Just What She Needs

[confessorlove]

Title:  Just What She Needs
Author: confessorlove
Pairing: Richard and Kahlan
Rating: PG - 13
Summary: Richard returns to his wife after two months apart.  He helps her relax.
Author's Notes: Written for my legendland Triple Threat Challenge.
Disclaimer: I don't own them. I just like to make them do my bidding.

 

If there was one thing Richard knew it was how to make his wife relax.  He had been gone for nearly two months on a trip to D’Hara and he could tell by their nightly journey book conversations that their separation was raising her stress level.  The lack of resolution of the conflict between Galea and Kelton was keeping her constantly on edge.  She was always worried about what would happen if a resolution could not be reached.  Kahlan was doing everything in her power to prevent this disagreement from turning violent. 

On his way through the marketplace in a small town a red glass bottle caught his eye.  Smiling he went over to the merchant.  He didn’t know why the bottle had sparked his interest but it did.  He picked up the intricate bottle and pulled the stopper, the aroma of lavender and vanilla filling his nostrils when he did so. 

“Massage oils.”  The old woman said, “The scent is said to be relaxing and helps relieve stress.”

Richard smiled and handed the woman a silver coin.  “I’ll take it.  It’s just what my wife needs.”

The old woman smiled as she carefully tucked her payment away.  “I’m glad I could be of help, Sir.”

Richard left the marketplace with the bottle of oils in hand, anxious to return to his beloved and help her relax.  He missed her and wanted nothing more than to see her again.  It had been far too long for his tastes.

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Richard arrived at the Confessor’s Palace just after dark, dropping his horse off in the stables he headed right for their room desperately hoping she was there. He needs to see her.  It had been too long since he saw her smile or held her in his arms; he was growing desperate to be with her again.  Opening the door to their chambers his breath caught at the sight before him, his wife sitting nude with her back to him as she brushed her long luscious curls.

Kahlan turned slightly when she heard the door click open, beaming at the sight before her.  Her husband was finally home.  She let her eyes rake over his form, his clothes dirty from days of travel and he looked tired.  She wondered how much sleep he had really gotten.  “Richard.”  His name was spoken with the upmost love and affection as she got up and crossed the room, practically throwing herself into his arms when she reached him.  “I missed you.”  She said as she nuzzled her face in the crook of his neck, inhaling the scent that is uniquely him.

“I missed you too, baby.”  His free hand moved to hoist her, helping her wrap her legs around his waist as he carried her to the bed, laying her down gently.  She smiled up at him, her eyes sparkling with all the love she felt for him.  Richard made a gesture with his hand, indicating he wanted her to lie on her belly.  She gave him a confused look but complied none the less, resting her head on the pillow of her arms.

“What are you doing, Richard?”

He pulled the intricate stopper from the glass bottle and poured some of the oils into his hands, inhaling deeply as the scent filled his lungs.  “You’ll see.”  Slowly he started spreading the oils over her back, from neck to hips, massaging gently in an attempt to work out all the knots from her muscles.

“Ooooh” she moaned as his strong hands massaged little circles across her back, his thumbs digging in to work out all of her tension.  The scent of the oils lulling her into a relaxed state as he continued the caress her oil slicked body.

He worked lower, his fingers trailing over the bumps of her spine before returning to the lean muscles, his hands working like magic to ease all the tension from her body.  Kahlan made little pleased sounds with each caress, every movement of his hands helping to draw the stress from her body.  Sitting back on his heels he took up the red bottle again, careful not to drop it, his oil covered hands making pulling the stopper difficult.  Finally getting it free he poured more oil onto his hands, working the silky skin of her back, forcing the knots from her body.

Her skin shining in the moonlight was a breathtaking sight.  He smiled as leaned down, his hot breath on her neck as he whispered in her ear.  “I knew you were stressed.  I hope this is helping.”

She moaned softly, her eyelids starting to droop.  “Uh huh…”

“I’m glad I could be of help.  I saw that bottle and it caught my eye right away.  Good thing too.  These oils seem to be exactly what you needed.”  He slowly continued working all the kinks out of her back, brushing his lips against her shoulder as she moans softly beneath him; his magically relaxing hands easing her into a peaceful slumber.

He listened to her breathing even out; thrilled she was finally getting some sleep.  He knew her trip had been hard on her and he hoped now that he was home she would get some more much needed rest.  Richard massaged her oil slick back for awhile longer before getting up and undressing.  He pulled her into his arms as he shifted in the bed, just glad that he could hold her again.  He was sure about one thing, tonight he would sleep soundly for the first time in months.