Isabella had been waiting all day for the moment she could be with Richard again. " He promised he would spend the night here. Maybe he changed his mind. ". Her worries disappeared when she heard a knock on her door. It was late in the evening and the sun was already setting. She rearranged her hair that was in a low ponytail, quickly dusted off some dust off some pots, took a deep breath and walked towards the door. With each step her heartbeat was getting stronger, she stood in front of the door trying to think about what to say. " Should I say something funny? Question him as to why he is so late? No no you idiot! That will make him want to leave! Or I coul- .. ". Her train of thought got interrupted when she heard the knocking again, she finally opened the door and there he was, his messy hair, his beard hair slightly grown and his usual charming smile on his face. He was also carrying a big bag that seemed quite heavy.

  " Can I come inside lady herborist? I have a very sore shoulder that might require your care and I heard you were the best. "

  She had a slight smile and stepped aside to let him inside. He entered and dropped the bag next to the entrance.

  " I may have something for you but how are you going to pay me? I see no coins at your waist good sir. "

  As an answer, Richard took off his shirt the best he could with his uninjured arm and sat down on a chair with a cheeky smile.

  " I'm sure we could come to an agreement. "

  She walked around him, caressing his shoulders. Even though she wanted to kiss him now more than ever, she needed to remain a bit focused. He really was hurt and she needed to help him. She grabbed some water in a bowl, a few bandages and some plants. She started removing the old bandages on his left shoulder, the wound must have been deep seeing how bad the scar was.

  " Are you going to tell me what did that to you? "

  " It's a long story Bella... "

  " Well it's perfect because to change all those bandages and make you a better sling it's gonna take time, so start talking. "

  " Alright, when I arrived in Ryzeon I met with the village chief named Solus, he then expla- .... "

  " ... and that's how I got the wine that is also right there in this bag along with a little something else. "

  While he explained to her this story, the herborist had him drink some medicinal potion to help him heal faster and she also changed his bandages.

  " Bella do you mind grabbing the bag for me? "

  " It seems heavy but I can try."

  She leaned over to pick the back up and could barely lift it off the floor. " By the creator how did he manage to carry this with only one hand?!! ". She ended up dragging the bag on the floor to his feet. Out of breath she just went and sat on the chair next to him.

  " Dammit what is in there? Bricks? "

  " Let me show you. "

  Richard looked through the bag and took out both bottles of wines from Ryzeon.

  " So I got those and they taste fantastic so I think we should spend the next few hours drinking it to celebrate! "

  " Annnnd what are we celebrating exactly? "

  " Hmmm ... me being alive after fighting a zenkab queen? "

  " I can drink to that. "

  " And I also got you something. "

  He then took out multiple packages wrapped in leather and put them on the table.

  " Here, open them. "

  Isabella slowly unwrapped her presents, they were a collection of many sized glass containers. She could not believe her eyes, they looked so resistant and yet so elegantly crafted.

  " I asked a friend to make those for you, I figured that with those you could create potions and medicines even faster and more pure. It would help the sales and overall improve everyone's lives. I was very sure you would not have wanted a gift that would be profitable only to you so I thought of this. "

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  Still shocked by how much he understood her, she started tearing up. No one had ever given her such a gift, only thing she could do was hug him as hard she could. Her tears were now flowing down her cheeks when she felt his hand on the back of her head slowly passing through her hair. Once she had calmed down she sat on his lap and rested her forehead on his.

  " Richard, thank you so so much for this gift. I will cherish it with all my being until the end of times. "

  He looked at her in the eyes and gave her a soft kiss on the lips.

  " Start by loving them until the end of your life. " He then took the bottle of wine on the table. " Shall we? "

  She stood up and took some glasses from her shelf. When both of their glasses were full, Richard decided to make a toast.

  " I'm lifting my glass, to the most gentle and beautiful woman I know, earlier you asked what we are celebrating. I want to celebrate ... us. "

  She blushed and became as red as her hair. She took all her courage to say her next words as she raised her glass.

  " To us."

  They then both drank their wine. As she never tasted wine before she could not say how good it was compared to the rest but it didn't taste as bad as she thought it would. As the night was progressing and Isabella was losing herself in his stories, she realised the alcohol was getting to her. She was laughing more often, her face felt hot so she opened the windows, she was no longer listening to him. She was focused on the movement of his lips, the contractions of his neck muscles as he was speaking. She was feeling the same thing she felt on the night they kissed for the first time. Richard was still in the middle of telling a story when he noticed her focused look.

  " .. ahah this was hilarious! But then Malik said .... hmmm Bella? Are you listening? "

  She did not answer, she emptied her current glass of wine and tried walking as seductively as she could towards him without falling. Her sense of equilibrium was definitely impaired at this point, she had drunk way more than what she could. As she tried to sit on his lap while acting seductive, she ended up falling completely on him while bringing him down with her. They were now both laying on the ground, out of breath because of how hard they were laughing. Once they were done laughing they just stared at the ceiling. He gently took her right hand into his left and looked her in the eyes. He could not help but smile, looking at the details of her facial structure. Her freckles spread around her nose and cheeks, her soft skin pale like porcelain. She looked so perfect. She bit her lips in anticipation of what was about to come. Not able to resist their attraction, they started kissing with such passion that even the creator would be jealous. Still on the ground he got on top of her and she locked both her arms and legs around him. The feeling of warmth added to the tipsiness of the alcohol was making her feel dizzy. Those kisses were feeling way too good. Pressing his body against hers, he started biting her neck, her moans were now filling the house. Even though the windows were open and letting in the cold air of the night, they felt hotter than dragon fire. Standing over her, Richard removed his shirt and went back down to resume his embrace. As she unlocked her legs from him she slightly pushed him to the side and they rolled over so she could be on top. Once on top she took a few seconds to compose herself. His hand automatically started caressing her thigh as she was undulating on him, her movements were smooth, like when the waves caress the beach. She then slid down her dress from her shoulder to her waist to exposed her bare chest to him. Slowly, his hand moved to her belly to finally massage her breast. They felt so soft yet full to the touch, his touch was making her want more, way more. She was feeling his manhood through his pants, poking at her own private parts. It made her want to grind more onto him. It was like someone else was in control of her body. She leaned to kiss him again and his hand was now caressing her back. She wanted his hand somewhere else so she just took it and forced it on her still covered cheeks. Sliding further down, Richard started kissing her chest and then bit one of her nipples. Having never felt such things she wanted to give back at him, she slid her hand between her legs and caressed his abdominal muscles until she reached his pelvis. Her hand found with ease what she was looking for and she looked at him straight in the eyes as she moved her hand up and down. With his only hand available, he started doing the same to her, her respiration became hectic and her moans got louder than before. She was going crazy, it was too much stimulation, she fixed her eyes on him and they were fuelled with lust.

  " Richard please, I can't take this anymore, I want it. "

  " Then we should move to the bed I believe. "

  She got up and started walking towards the bed, her lover following like a shadow. Still trying things she never did she put her knee on the bed and stretched like a cat. Seeing her like this made Richard's passion explode as he removed his sling, it was worth the little bit of pain but he wanted to be able to hold her with both hands. She was still not facing him so he helped her slide the rest of her dress off. She raised her arms so it could slide off her easier and then went back to her previous position. She was inviting him by slowly moving her hips left and right. Taking her up on the offer, Richard started kissing her back and then decided to give her the pleasure she longed for. Pressing his face against her backside he let his instinct take the reins. She wanted to see his face, so she turned on her back and pressed his face back down to satisfy her. Biting her fingers to repress her moans she was letting herself be consumed by these new sensations. Feeling like an explosion of pleasure she screamed his name as her thighs were closing on him. She was covered in sweat but she wanted more, Richard was standing looking at her. She sat down on the bed and kissed his abdominal muscles, finally sliding down his pants. They were now both completely naked as they both laid on the bed. She mounted on him, she could not wait anymore, the next words she whispered were not as hard to say as she thought they would be.

  " Richard, I want you now to be my first. "

  " Are you sure? "

  As an answer, she lowered her pelvis on him and connected the two of them, at the same time she moaned her answer.

  " Yes. "