath her. The feeling of him sliding in and out of her tight, wet tunnel was nothing short of amazing for Mina. It was a mixture of sweet first time lovemaking with the raw stinging of first time pain. Her body trembling and covered in a fine sheen of sweat, Mina couldn't stop insanely moaning out Cael's name. Seeing the glazed look of lust and pleasure in Mina' brought the utmost satisfaction to Cael when he paused to look down at her. Capturing Mina's lips in his, he could hear her breathing and moans becoming more erratic. "Cael! Yes love yes, oh my god, I'm almost there!" she screamed, her eyes squeezed shut tightly, her nails almost digging into the palms of his hands. Whimpering in pleasure, Mina suddenly grabbed onto Cael's shoulders, beckoning him to go a bit faster. Doing as he was wordlessly asked, Cael made sure not to thrust too fast or too deeply, knowing Mina would already be incredibly sore in the morning. "Yes love, let it go," Cael murmured, beckoning Mina to reach her climax. Feeling herself losing fast control, Mina listened to Cael's gentle urgings and shortly afterwards, and had another powerful climax, one that overtook the first one Cael had given her. Her body trembling violently beneath Cael, Mina lost all of her senses as her entire body succumbed to the most intense climax she'd experienced yet. Hearing Mina's cries of pleasure, Cael was unable to hold out any longer. "Mina, I'm gonna come with you!" he groaned, his body trembling as he erupted deep into her hotness. Still feeling heady from her climax, Mina grew more turned on as she heard Cael moaning, amazed that she could feel his cock pulsating deep inside of her as he came. Her mind becoming more focused, Mina fought to catch her breath, trying to wrap her mind around what had just happened. After their breathing had returned to normal, Cael withdrew from Mina's warm body. Lying on his back, he pulled Mina into his protective arms. Still overcome with new feelings floating around inside of her, Mina couldn't help it when she began to softly weep, desperately trying to hide her face from Cael. "What's wrong love?" he asked, feeling her tears dripping down onto his chest. He then gently turned Mina in his arms to face him. When she still didn't answer, Cael continue to gently prod. "Do you regret us making love?" he queried. "No..." she replied, sniffling. "I'm fine, this is just new to me...I'm okay, really." Thankful that Cael understood what she meant, because Mina was still struggling with her thoughts, she was grateful when he just nodded and began running his hands through her hair. "I'm sorry for hurting you like I did," he said, a pang of regret in his voice. Mina smiled to herself. "It's okay darling, thank you. Though I have to admit; I didn't know it would hurt like that!" Cael chuckled. "You might be sore for awhile, definitely in the morning, but it will go away sooner than you realize. Now get some rest, you must be exhausted." Yawning, Mina found that was she very tired. Ignoring the ache and dampness between her legs, she turned back around in Cael's arms. Suddenly, Cael telling Mina that her parents would pick the right person for her came to mind. Realizing that they had all been right, she smiled to herself. She then rested her head on his shoulder and fell asleep.