Miles From Where You Are
Hey Guys! I know it's been a very very Long time since i've posted..But here's chapter 3 for
those of you who are still reading or interested in my fic..It's Betal to some point..if there's
any mistake..Sorry..I did my Best..Ch4 will be up next in a few days..
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Chapter 3
Meanwhile in Aydindril, Kahlan was growing more impatient by the minute, pacing back and forth in her room. She was aware that the journey to Aydindril was at least a month’s ride. She knew Richard should have arrived now, particularly if he had been riding day and night; in fact, he should have arrived two weeks ago. When word came, Kahlan couldn’t help but be pleased after she’d waited impatiently for almost four long months.
She was excited that Richard was finally returning home to her. Nothing was ever again going to stand in the way of their happiness that she’d promised herself. Kahlan had her staff working quickly to prepare the Confessor’s palace for Richard’s return. She has even arranged for Richard’s room to be next to hers until they were married when of course Richard would be sleeping in the Mother Confessor’s bed chamber with her. A warm, smile played across Kahlan’s lips at the thought of soon being Richard’s wife.
Cara found her in the reception room next to her bedroom which opened into the spacious boudoir chamber through a set of two white doors. Cara until then remained silent, as she watched Kahlan for a few minutes. She cleared her throat quietly.
“Stop pacing. You’re making me dizzy! You damaging the nice polished floor, will not bring Lord Rahl here any faster.”
“I love him, Cara. I’m not use to being apart from him for so long, knowing I don’t have to be! If he had only agreed with me about my staying with him these past three months, then I wouldn't be here waiting for him." Kahlan said crossed her arms in front of her chest as she lost herself in the flames of the fireplace.
Hearing the sadness in the Mother Confessor’s voice, Cara replied. “You know Richard only did what he thought was best. He sent you to Aydindril where he knew you would be safe. I can understand your frustration; but do you know how I feel?’’
Protecting the Lord Rahl with their lives has always been the blind duty of the Mord-Sith. In a perverse way, Cara’s irritation toward Richard was a celebration of her freedom. Which Richard had gratefully granted her. By choice, she had decided to be Richard’s closest protector, considering above all else in keeping Richard Safe. Cara continued her point sarcastically:
“After all I’m his protector. I should be with him right now, doing my job. Instead I’m here with you.” Cara looked daggers at Kahlan. She swallowed hard holding Kahlan’s gaze. “Then again, I guess in a way I’m protecting him.”
Kahlan turned to Cara puzzled, “How so?”
Cara glanced at Kahlan with an unreadable expression, “By protecting his heart.”
Kahlan smiled warmly at Cara. Cara rolled her eyes. “Alright enough heart to heart, fluffy talk. Surely Lord Rahl should be close to Aydindril by now. If you miss him so much and you can’t wait any longer then why don’t you stop pacing and do what your heart is telling you? Meet Richard half way!”
Turning in Cara’s direction, Kahlan bit down on her bottom lip, deep in thought.
“Richard told me to stay here… and… wait until he returned. If I meet him half way..then that wouldn’t be keeping my word.”
Cara sat up, frowned at Kahlan.“You and I both know you never do what you’re told. Besides you have ignored his requests so often in the past two years this is but a small one.”
With a smile Cara challenged Kahlan: “So what are you waiting for?”
Smiling Kahlan replied. “Let’s go!”
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Having ridden for most a day both Cara and Kahlan watched carefully for signs that would lead them to Richard. Kahlan knew she was close. According to Richard’s letter message that had arrived the day they had set off, he was a day or two from Aydindril. As they reined in their horse, Cara asked.
“Do you see anything?”
Sighing, Kahlan shook her head in disappointment. “No…Nothing.”
“Maybe we passed him, perhaps we should turn back.” Cara suggested.
“No we’re close, I just know I am.” Kahlan responded with conviction in her voice.
Kahlan adjusted her vision shielding her eyes with her hand from the rays of the bright sun as she scanned the opened fields, squinting to have a better view of the hill’s line. She saw them. D’Haran soldiers riding up the hill with, their Lord Rahl leading them.
“Cara look! It’s them! It’s Richard!” Impatient Kahlan did not wait for Cara to acknowledge, she urged her horse into a run.
Seeing a rider approaching in dark clothing, Richard held up his hand to stop the Hundreds of men behind him. Focusing his vision Richard could just make another rider dress in a shade of red; based on their appearance he was pretty sure they were women. Richard waited as the mysteries women grow near, when suddenly he hear one of the woman call out. “Richard...Richard”
Releasing who’s voice it was, Richard urged his horse into a run. Between the army and Cara who had stop to see the exchange between their Lord Rahl and their future Queen.
Leaping off their horses Kahlan ran and Richard rushed to embrace each other.
“Richard.” Kahlan whispered, “I’ve missed you so much.” Passionately she wrapped her arms tightly around Richard’s neck. She was overcome with grief from their separation and pain from the agony of waiting as she fell into his strong, welcoming embrace. She felt relieved, her loneliness and longing faded away.
Taking in her scent, Richard crushed Kahlan tightly against him, not wanting an inch of space between them. “You don’t know how long I’ve waited to hold you in my arms again like this, to feel your warmth, the scent of your hair.”
Pulling back a little to drink in Kahlan’s beauty, as he caressed her cheek and kissed her brow. “to feel my heart melt as I gaze again into your crystal blue eyes, that take my breath away.”
Kahlan smiled as she leaned into her lover’s touch, tightening her hold on him, never wanting to let go. They remained embrace bridging the abyss created by their separation. Reconnecting their hearts and souls, and filling in the empty space that had grown in their hearts during their time apart. Their one, true love felt again complete as they stood holding each other, each feeling the essence of the other.
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Joining their group, Richard rode next to Kahlan. He allowed his horse to occasionally brush against Kahlan’s just to tease her. Kahlan looked up at him with her special smile, the one she gave to no one else but him.
“So…,” Richard cleared his throat. “You still plan on marrying me? After all I made you wait a long time. I would understand if you’ve changed your mind,’’ Richard smiled impishly up at her.
Kahlan smiled at his playfulness as she replied. “If I didn’t plan on marrying you, I would not have ridden all this way with Cara to meet you?”
Richard took Kahlan’s hand in his from her lap as he brought it up to his lips and kissed it. “Thank you for coming for me, I knew you would. You never like waiting in one place for long, when I’m not there with you.” Kahlan smiled and playfully nudged his shoulder.
Chuckling under his breath Richard added, “I can’t wait to marry you. I want to marry you as soon as possible.”
“I know Richard, As soon as we get to Aydindril we can be married.’’
Leaning closer to her, Richard lightheartedly asked, “Promise.”
Kahlan met his gaze and gave him her special smile and kissed his cheek. “Promise.”
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It took them a day and half to return to Aydindril, and they were exhausted. Once in the palace grounds, Kahlan guided Richard by the hand to her room. She couldn’t wait to get him behind locked doors after their three month separation. Stopping Richard asked.
“Hmm Kahlan… isn’t this you’re room?”
Kahlan wrapped her arms around Richard’s neck as she looked up at him from under her long eye-lashes, “It’s our room.’’
Slowly she pressed her lips to his. With His arms around Kahlan’s waist, Richard drew her towards him. He felt at home in her arms, felt absolutely safe and at peace. He never wanted to be anywhere else but in her arms.
Her arms tightened around his neck as she ran her fingers through his hair, clutching him to her as their kiss became more passionate. Richard knew he had to pull away if he wanted them to wait till their wedding night to show her how much he loved her.
Richard pulled back breathlessly. “Kahlan, we decided to wait. Remember? If I go into you… our bedroom now, I know I’m never coming out.’’
“Richard, I think the Good Spirits would approve if we had a sneak peak of our wedding night now. I want you Richard.” Kahlan’s words were filled with so much passion for the man she loved; she couldn’t help but smile, as she teasingly brushed her lips across his.
Moaning Richard tried again, hoping he wouldn’t lose himself completely to her, at least not until their wedding night.”Spirits help Me” Richard gasped.
“Kahlan... as much as I want you...to take you now, I want our first time to be special, and I want to do it right. I want that moment to be something both of us will never forget, under the blessing of the Good Spirit.” Richard coaxed lightly kissing her on the lips as he rested his forehead against hers. “Please understand.”
Kahlan sighed, ”I guess you’re right in wanting it to be special, I want that too. We’ve waited this long, one more night won’t hurt. Your guest room is right next to mine, through those doors.’’ Kahlan pointed with her finger.
“I love you” Richard whispered
Caressing his cheek Kahlan’s eyes twinkled as she replied, “We’ll just see how much you love me, tomorrow night.” Smiling Richard kissed her lips one last time before slipping into his room.
With eyes closed Kahlan lay on her bed. She couldn’t believe their wedding was finally tomorrow. Her breath caught, she couldn’t wait to say “ I do’’ and become Richard’s wife. Oh, just thinking about it gave her stomach butterflies.