Katkin stirred and stretched. She rolled to face him, and brought her mouth to his for a long kiss, leaving little doubt that her desire also perfectly matched his. He pulled away and regarded her seriously. “Queen of my heart, there is something I must tell you. I should have spoken last night, but my need for you overtook me, and I could think of nothing else for a time.”
She rested her head on her hand and looked at him curiously. “What is it, Huw?”
“Last night you honored me beyond any expectation. I shared your bed, and your sweet passion. Such has been my heart’s desire since the day we met. I would take you again this morning, and every morning, but I must face the truth. You would eventually bear my child, and before that happens I must make you my wife.” He sighed and looked at
