Gavriel's main aim in quickly bringing her to the garden with the excuse for a walk was to avoid jumping on her like this but here they were, kissing in an open place and he did not know if he could still stop if no one comes to disturb them now. In fact, the reason he thought the garden was safer was because he knew someone would definitely pass by and he was banking on that to wake him up from his desires.

But to his surprise, no one came. He could not even feel anyone's presence at all. Gods, could it be that they emptied the garden too? No, wait….could it be that they had even emptied out the whole castle?!

Gavriel growled low, burying the sounds in Evie's mouth. His hands had already freed Evie's breast and was already sucking on them as Evie clutched onto his hair. It had just happened too fast, and he was behaving like a beast in heat. He felt as though he did not even have the moment to battle against himself. Maybe because Evie was so welcoming as if she wanted this to happen too.

"Gods… Evie… I'm sorry but I can't take it anymore." He said as he pressed her onto the table.

Dazed and utterly seduced, Evie had long since forgotten where they were and she pulled him to her and kissed him, causing Gavriel's last bits of self-control and he made mad love to her, right there in the middle of the garden, while the morning sun was still shining and bright out.

Gavriel and Evie were really going at it in the castle gardens, come wind, rain, or hail. Neither realised they were acting out a private scene in an extremely open and public place. They were both lost to the sensations they elicited from each other and were drowning in their love for and of each other. And the feeling was utterly amazing as they finally reached the heights of pleasure together and finished their delightful activity basking in the afterglow of it nestled in each other's arms.

As usual, Gavriel carried Evie back to their bedroom after somewhat tidying themselves up, leaving the major cleaning to be done back in the room. Evie was still not done blushing hard even after when they were back in the privacy of their bedroom, as Gavriel brought her to the bath and helped her with all her needs, telling her he is constantly at her service. Knowing that it would be quite futile to resist him, Evie could only relent, partially willing and the other half of her unwilling, especially since she clearly knew there was no one was there to assist her but him.

Once Evie was done cleaning herself up, Gavriel tucked her into the comfortable bed before he too headed towards the back where the bathroom was, for his own bath. He was thoughtful enough to have them both clean up separately as he knew Evie was still somewhat shy baring herself before him under other circumstances than their intimate relations. He chuckled to himself at the thought of his wife and her cute reactions to things.

As Evie laid in bed, she felt the soreness of their intense lovemaking in the garden earlier. Though the ache was there, still she felt the utter contentment from their activities. Thus, despite her best efforts at trying to stay awake in waiting for Gavriel to be done with his bath, Evie eventually drifted off to sleep.

Drying his hair, Gavriel sat at the edge of the bed, watching his sleeping wife's peaceful and contented face. He lightly brushed her silky, smooth cheek with the back of his fingers, biting his lip. And he just sat there, staring at her for hours before he too fell asleep with her in his arms.

…

When Evie opened her eyes, it was much, much later. And Gavriel was no longer lying in bed and asleep next to her.

"I thought I was gonna die waiting for you to wake up, love." His heart-warming voice echoed and she felt his cool lips landing on her cheek. "You've slept longer than you usually do." He added as Evie stretched. Indeed, she felt like she had slept for so long and to her heart's content.

"Mm… It's been a while since I have slept this deep and this well." She said smiling at him groggily.

"It's because you were tired. And though I'm sorry you were so tired out, however…I don't regret for a single bit being the one tiring you out this morning." He gave a small chuckle at that.

Evie pouted at his words and Gavriel sat next to her, tucking the strands of her long and wavy hair gently behind her ears. She looked so wonderfully soft and tempting just out of bed with that slightly mussed up hair of hers. Gavriel felt an itchy tingly feeling in his heart and he had to lean away from her to keep himself in check. 'She just woke up. You can't possibly pin her on the bed again! Behave!'

"Let's go to town tonight." Gavriel said without taking his eyes off her. "I'd like you to explore the city for real, not just watch it from above."

What he said seemed to immediately awaken all of Evie's nerves and she sat up at attention as her eyes sparkled brilliantly. "Really? I'm allowed to go shopping too?" She exclaimed.

"Of course, you're allowed now that I'm with you." Gavriel laughed in amusement. Trust a lady to be fully alert and at attention with the slightest hint of shopping. He guessed his lovely little wife was not immune to this vice that plagued the female species either. However, he would be more than happy to pander to all her wants happily and lovingly.

Excited, Evie was quick to slide off the bed and in no time the couple were merrily headed out of the castle and towards the town.