It was a beautiful morning, not only because the falling autumn leaves could be seen flying softly from the window, but because after ten years, Aleksis was finally able to wake up feeling Alaric's presence by her side without having to fear it was only a dream.
After the wedding and the brief meeting between the families, the two spent the night making love. Then they chatted the rest of the time away to vent off their longing. Amidst that, they were also exchanging news. Their hearts were content with each other.
Then they fell asleep in a very comfortable position. Alaric had not been able to sleep very well for a long time. Yet this was already the second day that he had slept soundly because Aleksis was in his arms.