A Wife's Duty
There was indeed no better way to warm our new bed, I thought as I lay atop him in his embrace. Last year when I slept in this cabin for the first time, it was chilly even in early autumn due to the wind on the cliff seeping through the wooden walls, but now, all I could feel was the flame within me and all around me. I ran my fingers idly down the soft linen beneath us, a bit regretful that our sweat must end up ruining the crisp sheets.
He noticed my gesture. "I came to freshen up this place while you were on the main peak saying your goodbyes," he said. "I made sure the bed was sturdy, the new sheets were the strongest weave, and the window was small enough to not let in too much light …"
I chuckled, remembering our conversation about the improvements we needed for my room at Mount Hua. "Relieved to hear that you are all prepared." I pecked his lips. "The night has just started, and we'll have plenty of time to test everything out."