( Wrath stares at her as if she has taken him entirely by surprise, as if he had not expected any of this. Something close to wonder shines in the gold within his eyes as if he is transfixed. He considers answering her in words, but what could he say? So much of his responses tie back to the curse, which ties his tongue.
He would like to say they have waited longer than she knows. He would like to say he hates hearing his name said by anyone else, but it always sounds like an exquisite sin when she says it that way as if she is tempting the devil in turn and how he wants to be tempted by her. Only her.
In the end, Wrath has always believed in actions over words, and so he says nothing at all beyond reaching his hand up to frame the side of her face. He wants, more than anything, to tug her toward him so their mouths can press together, so he can devour her.
All the reasons they've held off until now be damned. However, as he leans in to do exactly that - his mouth a breath from her own, understanding she might claim him now as he wanted her to that night - the ship lurches violent and suddenly. His grip at her back tightens, and he stares up toward the deck above with an open sigh. )
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He would like to say they have waited longer than she knows. He would like to say he hates hearing his name said by anyone else, but it always sounds like an exquisite sin when she says it that way as if she is tempting the devil in turn and how he wants to be tempted by her. Only her.
In the end, Wrath has always believed in actions over words, and so he says nothing at all beyond reaching his hand up to frame the side of her face. He wants, more than anything, to tug her toward him so their mouths can press together, so he can devour her.
All the reasons they've held off until now be damned. However, as he leans in to do exactly that - his mouth a breath from her own, understanding she might claim him now as he wanted her to that night - the ship lurches violent and suddenly. His grip at her back tightens, and he stares up toward the deck above with an open sigh. )
More trouble. ( There always is. )