11 Chapter 11

Another few weeks passed with parties and celebrations. According to the physician, Elle should be a little over halfway through her pregnancy. Her belly had grown to a small bump that just barely fit into her two hands. Her nights were no longer spent in tears after her husband has fallen asleep. When they lay in bed together, Aedan would rub his hand over her belly and mumble sweet words to his son. As much as he was sure that their child would be a boy, Elle had started to believe it. She wasn't sure if it was intuition or just a strong desire for this baby to be the son that Aedan so desperately wanted.

A soft snore brought her back from her thoughts. Aedan's shaggy hair covered his face as he slept. His strong jaw softened during his slumber. This was Elle's favorite time of each day, when her husband fell asleep. She spent many nights staying awake for hours just staring at his beautiful face and fit body. She did not have the audacity to look at him this way when he was awake. She feared how he might look at her back. She didn't want him to reject her. At the same time, she worried if he would want her more after she gives birth and would return to his rough nights. Her fingers brush over his cheek, pushing his hair to the side. Admiration filled her heart, but was it love?

The next morning, Elle woke expecting and empty bed as was normal. Rolling onto her side, she spread her arm out and collided with a wall of warmth. She gasped and yanked her arm back, her eyes shooting open. "Shh...me love. Oi didn't mean ter startle yer." Aedan pulled her close to his body and smoothed her hair to the side. He kissed her gently on the forehead, his lips leaving a sweet burn on her skin. She nuzzled deeper into his hold, her body tingling in a way she had never felt. He seemed to sense the feelings that she could not understand and trailed kissed down to her lips.

She looked up at him as he pulled her face closer. The lust in his eyes was evident, but this time it did not scare her. For some reason unknown to her, she trusted that he would not hurt her. His hand glided over her side and down past her stomach, stopping to hover over her womanhood. Her eyes were wide with fear and intrigue. She did not know what to expect, but she did know that she wanted whatever her husband was about to give her. She bit her bottom lip and looked into his gleaming eyes as if to give him permission. He took it easily and lowered his hand to touch her most sensitive area. He fingers were like fire and ice. Elle's lips parted, allowing a moan to escape. It did not go far, before Aedan captured her lips with his and silenced her pleasure. His hand moved swiftly between her legs, giving her feelings she had not felt when he had touched her before.

Feeling his growing arousal between them, Elle reached down and touched him gingerly. She had never touched a man in this way. Not knowing what to do next, she began to pull her hand away. Aedan stopped her and placed her hand back where it had been. "Loike dis." He said gruffly, showing her how to bring him pleasure. After a few moments, he let go of her hand and went back to touching her. A growing sensation was forming from deep inside of her. Her breathing was getting heavier as she looked up at her husband. His eyes were closed tight and small grunts were coming from deep in his throat. Just when she thought that she could take no more of his touch, he pulled his hand away. She frowned at the sudden cold feeling left behind his warm touch. He pulled away from her, only to pull her on top of him in a sitting position. Her eyes widened in protest. "N-no..." She started, but he put a finger to her lips. "Tis alrigh', me love. Oi won't 'urt yer." She bit her lip and nodded slowly, still concerned. Should they even be doing this while she is pregnant? She supposed that Aedan knew more than she did when it came to something as mature as this and decided to trust him. He placed her hands on his chest, allowing her to put most of her weight there and lifted her hips to hover over him. In a moment, he slowly let her weight settle down over him as he filled her. Elle opened her mouth and cried out in pleasure. Concern crossed her husband's face. "Are yer alrigh'?" She smiled shakily and nodded. This was all the encouragement he needed as he began to thrust into her from below. The sensation was building within her again. She could feel the heaves from Aedan's chest beneath her hands. Suddenly, fireworks exploded inside of her, causing her to cry out. "Ai!!" All of her proper training went out the window, as she let go of all her inhibitions. Apparently, this was all Aedan needed for his final thrust. He rolled them together onto their sides, breathing heavily. "Oi love yer." He whispered gruffly. Elle sighed in satisfaction and closed her eyes. "I love you , too." She admitted to him and to herself before falling back asleep.