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Chapter 1231 - 142 : Beneath the Golden Light

Chapter 1231: Chapter 142 : Beneath the Golden Light

*Rion*

Every fiber of my being seemed to immediately lighten as Daphne and I continued up the steep mountain trail. We had originally debated taking the entire journey to the mountain on foot, but I insisted that we travel by car, which we had now parked at the bottom of the mountain.

Daphne assured me that she had fully recovered from giving birth to Lucian, but I was convinced that the sleep she had been losing lately because of my nightmares had slowed down her healing process considerably.

The road trip to the mountain oasis had taken a few days, which I was grateful for. The nightmares persisted even though Daphne and I slept curled up in our campsites beneath the stars every night.

Now that we were close and heading up the forested mountain, I was doing my best to have a relaxing journey, chatting with Daphne idly and listening to the sounds of the forest surrounding us.

Despite the tranquil sounds, we couldn’t really enjoy the hike. I could tell that we were both anxious and exhausted from all the stress and torment over the past few weeks.

We took frequent breaks, stopping to eat some of the food we had packed and sitting quietly side-by-side on a nearby boulder or log we came across.

“Are you feeling a little better?” Daphne asked on one of our breaks.

I pondered that for a moment. “I am,” I told her finally. “It feels good I think just to get away for a bit. We’ve been busy since returning to Thorn Forest.”

Daphne smiled, but it didn’t quite touch her eyes. “Let’s hope this is a lot more than a relaxing vacation for you,” she said solemnly, standing up so we could continue up the mountain.

After walking through a denser part of the forest, we finally arrived at the Sky Temple. It was truly a spiritual oasis, hidden deep within the mountains surrounding it. The small collection of impressive buildings was built into the cliffside with spiraling towers shooting up from them toward the sky.

Daphne and I gazed up at the simple but grand towers in awe as we made our way toward them. The cliffside also had a plethora of tiny waterfalls that fed into one another and eventually into a clear pool at the bottom.

As we approached, we were greeted by the inhabitants of the temple, a group of monks in pale blue robes. The men bowed to us politely.

“Greetings, friends. Do you come seeking spiritual healing?”

Daphne and I glanced at each other for a brief moment before I stepped forward. “Yes. My name is Orion Stormfall, and this is my mate, Daphne. I’ve been suffering from torturous dreams for many weeks and was told that this was the place to go for healing.”

The monk looked at his companions, and they invited Daphne and me into the temple.

We were taken into one of the prayer rooms, where they had me lay down on a mat so that they could examine me. One monk hovered a hand over me and shut his eyes, chanting quietly for a few moments before pulling his hand away and straightening.

“I sense a dark aura around you, Orion Stormfall,” he said. “This is likely the cause of your debilitating nightmares. Often, during times of high stress and trauma, the body is unable to dispel the lingering negative energies from horrific events.”

I made eye contact with Daphne, who was sitting off to the side and watching the examination. She mouthed, “Varge,” and I nodded grimly.

The monks announced that I would likely need to undergo several spiritual practices and exercises to purify my spirit from the darkness.

***

I spent the next several weeks close to the monks, meditating in the lush and peaceful gardens of the temple. The mornings were spent in prayer and meditation.

After a light lunch, the monks took me to the waterfalls, where they performed some magical healing techniques with glowing water. I sat in a shimmering pool of water while swirls of water spun around my body.

During this practice, I could feel something dark twisting up inside of me, fighting to stay inside. Bits of the matter seemed to be leaving me, but it was a slow, arduous process that took hours each day.

I was given very little to eat as the monks claimed that I needed to detach myself from food. I ate the bare minimum to sustain myself. Each meal consisted of a small slice of bread and raw vegetables.

This was how I lived, and I was shocked and pleased when the nightmares started to diminish. This happened slowly at first. Each horrid dream was just a bit shorter, allowing me just a little more sleep each night.

After several days, I was only having a couple of dreams a night. After another week, I only had one short nightmare a night.

“Hopefully it won’t be too long before you stop having these awful dreams altogether,” Daphne said as we walked through the gardens.

The moon was full and bright, seeming to emphasize Daphne’s hopeful prediction. “Even if they never go away completely, I think I can live with this,” I told her honestly.

I squeezed her hand as we strode along. It was a peaceful night with the gentle chirping of crickets and a soft wind rustling nearby branches. I loved the evenings because they gave me a break from all the exercises and meditations.

Daphne and I spent them going on long walks, talking deeply about nothing and everything. I decided that we would make more time for ourselves when we returned to Thorn Forest. I felt closer to Daphne than I had in a while. I longed to feel this close to her always.

“Don’t say that,” Daphne scolded me, turning and putting a hand on my cheek. She looked deeply into my eyes. “They’re going to stop. I know they will. I can feel it.”

And I believed her. How could I not with the way she was looking up at me with her large, knowing eyes?

And just as Daphne predicted, that night, for the first night in weeks, I slept through without a single nightmare. In fact, I had the most pleasant dream of Daphne, dancing beneath the silver light of the moon.

And I was by her side.

When I woke up, Daphne was already awake and was staring at me. The early morning light streamed in through the little window next to us.

My mate looked angelic under the golden light, her light brown hair draped over the pillow and her hazel eyes sparkling. The concerned downturn of her lips didn’t match the rest of her radiance, and I found myself desperately wanting to kiss the worry away.

“Did you sleep okay?” Daphne asked, cutting through the near-silent morning.

I couldn’t even begin to describe the peace and happiness that was flowing through me at that moment. After the time we spent in this tranquil oasis, I truly felt as if I was lying beside an angel... an extremely hot angel with full lips that were just begging to be kissed.

This time, I didn’t resist, and I moved closer so that I could crush my mouth over Daphne’s.

My mate squealed in surprise but was quick to respond to the kiss, shutting her eyes and moving her lips against mine. She lifted her fingers and wound them in my hair, gripping the strands tightly.

Daphne was wearing a thin white nightgown that clung to her slim frame. I gritted my teeth, needing to feel her naked body against me... now. I rolled so that I was straddling her hips, my hands snatching the top of her thin gown and tugging it off her smooth shoulders.

Daphne was panting with anticipation as her breasts came into view, her little pink nipples already erect and begging for my attention. I took one in my mouth, sucking fiercely causing her to gasp.

I used my other hand to pull her little nightgown the rest of the way off, revealing more and more of her taut flesh. I could feel goosebumps rising up all over Daphne’s nude body as I ran my hand up and down, feeling every curve of my beautiful wife.

I straightened so that I could look down at Daphne’s entire body as it lay beneath me. Her full chest was rising and falling rapidly as she panted, her smooth lips parted slightly as she gazed up at me with large eyes that were quickly darkening with desire.

It was a desire that I knew was mirrored in my own eyes.

I lowered myself back over Daphne, dropping my lips to the side of her neck, sucking lightly at the skin there, and watching with satisfaction as red swept over the area. I smirked, wondering just how much more flustered I could make her before she came hard around my eager cock.

“Rion,” Daphne moaned, just further spurring on my actions.

I left a trail of rough kisses down the whole length of her front, paying extra attention to her nipples and the smooth mound between her hips. She was shivering by the time I was done.

I made quick work of the thin shirt and pants I had worn to bed, tossing the clothes behind me before straddling Daphne once again. She licked her lips as she eyed my stiff cock.

As badly as I wanted to shove into her violently like I normally did, I felt a rush of emotion and affection for the woman lying down in front of me. Daphne’s eyes were filled with so much love and relief. She had been hurting all this time for me, and she was nothing but ecstatic to see me doing better.

I gently lowered myself over her, taking her lips once again before lining my length up to her moist entrance. She was already moaning at this point, tilting her hips to meet me.

I nibbled her lower lip before easing into her, letting out a breath once I was all the way inside. Daphne immediately began to clench around me, and I sighed at the sensation.

I moved slowly, savoring every second of this. I pulled out of her almost completely before gently gliding back into her, marveling at how easily I did so, and how this woman was clearly made just for me. We fit together so beautifully.

“Rion, I’m close,” Daphne said suddenly between moans.

I bent to kiss her softly again, pressing my forehead to hers. “Let yourself go, love,” I murmured.

Daphne stilled briefly before she shrieked and came hard around me. I let my eyes flutter shut, relishing the feel of her warm tightness surrounding my length.

I waited until she relaxed before pumping into her rhythmically, holding firmly onto her hips as I pressed myself against her body more and more with each sure thrust.

As I neared the edge, my whole body felt warm, not just from the physical exertion but also due to the overwhelming love I felt for Daphne at that moment.

I came possibly harder than I ever had in the past. The release was almost too much, and I gritted my teeth as I expelled my seed into Daphne’s spent form.

As I did so, I kissed Daphne firmly, sliding my tongue between her lips. She gasped against my mouth but quickly seemed to melt against me, her whole body relaxing instantly.

I kissed Daphne’s lips adoringly once more before easing out of her and rolling over onto my back so I could pull her against my chest, tucking her snugly against my body.

We lay there in blissful silence for several moments, allowing our heart rates to even out and our quick breaths to slow down.

We didn’t need to speak. So much was already being said as we tangled our limbs together and cuddled close beneath the golden light coming in through the window.