He had never felts so exhilarated, and yet so tired before. Amyra had truly run him ragged. The first time he could understand her wanting more of him - and then another helping seemed rational - but the third she demanded his pleasure, he had made sure to ride her so hard that she had no choice but to be done.
It was one of his greatest conquests ever, and judging by Amyra's smile on her soft face as she slumbered, it was one of hers, too. It had been so long since he had tucked a woman to his side, and having her be the first felt fitting.
Although he was sad his brother Tobias was dead, he also felt some sort of joy and honor protecting the wife he was forced to leave behind.
She must have felt safe, because when he did try to adjust, her arms clenched around his torso to keep him at her side.
