Winter in a new land.

[wantstheroad]

He'd promised Dana the winter months in her home, and he'd nearly not been able to deliver on the promise. The winter air had settled sooner than expected, which had led Joe to push to leave earlier so they would be sure to make it. And he'd been right. They'd made it just in time. The last leg of their trip there had been a heavy snow, and the

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[siswinchester]

To be quite honest, Joe was far better than any blankets or furs in her opinion. He warmed her right down to the heart.

He tastes so sweet, even as the cold clings to his lips and she presses in to kiss them warm, her own cheeks a light shade of pink though from the chill, sighing as his hand moves to cup it. "Yes! Let's." Grinning delightedly, she snakes her hand down to grasp his own, quickly leading him up the steps through the large front doors of the castle. On the other side stood her family. First was a petite blonde, a warm and loving look on her face as she smiled at the couple. Then there was an older looking man, his beard dark with flecks of gray starting to show, crinkles about his eyes and lips as he smiled. And then last was a rather handsome and young man, towering over everybody else by miles it seemed. And his smile had to be the brightest in the room.

And he was also the first to stride forward, quickly scooping Dana up off the ground and squeezing her in a near bone breaking hug. "Sammy! You big oaf!" She laughs, hugging him back though, even as her parents watch on with a shake of their heads.

[wantstheroad]

Well he was certainly to know that. Because he would always be there to wrap around her and be a blanket for her.

His tongue works his lower lip once she's pulled away, continuing to taste her with a happy sound as he smiles down at her. That pink tint to her cheeks is near adorable, almost how she looks flushed after he's pleased her. He moves with her easily up to her family. He smiles at everyone as he watches them. They were all there for the wedding, after all. Though that was the one short day he'd met them. Joe chuckled as her brother lifted her off her feet like that. "Be careful with my wife. She's still cold and needs to be warmed up yet."

"Sammy," Dana's mother chastised, even though she couldn't keep the smile off his face. It was nice to have her daughter home for the holidays, and to see the siblings back together. Dana's father though, merely chuckles as he wraps an arm around his wife and watches the two be reacquainted after being parted.

[siswinchester]

"Sam." Dana's brother corrects with a roll of his eyes, even though he full and well knows that they'll never stop calling him Sammy. They're the only ones allowed to get away with it anyways.

Chuckling, Sam finally sets Dana down on the ground after Joe's words, reaching out and offering him a hand to shake. Dana, poking her brother in the side, moves and gives both her parents a hug, smiling as the familiar scent of lavender from her mother swirls around her.

"It's so nice to see you all. I'm just...ah, I'm sorry I'm so tired. When will dinner be? Would it be possible for Joe and I to rest before then?"

[wantstheroad]

Mary chuckles softly at the correction, though had it been John he probably would have gotten a strong look. Because no, as family, they will always call him Sammy. It's just their thing. Mary hugs Dana back, tight and like she doesn't want to let her daughter go, though she does after a moment for the question. "Of course, Sweetheart."

John nodded. "We've got you set in your old room, of course. You two have come a long way, please take your time getting ready for dinner." Shifting to start guiding Mary back, he smiles at her as he tells her the time for dinner,which is the normal time for them since she's been young. "It's good to have you home," he answers softly as he leans to kiss her temple.

Joe steps up and wraps an arm around Dana's waist gently, drawing her into his side to keep her warm but also just to feel her. "Thank you for having us," Joe murmurs with a smile, glad to be wanted here. Though Mary's response surprises him.

"Thank you for not cutting her off from us," Mary murmurs with a happy smile.

[siswinchester]

"Mother..." Dana murmurs in turn, giving her a curious look for the comment. Maybe...well alright, at first Dana had been sure she would be cut off too. Had her own mother thought as much as well? But it must be clear with the way Dana was acting with Joe, she was rather happy.

Giving her moms hand one last squeeze, they're parting ways so Dana can lead Joe to her room.

She really would enjoy a bit of laying down time. Sleeping in the carriage wasn't all too pleasant. The room is of course fit for a princess. Large and opulent, untouched since she's left. Her large fourposter bed is draped in a canopy, the bedding plush and silky. There's a large fire place opposite her bed, already roaring to fight away the chill outside.

[wantstheroad]

Joe shakes his head, offering a soft smile to Mary. "I would never do that. Ever. We may always come as a set," because he really didn't want Dana far from his side, but that was more out of love too, "But any time you want her home or she wants to come home, it's merely planning it to make sure my kingdom is in good hands while we're gone. Or you can visit."

"Thank you, Joe." John smiles slightly as he finally leads his wife and son away.

Joe sticks close, though there's a smile as he looks around her room. Every piece of it looks like her to him, or maybe he's just biased.But it's nice. And it looks like it's comfortable. He's grateful for the fire already roasting too, which will help Dana warm up all the faster. "How does it feel to come back?" And because he's Joe, well, he can't help that h'ell distract her from the question as he kisses her.

[siswinchester]

At least her parents looked well... Happy too. Despite how they sent off their pouting daughter all those months ago, abandoning her with some strange man in a home that wasn't her own.

Of course as she turns to her husband, he's there, close and gathering her in to steal her lips in a kiss. "Mm..." Smiling against his mouth, she pushes her hands up his chest, smoothing out over his shoulders as she gives his lower lip a nibble. "It's fantastic. You'll love it here."

[wantstheroad]

And yet you could see clearly that they'd missed her. Tight hugs, happy smiles, and her room cleaned but otherwise untouched in the hopes she wouldn't be gone forever. And while it was incredibly rocky at first, that strange man had become someone that loved her very much, and that home that wasn't her own was fast becoming her own.

He's staying close. He's always close though, unless they're home and have separate things that need their attention at the same time. He smiles as his hand slides up her back, pulling her tighter to him. "I love anywhere with you," he murmurs into the kiss, groaning softly at that nibble. "Shall we curl up a little, keep you warm?"

[siswinchester]

It certainly was something. She never imagined she could be so hopelessly in love with Joe, especially after their rocky start. For a while things had seemed hopeless, desolate, and bleak. But...they'd gotten past it, somehow, thankfully, and Dana was truly thankful to have Joe in her life. To have him to love and to have him love her back just as much in return.

His large and warm hands slide up her back, pushing and bringing her in flush along his body. It always proves to stir something deep inside of her and her breath catches, her tongue then flickering out over that lip she's just nibbled. "I love you." She replies softly, gaze a fraction darker. "...yes. A nap sounds lovely."

[wantstheroad]

Joe wasn't sure that she'd ever be able to sit in the same room as him without being stoney, let alone love him. But now, having that love, he's not sure he could have lived without it now. There was so much there between the two of them, built on hard times, but giving them a stronger foundation for getting here.

He groans at the feel of her body flush with his, half hard instantly at just her like this, even still fully clothed. And his sounds only get lower as she nibbles at him, loving that darker gaze from her as he presses her back towards the bed. "Sure a nap is what's on that beautiful mind of yours?"

[siswinchester]

God, must he sound like that? When he groans, Dana's gaze only gets darker and heavier, her fingers toying with the collar of his jacket. "Of course my Lord. Whatever would you think I may be suggesting otherwise?" She teases softly, slowly stepping back from his body finally to start working off her thick jacket and other various layers.

[wantstheroad]

Yes. He must. Because she makes him sound like that, and want to sound like that. She does things to him, makes him want in all ways. And right now, he can't help how he watches her after she pulls away to start slipping clothing off. "Oh, something that makes you feel good, get your heart racing a little more," he murmurs as he slips his own jacket off and starts to get his boots off.

[siswinchester]

Dana's alright with him wanting her in all ways. Might even be alright with-- well, you know...

There are many layers, buttons, coats. They all get discarded and laid out across a chair by the window, Dana's back to him as she slowly undresses. "...Joe, it's the middle of the day." She murmurs, licking her lips though. He always made her crave him so damn much. It probably wasn't proper.

[wantstheroad]

She's beautiful, loving, and incredibly smart. He'd be stupid to not want her in all ways, and love her in even more of them. And her ready for that, well, he'll be really happy to know it.

He has considerably less clothes. So it's really no surprise when after he's down to his pants only, he moves up behind her. "Let me help?" He smiles at her, kissing her as he asks. "And I know it is, but you always taste and sound so good, middle of the day or late at night.

[siswinchester]

She's glad he's seen just past her physical attributes at least, wants her for her. For a while that had been her biggest insecurity, but he soothed that now everyday. With his words and their talking. And even after the trauma of their first night together, Joe had been helping her past that as well. She wasn't afraid to look at him anymore. Or touch him. Or, well, anything really. So maybe...well, it had been moths now. They could give it another go... Maybe sometimes during their stay here.

She'd finally stripped down to her corset and panties when Joe slipped up behind her, shivering as he pressed in and stole a kiss with a tip of her head. "Mm..." Eyes fluttering, she presses in a little closer to him. "That's so improper you know." She teases softly, knowing he would convince her though. He always did.

[wantstheroad]

He sees all of her, every amazing aspect of her. He doesn't there there's a better afternoon than the ones spent in the library, talking and reading, all curled up and still dressed. And he would always help her through anything she needed to, any trauma he had caused. He still won't push, but he'll embrace that try when they get there while they're here during this stay. And he'll look forward to showing her that it can be a beautiful thing between them.

He smiles into the the kiss with a soft, happy sound. Fingers slip down to start undoing her corset slowly as he pressed a little closer as well. Even if he doesn't seduce her into letting him please her, he'll request her naked next to them as they rest, after all. "Maybe. But it's how I feel, and I like being honest with you," he answers with a nip of her lip.