Anthony's POV:
I couldn't remember a time where I felt more free from my emotions. Her presence was intoxicating and led me to embrace a tenderness inside me that I didn't know existed. Our kiss in the stables left her breathless but what she didn't realize was she wasn't the only one who was light headed as she leaned on my chest for support.
Without thinking, I whispered the truth of my decision. "Arwen means very beautiful and I could think of no animal more worthy to carry you on our adventures."
Arwen, the mare I had chosen for Lenore, was the daughter of my mother's horse. Her bloodline was strong and highly intelligent. Whenever I rode her, I could tell she thought quickly on her feet about the terrain to avoid obstacles I couldn't see. Arwen was fast, fearless, and I was confident she would protect Lenore with her last breath.
As we rode through the countryside, I was invigorated by the warm afternoon breeze and the sun shining on my face. I felt giddy as a school boy jumping over branches and riding fast through small creeks. Lenore was a good rider and easily kept my pace. She looked entranced by her surroundings and seemed to be enjoying the ride as much as I was.
When we got to the edge of the forest, I explained how we would get to the meadow. I had never brought anyone here but strangely had no hesitation showing her my secrets. As a young man, I retreated to this meadow when I couldn't handle my father's torture any longer. My father was always angry when I disappeared and I paid for it greatly, but sometimes I needed to retreat to a place where monsters couldn't find me and natural beauty never seemed to fade away.
The meadow was my place of solace. The only place in this world I could find peace. As I led her down the ravine, the trees opened up revealing my secret. She looked in wonderment and seemed to find the same solace and peace I did in this place. I inhaled the fragrance of fresh spring flowers and they reminded me of Lenore. She also brought me an inner peace similar to what I found in this place. It was then, I realized why I couldn't live without her.
Lenore was my meadow and I could always retreat into her arms when I needed to find peace and be reminded of beauty that never fades away. My emotions began to brew a storm inside me not like any storm I had ever experienced before. The storm surged passion and pleasure throughout my body and only her touch could still its raging fury.
I needed her warmth. Needed her touch. I spun her towards me wrapping my arms around her waist. She shivered staring into my eyes and as I held her gaze I saw I wasn't the only one who was affected by our closeness in this place.
"Lenore, I can't control myself around you any longer," I managed to whisper in her ear as my voice filled with need. "I must have you, now!" Before she could respond, I kissed her passionately with an unyielding force unable to contain the storm inside me.
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Lenore was caught off guard by the intensity of his confession but her body willingly submitted to his leading. She held on to him tightly as he nipped at her lips and explored her mouth with his tongue. The passion and heat she felt all over her body was a new sensation to her but she desperately wanted it to build and continue so she could experience many firsts in his presence.
His hands caressed her sides and explored her body as he gently untied the corset of her dress to reveal what was hidden underneath. She was timid as he slid his fingers under the fabric to touch her breasts so, he kept eye contact with her making sure she experienced pleasure like nothing she had known before. He wanted to take care of her and make sure her first time was special so it was important that her body and soul were willing to submit to the pleasure he had in store for them.
Her eyes were timid so he leaned down and gently nibbled on her ear lobe. "Lenore, relax and let me make love to you. I will take good care of you, I promise." He whispered as he continued to kiss her neck and caress her silky breasts.
She moaned and his touch ignited something inside her. "Anthony," she panted as her arousal grew. "I want this, make love to me please!"
Passion swelled inside him as the storm continued to build with intensity. With one swift motion, he swept her into his arms kissing her mouth with a level of intimacy neither had ever experienced before. This wasn't his first time bedding a woman, but it was his first time making love and even though they barely knew one another, there was beauty in the intimacy they shared. Their love was something to be treasured. Something he knew he'd trade his kingdom for.
He laid her gently in the grass and grabbed the blanket, placing it by her with care. He took off his boots and blue coat then unfastened the buttons to his white collared shirt. She watched as he undressed, her cheeks flush at the experience. He laid on the blanket and she moved closer to him unsure of what to do next.
As if he sensed her hesitation, he pulled back her corset and loosened the rest of her dress as she let her garments drop in a bed of wildflowers. The sunlight glimmered on her milky white skin and he stared at her beauty in adoration. He caressed her breasts and teased her nipples as she closed her eyes and arched her back in pleasure. Her breathing was heavy as her arousal grew and he continued to explore her skin as he kissed her breasts and used his mouth suck and nip in all the right ways. She moaned with each wave of pleasure and grabbed hold of him as her orgasm grew.
He continued to torture her with sweet kisses, exhaling on her sensitive skin to heighten her pleasure. "Anthony!" She cried as her climax came to a tipping point. His hand moved to caress the inside of her thigh then gently to her intimate parts. He teased and tugged her folds sending her over the edge. Holding on to him tightly, she came in his hand crying his name during her release.
The sound of her cries and feeling of her wet sex as she came in his hand made his cock hard with arousal. Lenore opened her eyes and smiled. The sight of her satisfaction strengthened the storm inside him and he began to kiss her once more as he rolled her onto the blanket. He knelt beside her and removed his shirt and trousers. Balancing his weight above her, he grabbed her hands and encouraged her to explore him.
Lenore was inexperienced but brave in his presence as she touched his chest and caressed his body. She ran her fingers softly over the contours of his muscles and kissed his neck and chest. Slowly, she moved her hands below his waistline until she felt his hard length. She grabbed his member and stroked him delicately not knowing exactly what to do.
Her inexperience aroused him and Anthony felt like he would cum any moment so he gently placed his hand over hers to show her what to do. She caught on quickly and stroked his cock while he kissed and caressed her breasts. Then when she was ready, he gently pushed inside her and waited for her body to adjust. She cried out in ecstasy as her body conformed and he passionately rocked her over the edge once more.
The intimacy he experienced as they became one permanently changed him. He released his pleasure into his wife, knowing he would never go back to the heartless bastard he once was. Lenore was his meadow and she knew how to calm the storm inside him. When his emotions would rage, he knew her presence would help him find solace and peace. He held her tightly as their bodies relaxed and the storm gave way to his love for Lenore.
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