Chapter 064 – Finally Home

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A bit drowsy and still half-asleep, Missandei felt wonderful all over, being blanketed by a warmth that soothed her heart and soul.

Feeling warm hands caress her bare back, while soft lips left a trail of kisses on the side of her face, neck, and all over her shoulders, her eyelids fluttered open as she remembered last night's events.

Dazed by this unbelievable development, Missandei simply continued to lay on her side within Phenex' embrace, as her golden eyes followed his movements.

Watching Phenex' profile and the gentle look in his eyes, while he embraced her and worshipped her with light kisses, affection bloomed in Missandei's heart.

Withdrawing a bit, Phenex' gaze settled on her own, blazing fire meeting molten gold, as he softly place his forehead against hers, his lips capturing her own for a few blissful moments.

Missandei didn't know what it was, but as soon as their lips parted from each other, she felt lost. In search of more warmth and intimacy, she didn't hesitate to press her bare chest into Phenex'.

Her arms wrapped around his neck and her hands softly brushed through his black locks, while she deeply inhaled the scent of his skin. Closing her eyes in comfort, she listened to his strong heartbeat.

Missandei's mind was wholly focused on these precious moments, trying to burn them into her memory, while a small part of her wondered if all this was just a dream, too overwhelming was the quiet joy she felt.

Feeling Phenex shift his weight subtly, Missandei let herself be pressed into the sheets as he turned them around, leaving soft kisses on the crook of his neck, while she felt one of his hands gently grasp one of her breasts.

His soft massaging of her pliable flesh caused her to let herself sink back into the bedding with a quiet moan, her hands moving to gently cradle his cheeks and turn his face towards her, while she slowly spread her legs and wrapped them around his waist.

Missandei was unable to understand the intimate connection she felt to Phenex and as her golden eyes settled on his flaming gaze, she was likewise unable to voice out the affection she felt for him.

When moments later, she felt their bodies connect, as his throbbing shaft penetrated the tight folds of her sex, Missandei nearly lost herself in the beauty of this moment, her eyes becoming watery as she gently drew Phenex' face closer until she could reach out and tenderly place her lips against his.

She wasn't sure what all this meant to him, but with that tender kiss, Missandei hoped he would understand, that what she felt at this moment for him meant everything to her.

Falling back into the bedding, while looking up at him, Missandei's golden gaze was captivated by the gentle and loving look in Phenex' blazing eyes. His forehead touched hers, as he cradled her cheeks with his hands, while he supported his weight above her on his elbows.

His pulsing length burying itself inside her wet sex in a slow and deep rhythm, his breath flowing into her with every quiet pant and moan that escaped her lips, which were almost touching his.

Suddenly Phenex connected their lips once again in a loving and tender kiss, his tongue drawing her taste into his mouth while slowly entangling itself with her own.

Missandei let herself be consumed by the sensations brought to her by Phenex' movements and caresses. Her legs wrapping themselves around his waist tightly, while her arms held onto his torso. The desire to be near him, so great that she didn't want there to be any distance between them.

Feeling him thrust deep inside her, her inner muscles clenched around his invading shaft, trying to keep him inside her and even draw him deeper.

It wasn't long before Missandei cried out in bliss while burying her face in the crook of his neck, Phenex having broken their kiss moments before to mark the smooth skin of her shoulder with his lips.

Her climax and pleasure only grew in intensity and duration, as she felt his seed rush into her depth. The sensation of his throbbing release inside of her feeling just so right, while satisfying her deep need for intimacy and closeness in a way nothing before had.

Missandei continued to cling to Phenex, staying connected with him in such an intimate way, even as she felt him wrap his arms around her and move them from the bedding, carrying her towards the adjoined bathroom.

Phenex didn't hesitate to step into the big bathtub, a pulse of magic cleansing and heating the water perfectly, as he submerged himself in the water, Missandei still in his arms.

Taking up a washcloth and some soap, he started to gently rub down the caramel skin of the young girl still clinging to him. Phenex didn't rush, but was very tender in his ministrations, feeling that Missandei's mind and heart were in great turmoil.

Having been a slave for most of her life, she was unfamiliar with this kind of affection and intimacy, even though her heart greatly craved it.

Feeling the hot shaft still buried inside of her and the warmth of Phenex' skin slowly seeping into her while he washed her tenderly, Missandei's eyes once again became watery.

She found it hard to process what had happened to her since the day before, but the most pronounced feeling that started to manifest in her heart was that of doubt, as she wasn't sure if she even deserved such care and affection with her past as a former slave.

Her hold around his chest tightened as the thought of losing the connection, she felt towards Phenex, appeared in her mind, bringing with it a deep fear. Still, when a few moments later Phenex grabbed her by her sides and moved her back slightly, while withdrawing his shaft from her tight slit, she had to loosen her hold on him.

Suddenly feeling a bit lost and insecure, Missandei didn't know how to react, besides curling up in his lap.

Feeling one of his arms wrap around her waist, she instinctively dug deeper into his embrace, not yet ready to lose his warmth, while uncertainty ruled her mind.

Phenex though didn't stop to gently wipe down her whole form. It was this tender care that seemed to break something inside of her, as quiet sobs emerged from her lips.

Missandei tried to bury herself in his chest, seeking out his warmth and presence to soothe the pain welling up in her heart.

Embracing her tightly, while waiting for her to release all her pent-up pain and sorrow, Phenex' hands softly brushed over the smooth skin of her back, side, and thighs, assuring her of his presence with his actions.

It was some time later that Missandei moved her head from the crook of his neck and looked up at him with silent tears still streaking down her face. Her shimmering golden eyes haunted with an almost broken look inside them, she fixed her gaze on his violet eyes.

Phenex saw the pure vulnerability in her eyes, as Missandei whispered almost inaudibly: "Why … me … I … I am just a slave … "

Phenex could feel the incredible pain that was hidden behind those words, as well as Missandei's overwhelming fear of abandonment, while his own heart throbbed with sorrow and rage.

Phenex had learned a great many things since his rebirth as a phoenix, but the one thing that had left the deepest impression on him and left the greatest mark on his heart was love.

First, he had been lucky enough to experience the unconditional love of his mother, while he had later been the recipient of Kinvara's love. Ellaria, Rhaella, Arianne, Daenerys, his Feathers, and even most of his believers, he felt their love also. They may have differed in form and intensity, but their affection was clear as day for his eyes.

Though surprisingly it had been Oberyn and Ellaria that had taught him the most about love, as the nature of their affection was incredibly unburdened. Their passion for each other something wonderfully unique.

It was with their example that he had learned that there was no need to hold back his affection, that it was okay to open up his heart to multiple people. This didn't mean that he thoughtlessly accepted anyone into his bed and life, however.

With all his lovers there had been a certain something that attracted him towards them, which had nothing to with their physical beauty either. It was as if the essence of their being, the very core of their 'life' called out for him.

He had felt such for his Red Priestess, his Targaryen Queen, and even his dessert Princess – a sort of mystical connection that was inexplicable to even him, a being of immeasurable power. Ellaria had likewise taken up a spot in his heart, though to a lesser extent.

And as he looked into the molten gold of Missandei's eyes, he felt himself being drawn towards her with that same intensity, and he simply knew her place was by his side.

This knowledge was equally tainted with his tender affection and desire to care for her, so he didn't hesitate. as he gently cradled her cheeks, brushing away her tears with his thumbs.

Leaning forwards slightly, Phenex placed a feather-light kiss on her lips, before taking her hand in his. Her palm turned upwards, he placed his hand beneath hers, as he called upon his magic.

Runes of High Valyrian origin suddenly started to appear above their hands, their meaning when read aloud being 'Missandei of Naath'.

Missandei wasn't sure what Phenex planned on doing, but seeing the look of pure affection and tenderness in his blazing eyes, she found herself unable to voice out any sort of question.

"You are no slave, my love. You are Missandei of Naath and from today onwards you are part of me.", his soft whisper caressed her ears, as Phenex pressed her palm above his heart.

The fiery runes likewise fell on his skin, branding her name into his flesh for eternity right beside the last words of his mother.

Tears once again fell from her eyes, but this time they weren't born out of sorrow or pain, but were the result of the uncontainable warmth and love that suddenly bloomed in Missandei's heart.

Overwhelmed she fell back into Phenex' embrace, her mind finally at ease, as she had found her home.