**Fiery Submission
As Naria's eyes fluttered open, a sense of unease washed over her. She couldn't quite place it, but something felt amiss.
Startled, she gently brushed her fingers against Raiver's bare skin, her touch revealed the unexpected intimacy of their proximity.
"What...?" Her voice trembled with surprise, her heart raced in her chest.
She instinctively pulled away, only to find herself ensnared in his arms once more, his strong embrace drawing her closer to his chest.
"You must be weary, my love," he whispered tenderly, his lips grazed her forehead in a gentle kiss. "Rest now, for you are safe in my arms."
"I'm no longer tired," she confessed, a blush tinting her cheeks. She allowed herself to melt into his embrace, feeling the warmth and security it provided.
The bed they now shared was a testament to their reunion, the very place where their journey had paused, where their connection had last been ignited.