The Morning After
The sun was rising slowly over Wonderland, bathing Red's room in a golden light. Red and Chloe woke up naked against each other, their bodies still entwined after the previous night. The silence of the room was soothing, a welcome contrast to the chaos of the past days.
Chloe opened her eyes first, watching Red tenderly. She gently caressed her angel's cheek, savoring this moment of calm and sweetness. Red opened his eyes in turn, a tender smile on his lips.
"Good morning," Red murmured, his voice still tinged with sleep.
"Good morning," Chloe replied, her eyes shining with tenderness. "How are you feeling?"
Red took a deep breath, feeling the weight of sadness still present, but softened by Chloe's presence. "Better, thanks to you."
They stayed like that, savoring the warmth of their bodies and the softness of their caresses. Red straightened slightly, his eyes filled with regret. “Chloe, I’m sorry about last night. I was so overwhelmed by my emotions that…”
Chloe placed a finger on Red’s lips, gently cutting her off. “Don’t apologize, Red. You needed comfort, and I’m glad I was able to give it to you.”
Red felt tears welling up in his eyes, but this time, they were filled with gratitude. “Thank you, princess. Thank you for being there for me.”
Chloe smiled and kissed him tenderly. “Always, Red. Always.”
They shared another loving moment, their kisses soft and comforting. Each gesture was filled with tenderness and understanding, a reminder of their love and support for each other.
After a moment, Chloe straightened slightly, her gaze serious. “Red, there’s something we need to talk about.” »
Red felt her heart clench, guessing what Chloe was going to say. "What?"
Chloe took a deep breath. "The people expect you to become their new queen. But I know you have doubts."
Red looked down, feeling fear and uncertainty flood her. "I... I'm not sure I want to, Chloe. I'm afraid I'll end up like my mother."
Chloe took Red's hand, squeezing it gently. "You don't have to decide right away, Red. Take your time to think. But know that I believe in you. You are different from your mother, and you will make a fair and loving queen."
Red felt a weight lift from her shoulders, grateful for Chloe's understanding. "Thank you, Chloe. Thank you for believing in me."
Chloe rested her head on Red's chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart. "Can you hear that? The ticking of your heart. It's proof that you're alive, and that you have love to give. Lots of love."
Red let out a small laugh, the first in days. "Thank you, Chloe. You always know how to make me smile."
Chloe smiled back, happy to see Red regain some joy. "It's my superpower." »
They stayed like that, savoring the warmth of their love and the softness of their caresses. Red knew she still had a long way to go, but with Chloe by her side, she felt ready to face the future.