Rey's nerves weren't getting the best of her. Her ladies had left to go to their own rooms with their own husbands.

The fire was crackling to keep out the winter air, snow was said to fall heavily any day now.

She debated between laying down in bed and trying to rest and sitting at her vanity.

She eventually decided upon drawing in her sketch book. Nothing too intricate. Just a simple sketch of her memory of the ballroom.

It was a lovely wedding. Intricate emerald green banners with gold lace were hung, the chandelier was filled with green candles oppose to the white it usually was.

There was small centerpieces of candles and flowers. The orchestra Leia had play was the Royal orchestra, tut plaid at any important royal events, from balls to coronations and religious festivals.

The clock ticked by, she could hear it go. Why wasn't he here yet. It was 11:56, her ladies had left almost 2 hours ago.

"Why must I be the one who waits" she huffed and slammed her sketch book down.

The doorknob began to shake and her eyes widened. It was time.

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The men had all wished Ben goodnight  and good luck as they went back to their own quarters. Hux said Milly was asking for a little sister so he and Gwen decided to get on that right away.

He made his way from his study to their new chambers. It was very nice chambers.

He was master of the house so he had the nuggets and best chambers.

A large door that opened to a sitting room. The sitting room had a door to his study. And another door to their day bathroom. A door to her drawing room and her personal room for getting dressed, being with her ladies and for whatever else she pleased. And two massive closets that had doors off to the side of the sitting room.

One closet was full of his things and another of hers. They had another bathroom in their bed chambers. A large tub, large mirrors.

He walked to their bedroom door and slowly turned the handle. He opened it to see her back to him.

Her braid was still in tact yet all the jewels and such were taken out as to make it easier when it came undone.

She wore a nightgown that went to her ankles. It was a soft creme color and had pink flowers sewn on the hem.

"Benjamin" she said and went to turn around.

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She could smell the ash and brandy as he walked in, not enough to be a drunken fool but it felt warm, and like a husband.

Rose used to speak of how she knew her husband's smell. How she could smell his scent across the room and know he was there. A scent that soothed her.

"Benjamin" she said turning around to face him. He was much more relaxed no longer in his suit but just a white button up and his slacks as well as shoes.

Maybe that would be easier for them. If he was dressed simply so it would move things along faster.

He slowly walked to her and she felt her heart beat out of her chest. Her breath was faster, it was about to happen.

Would he kiss her first, maybe her forehead. Or would he jump into unlacing the front of her nightgown to gain access to her chest.

Would he be sweet and soft, taking his time. Or fast and hard and hurrying up so he could sleep.

"If you-" she began and she watched as he walked right past her.

Maybe he was just gonna change into pajamas and go from there. She saw him go into the wash room.

After about 20 minutes he came out. Rey was not exactly ready but she was ready to sleep with her husband.

She watched as he walked to what he claimed as his side of the bed. He wore a dark blue pajama button up top and dark bottoms to match. It looked comfortable.

He undid the blankets and climbed into the emperor sized bed. Maybe he would pay the side of the bed as if to have her come to him.

He then turned off his light and closed his eyes.

"Hm?" She said slightly aloud. What was this about. Maybe that's just how royals do it. In the bed fully clothed.

She walked to her side of the bed and climbed in. Snuggling herself in the warm blanket.

She felt the bed shift and he turned to face her. "Okay maybe now he will kiss me" Rey thought to herself.

He leaned over her, was he gonna grab her and bring her close ? Was he going to climb on top of her ?
She couldn't tell. But she knew that her husband would lay with her, that was expected.

However it wasn't expected for him to lean over, turn off the light and then turn himself to have his back face her.

She held onto a pillow and heard the clock tick more and more. Did she do something wrong ?

Maybe it was how overly excited she was about the puppies. Maybe she accidentally stepped on his toe during their first dance. Or maybe she looked at him funny and he took offense.

Or what if he wanted to just nap for a quick minute before taking her. Or he didn't feel good and wanted to rest his head before they had sex.

Or maybe he just didn't want her.

Rey clutched a pillow that was in the
middle of them and turned to her side so her back faced him.

She held on tight and thought of how she was failing. She was failing all those children, and parents and staff. Her own parents. They were all counting on her and her dowry to save them all from poverty and give everyone a better life.

She cried silently until she fell asleep.

-A.N.-
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