by Anne Barwell
"I intend to be careful." Cathal sighed, snuggling back against Tomas. "I'm sorry, I don't mean to sound so negative. We have a future ahead of us now, and I want to make the most of it." He smiled. "You promised to show me your world, to explain to me all of its wonders." The smile grew a little mischievous. "I suspect my questions about showers and us running the inn out of hot water is just the beginning."
Tomas couldn't help but chuckle. They'd both enjoyed the shower, and being in bed in each other's arms. "I suspect it is. You're very curious,"--he blushed--"even if there are some things we both need a little more information about."
Warm lips met his, the kiss a little deeper than the last one had been. "I think we both need to go back to bed and make the most of the time left to us until morning." Cathal glanced toward the oak again and then shrugged, appearing to have come to a decision. "We make our own future to a degree, but there are some things we can't change. Whatever happens, I think you're right, that we need to focus on the fact we will be meeting those together." He kissed Tomas again.
Returning the kiss, Tomas smiled. It was open and genuine; the words he spoke were from his heart. "I love you, Cathal, and of one thing I am sure, especially now I know what it means."
Cathal turned from the window, sliding one arm around Tomas's waist. "What it means?"
Tomas leaned into him, allowing Cathal to give him the support he needed. "Yes," he whispered softly. "That I believe in dragons."
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Anne Barwell lives in Wellington, New Zealand, sharing her home with her twin daughters, at least during the holidays, when one of them isn't away at university. Her son has left home and started his own family, although she claims she is too young to be a grandmother already. Her three cats are convinced that the house is run to suit them; this is an ongoing "discussion," and to date it appears as though the cats may be winning.
In 2008 she completed her conjoint BA in English Literature and Music/Bachelor of Teaching and has worked as a music teacher, a primary school teacher, and a librarian. She is a member of the Upper Hutt Science Fiction club and plays piano for her local church and violin for a local orchestra.
She is an avid reader across a wide range of genres and a watcher of far too many TV series and movies, although it can be argued that there is no such thing as "too many." These, of course, are best enjoyed with a decent cup of tea and further the continuing argument that the concept of "spare time" is really just a myth.
Visit Anne at anne-barwell.livejournal.com/. You can contact her at [email protected].
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Cat's Quill
Copyright (C) 2011 by Anne Barwell
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ISBN: 978-1-61581-894-5
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First Edition
May 2011
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