[b]Sylvia was relieved that she & Aranhil were alone for the moment, knowing that the intimate way he touched her was just as controversial as back in the Elven kingdom. From what she had learned of the dragons thus far, showing open affection could be taken as weakness or a challenge to others. The men in Sylvia's new home seemed to be a little greedy with their treasures, whether it was possessions or loved ones. When her teacher had pointed out that many Dragon kings practiced polygamy with the daughters of foreign kings & nobility, Sylvia bristled with anger, fiercely proclaiming that Aranhil would never be allowed to have even one mistress. She wondered if Aranhil would be amused by her possessive display, or if he would be repulsed. All the same, she was happy that she was able to enjoy her husband's company & feel his hands idly wander over her exposed skin.

As Aranhil told his little story of the king with a supposed foot fetish, she naively listened intently, even leaning in a little. She was completely fascinated by the perversion of the notorious "foot king". When Aranhil sprung his trap, Sylvia let out squeals & laughter when her husband pounced & tickled her until she could barely breathe. & [i]right[/i] before the elf was sure that she would faint, Aranhil grabbed her & pulled her against him for a kiss. Immediately, Sylvia forgot his attack on hr & melted into him easily. Sylvia clung to her husband & sighed contently when they parted, her chin resting on his shoulder to recover as Aranhil spoke.

To hear Aranhil say that he loved her was one of the most wonderful things Sylvia could ask for, & he was said it frequently. Sylvia wondered if the fluttering in her stomach would ever go away as she smiled warmly & held Aranhil's face in her hands, her thumbs rubbing his cheeks affectionately.

"You don't even have to tell me that," Sylvia assured Aranhil quietly, "You prove to me all the time that I am safe in your hands. It is I that seems to fall short when it comes to giving the affection you deserve. It makes me wonder how you keep such a level head all of the time."[/b]