When the silence is too loud

(Kai's POV)

The familiar, intoxicating scent of someone I loved filled the air. I instinctively pushed myself deeper into it.

I stirred from the gentle pressure of lips on mine. His soft, lingering kisses traced the curve of my jaw, you know...that sensitive spot below my ear, before finally settling on my lips, coaxing me awake.

A sigh escaped me, it was pure contentment. If this was the rest of my life...then I made it.

I opened my eyes to find his face inches from mine. His brown eyes, usually so intense, were soft as a tender smile played on his lips. It was free of any worry about council. It was perfect.

"Morning" he murmured "Or should I say afternoon?" He brushed a strand of hair from my forehead. His touch was more of a caress.