A/N - Hello all Reylo Lovelies out there who have found my story and have stuck with it so far!  I'm honored that so many of you have.  THE STORY HIT OVER 10K IN READS!!  That is so amazing - and I'm still shocked - so a heartfelt thank you to everyone for reading 😎.  This one is a LOOOOOONG chapter (Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, whatever you celebrate!!), but I will warn you now, while there is a lot of Reylo goodness, there is also a lot of smut.  Smut, smut, smut.... 😊.  So for those of you who don't enjoy that - its okay, I'll mark the sections... but its much of the chapter...  Anyhow, this one took a while for me to write (sorry its been a couple of weeks) but I'm going to try to wrap this whole thing up in the next couple of weeks.  I hope you're still enjoying it - and thanks so much for all your support and very kind words.  Please vote if you like it - you know, hit that little star in the corner :) - and I love hearing your feedback so comments are always appreciated!!  I respond too!!  Enjoy!!

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The afternoon sun was shining brightly  as Ben and Rey stood chatting with their guests, enjoying drinks and snacks, while the staff and droids set up tables on the terrace for their wedding luncheon.  The couple stayed by each other's side, almost always touching, either standing hand in hand, their arms looped through each other's or with Ben's arm around her waist.

He could feel Rey getting tired and pulled her closer, whispering in he ear.   "You need to sit down."

"I'll be fine for a few more minutes.  They're almost ready to serve lunch."

"Rey – "

"Ben.  You've got your arm wrapped around me, so I won't faint or fall."  She smiled up at him, her eyes twinkling softly.

He could feel his heart melting at her trusting gaze.  This woman had him unintentionally but lovingly wrapped around her little finger, and she knew it.  Growling, he leaned back down to her.  "If you start to fade I will carry you into the house, I swear!"

Her eyes narrowed at him.   "You will not!"   She hissed.

A single brow rose as he smirked down at her.  "I will."  He told her firmly, quickly adding, "But only if I need to."   He gave her a quick kiss, and laughed at the murderous expression still on her face.  He continued to laugh as he kissed her yet again.

The sound of a throat clearing caused them both to turn, to see Leia smiling wryly.   "The food is ready to be served.  As the guests of honor, you two should take your seats first."

Ben nodded.   "Thank you, Mother.  Perfect timing."  He said, earning another sharp look from Rey before escorting her to their seats, the rest of the guests soon following.

The single large table was set up in a square to allow conversation, so that everyone could get to know one another, with Rey and Ben at the very end.  The mood during the meal was light, with everyone chatting and taking turns to give small tidbits of marital advice.  Most of them also took the opportunity to tease the couple about becoming parents so quickly, which made them both blush profusely.

Throughout the meal, Ben was quiet, still not quite accustomed to talking very much around so many people.  He sat silently and watched Rey enjoy herself, eating the fine meal that Leia had arranged, and laughing at the good-natured advice and teasing by their family and friends.  His heart swelled.  She was so beautiful, practically glowing with happiness.   And she was his.  Officially.

Rey could feel Ben's eyes on her almost constantly, but couldn't sense any emotions other than calm happiness and contentment from him.  Leaning into him, she touched his knee, running her hand up his thigh, giving it a squeeze.  "Are you okay?"

Those deep brown pools gazed back at her, and he nodded.   Nuzzling her ear, he whispered.   "Just enjoying watching you enjoy yourself.  You're so beautiful.  Do you have any inkling of what you do to me?"

Shivering, she bantered back teasingly, giving him a secret smile.   "Oh, I think I have some idea."   She said, giving him a soft kiss just below his jawline.

His eyes darkened, making her breath catch at the promise she could see written in their depths.   "Its almost time to leave."

"Good."  She whispered back huskily.   "When you look at me like that, do you have any idea what you do to me?"

He chuckled, answering back in his deep baritone.  "I think I might have some inkling..."   She grinned back him at their playful exchange.   "Do you want to change first?"

Rey knew that Ben had planned to take her somewhere for a short, post-wedding vacation, but she didn't know exactly where.  She considered it for a minute before asking.  "That depends.   How long will the trip take?"

"We'll be taking a land cruiser.  The trip should only be a little more than an hour."

Her eyes lit up.  "We're staying on Naboo?"

"Yes."  He replied back shortly, a glint of mischief in his eyes.   "But I'm still not telling you where."  She scrunched her nose up at him.   "It's a surprise.  Trust me, you'll like it."

She rolled her eyes.  "Okay.   I don't think I'll change.   It seems like a waste.  And I love how I feel in this dress.  Like a Princess in a story."

He smiled back at her softly.  "That's exactly how you look, Sweetheart."  Moving closer, he gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek.

It wasn't long before everyone had finished their lunch and the celebration began to wind down, prompting the couple to take their leave.  Everyone gathered around them as they made their way to the cruiser, and each of their guests came forward to give them a hug and wish them well, with promises to see them soon.   Finn and Rose gave her an extra long, teary embrace.   "Promise you'll come and visit us, Rey.  Promise."

"Of course, Finn!  I promise.  You're my best friend."  She told him.  "And you can always reach me by holo, okay?"  He nodded solemnly.

Rose rolled her eyes.  "Bye Rey.  Don't worry, I'll take care this guy.  And make sure he doesn't bug you every day."  She said with a cheeky smile.  "You take care of yourself.   And know that if you ever need us for anything, you just need to ask, okay?"

"Thank you, Rose.  I will.  I love you guys so much!   I'll miss you too, so expect for me to bug you every once in awhile."   Rey gave Rose a last hug.

Finn sighed and looked up at Ben, holding out his hand.  "Take care of her Solo."

"I will."  Ben replied, taking Finn's hand and shaking it.

Leia came forward and gave them both a hug.  "Your bags have already been loaded.  Enjoy your getaway.  I love you both."  She told them happily.

"Thank you, Leia."  Rey told her, returning the hug.  "For everything.  Today was lovely.  I'll always remember it."

Ben leaned over and kissed Leia's cheek. "Yes. Thank you, Mom.   Everything was perfect. We couldn't have asked for anything more."

"You're welcome, both of you.   Now go – enjoy the rest of your day.  Alone."  She smirked, shooing them towards their vehicle.

****

Not long afterwards they were racing along in the cruiser, on the way to their destination.  Ben glanced over at Rey who was sound asleep in the passenger seat, her head lolling to the side slightly.  She looked adorable.  Before they left, she'd removed her headpiece, and now he could see all of her braids.   Most of the little flowers had already fallen out, so he reached over and plucked out the last remaining few.

He wondered if she actually knew that they were Alderaanian marriage braids.   If so, he was touched that she chose to wear them, bringing a little of his Mother's home customs to their ceremony.   Glancing at her again, he could feel his pulse speed up slightly.  She really did look stunning today.  He smiled, thinking of all the things he had planned for tonight, and hoped that everything was set when they arrived.

His Princess.  He wouldn't dare say that to her though.  She'd likely have a panic attack.   It would be hard enough to get her to accept that she'll now be the Supreme Lady of the First Order.   It was something he'd avoided mentioning to her, but they'd definitely have to discuss it before they returned to the Ascendancy.  Laughing to himself, he shook his head.  She probably wouldn't let anyone call her the Supreme Lady.  In fact, she might consider running them through with her saber if they did.

He sighed.   Each day he felt more and more like he didn't fit within the First Order.   It was still too rigid, too authoritarian.  More change was needed; he just wasn't sure how to make it happen.  He'd been trying to think of a solution, but so far had come up short.  Lately he'd also been thinking about how Rey had asked for something to keep her busy within the First Order, and what her role could be.  He had an idea about that, and hoped that if they worked through it together, they could come up with a solution that would solve both dilemmas.

Glancing at her sleeping form again, he reached over and very gently stroked her arm.   His wife.   She was his wife.  She would be the mother of his children.  He almost still couldn't believe it.   Still couldn't fathom that his fate had changed so dramatically in such a short time.  But he would happily take it, and try not to look back.   He'd meant what he said to her during their vows.   He'd do everything in his power to be worthy of the second chance he'd been given.   And he'd continue to thank the Gods, the Maker, the Force and every deity he could think of every day for the rest of his life.

****

Rey shifted comfortably and breathed in deeply as she started to awaken from her nap.  Feeling surrounded by warmth, she realized that she was being carried in Ben's arms, and snuggled more deeply into him.  Blinking her eyes open, she looked up at his face and planted a soft kiss on his jaw.

"Hi, Sweetheart.   Did you have a good sleep?"   

"I did."  She told him sleepily.  "Are we there yet?"

He chuckled.   "We are.   Have a look."

She lifted her head to look around and gasped in shock.  "Ben!  This....this is..... a palace!!"

"Not quite, but it is a very lavish villa and estate.  Welcome to Varykino."

Looking around, lavish was an appropriate word.  The villa was large, with several wings and numerous rooms, clearly meant for royalty or people of importance.  It was set on the edge of a large lake, surrounded by multi-levelled, walled terraces.  The buildings were complete with the towering domed roof lines that were customary in Theed, and presumably other cities on Naboo.  As Ben drew nearer, she could see that the windows glinted, bathed in the glow of the setting sun.  It was simply breathtaking.  "We're staying here?"

"Mmm hmmm."  He told her, nuzzling her ear.   "Because my Grandmother was a former Queen, her family members are entitled to use it."

Looking into his eyes, her breath caught, and a warm tingle began spreading throughout her body.   This was their wedding night.  Her gaze softened, and he stopped walking as he leaned down to kiss her.   Although it was gentle, loving, and slow, her heart rate sped up and she swore she could hear a hum all around her.   She lifted her hand and carded her fingers though his hair, causing Ben to huff out a breath, followed by a groan as he deepened the kiss.

He abruptly pulled away and leaned his forehead against hers as he tried to compose himself.   Leaning back, he blew out a breath and smiled at her confused look.  "We have all night.   Let's get inside and get settled - first."

"You can put me down, Ben."

"No.  Its tradition to carry the bride inside."   He gave her a quick kiss.   "I'll do the same the first time I take you into our new house."

"Oh...."  She smiled.   "That's....kind of nice."

As they approached, he opened the front door with a wave of his finger and walked through, setting her down in the large foyer.  Looking around, she marveled at the absolute luxury that surrounded them.  "Oh wow!   This is amazing!"

Although he had been here once as a child, he didn't really remember the beauty and absolute splendor of this villa – having been too young to appreciate it at the time.   "It is, isn't it?"  He paused.   "I was here when I was very little, but I don't remember it being like this."

A young woman entered the foyer and gave them a small curtsy.  "Master Solo, Madame Solo, I am Folara, here to assist you during your stay.  Welcome to Varykino."   A droid had been following behind her and also stopped in front of them.

"Hello, I am BEX-582, but you may call me Bex."

"Hello Folara, Hello Bex."  Rey nodded cordially.

Folara turned to the droid.   "Bex, please get our guest's luggage from their cruiser."

"Yes, my lady."  The droid turned and ambled out of the foyer in the direction of their vehicle.

"Master Solo, everything has been readied as you requested.   The Master Suite is down the hall in the east wing.  Would you like me to show you?"

"No.  Thank you."  He told her curtly.   "I think we might like to explore a bit first."

"Of course, Sir.  If you need anything at all, just call out my name, and I'll be connected to you wherever I am."  She smiled indulgently at the couple.   "Enjoy your explorations."

Turning to Rey he took her hand and kissed it.   "I thought you might want to look around.  I hope that's okay?"

"Are you kidding?  Of course I want to look around.  This place is amazing!"  She moved closer to him and whispered huskily.   "And like you said, we have all night."

Wrapping his arms around her, he pulled her to him and leaned in for a kiss.  "Not if you keep looking at me like that."

She felt his strong arms around her and his hands at her back as she pressed herself to him to receive his kiss.  It started softly but quickly turned needy when Rey nipped at his bottom lip, demanding entrance to his lush mouth.  He ripped himself away and growled at her, panting.   "Or we can skip the tour and I can carry you to the Master Suite right now."

Chuckling, she danced away from him, giving him a saucy look.   "I think I'd like to stick with the plan and look around – first."

Letting out a deep breath he ran his hands through his hair and gave her a frustrated, but sultry look.  His voice dropped to an even lower tone, as he intoned.  "Okay.  Let me know when you've seen enough."

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The sound of running footsteps echoed through the halls of the villa as Rey scurried away from Ben.  They'd been roaming around the different wings and rooms for the past hour, discovering all of the unique features of the villa.  One of them was the gallery, which housed portraits of many of the previous rulers of Naboo, including Ben's grandmother, Padmé Amidala Naberrrie.   As they stood gazing at her picture, Rey couldn't help admiring her beauty.

"She was stunning."  Rey remarked.   "Its like she glowed with passion and purpose."

Ben smiled softly, continuing to stare at the portrait.  His eyes were unmoving from it as he murmured.  "Funny.   That's exactly what I see when I look at you."

Her head snapped to look at him.   "What?"  She asked softly.

His head turned slowly to meet her eyes.   "Its exactly what I see when I look at you."  He repeated.

Her heart melted.  This man.  Her Husband.  She smiled, her heart beating 100 lightyears a minute.   "Ben."  She whispered, throwing herself into his arms and crashing her lips to his.

He crushed her to him, unable to stop this time.  They'd been slowly teasing each other during their explorations.  A little caress here, a sultry look there, all leading to what would hopefully be a night to remember.  Their wedding night.  The first time they'd make love as man and wife.   Just the thought had gotten him hard so many times already today, but he'd basically been hard as a stone from the moment he'd carried her into the villa.  He wanted her to not only moan his name, he wanted her to practically keen for him.  To want him so badly that she'd come apart the very second he filled her.

Groaning, he pulled her even closer and ground himself against her while continuing his passionate kisses.  The bump that was her belly was starting to get a little bigger, and soon, it wouldn't be as easy to feel her like this, as the baby would be in the way.

Should they feel weird about this?  About making love while she was pregnant?   Especially as the baby got bigger and bigger?  However, he couldn't help feeling that it was okay.  That the feelings they had for each other – the sheer amount of emotion and love that they felt when they made love – should be good for the baby.   Love would be a normal part of her life, because she'd be loved beyond words by both of her parents.  She already was.

He pulled back and once again leaned his forehead on hers.   "Maybe we should head back to the Master suite."  He told her.

"Definitely.  But I think I want to look at some of these portraits for a minute more, if that's okay?"  She asked, searching his gaze.

He blew out a breath.  "Of course, Sweetheart.  Whatever you want."  He told her gently.

Nodding, she gently pulled out of his arms and walked across the room to look at the other portraits.   Ben stayed in front of the one of his Grandmother, appearing to be lost in thought.   Looking back at him, she smiled softly.  He was simply too distracting.  And it was their wedding night.  She wanted to give him her gift, and see whatever awaited them in the Master Suite - whatever he'd planned.

Slowly, she crept toward him, and subtly Force-froze him.  He didn't quite notice it until he felt her hands on him, roaming over his body.  She started with his broad, muscular shoulders and ran her hands down his back, then further down over his buttocks.  Hearing his sharp intake of breath, she knew she was getting to him.  Moving in front of him, she didn't remove her hands from his body as she ran them over to his abdomen, and up his chest.  "Rey.  What are you doing?"  He questioned.

"Exploring."  She answered, running her hands downward, skirting them over his hips.   He growled in response, still unable to move due to her hold.  "Sweetheart.   Release me."

She leaned up on her tiptoes to whisper into his ear, as her hand slipped down to stroke his hardness.  "No."  She smirked.  Giving him a soft kiss, and running her tongue across his lips, she gave him a seductive look and turned to saunter away.   "I'll be waiting for you in the Master Suite."  She teased.

"Rey!"  He shouted, causing her to giggle.

She knew it wouldn't take long before he was able to break her hold.  Walking quickly, she tried to put as much distance between them as possible, before he was able to catch up with her.  It wasn't long before she could hear his footsteps pounding behind her - getting closer, and she shrieked, breaking into a run.  However, the heeled dress shoes she was wearing, combined with  Padmé's beautiful wedding dress, made running almost impossible, as she couldn't take a full stride.   Quickly pulling the shoes off mid run, she attempted to maintain her distance from him, but could still hear his footsteps getting closer.

Looking back, she could see that he was gaining on her, a determined look on his face, and she shrieked again, picking up the pace.  Unfortunately, her foot caught in the train of the dress and she started to pitch forward.  However, she stopped, frozen in mid-air, as Ben approached her from behind with a huge grin on his face.   He circled around her silently, turning her mid-air, while he cocked his head at her.   "Hmmm.  Well Sweetheart, it would appear that the shoe is on the other foot, doesn't it?  Or, in the middle of the hall."  He smirked, looking back at the pair of discarded shoes.

He took a deep breath.   "Now, what should I do with you?"  Moving her to stand on her feet, he smirked into her eyes.  Raising his hand, he caressed her cheek softly before letting his hand continue downward to stroke her breast.  She was silent, the only thing able to move were her eyes, and they widened at his touch.  Leaning into her, her breathed into her ear.   "How does this feel?"  He asked, running his hand behind her to grab her ass cheek, gently squeezing.

Placing a deep kiss upon her mouth, he pulled back, his own desire showing in his eyes, his retaliatory game affecting him just as strongly.   Kissing her neck, he leaned up to nip her ear.   "Do you like this?"  He whispered.   "Knowing that I can do whatever I want?  How does that make you feel?"  His voice was deep and seductive as he asked the questions.

Rey couldn't believe the feelings coursing through her.  This was something that they'd never done, a game they'd never played.  She had teasingly done this to him in the gallery, but never imagined the result if their roles were reversed.  She was shocked at the intensity of what she was feeling.  She knew he wouldn't hurt her, but the feeling of being completely at his mercy did things to her.  Made her breathing speed up, made her knees feel weak, and made desire – intensely strong desire – course through her.  And he knew it.  She knew he could feel it.  She could see it in his eyes, and in the smirk that was upon his face.

"Interesting."  He mused.   "While I would definitely like to explore your reaction to my.... control?  Domination? – a little more, I don't think that this is the night to do so."  He gently ran his hand across her collarbone and over her shoulder, smiling softly as he released his hold on her.    "But you should at least thank me from saving you from a nasty fall."

It took Rey a minute to find her feet once Ben set her down.  Once she did, she launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck, kissing him furiously.  She could hear him chuckle as he kissed her back, his ardor matching hers.  "We'll definitely be playing that game again."

Sweeping her up into his arms, he carried her the rest of the way to the Master Suite.   "I had them leave a cold supper out for us.  As well as.....dessert."  He smiled mischievously.

When he set her down, she looked around her, enchanted by their romantic haven.  The sun had long since set, but the room was lit with an abundance of candles, casting a soft glow everywhere she looked.  The bed was set with a white covering that had been sprinkled with red flower petals.  Covered platters sat off to the side, near a small table with 2 chairs, set with a small, fluttering candle.  "Ben."  She looked at him breathlessly.  "Its absolutely beautiful."

He grinned, his heart still pounding a heavy beat in his chest.   "I'm glad you like it.   I... wanted it to be special for...tonight."

Anticipation flowed though her at his low, seductive tone, and she had to rub her thighs together to try to relieve the ache that had seemed to settle between them.

"Are you hungry?"  He asked.

"Just a little.  I can wait."  She replied.  Turning, she sauntered back to him and slowly wrapped her arms around his neck for a slow, soft kiss.

Breaking the kiss, he leaned back to look deeply into her eyes.   "Rey.  I want us to remember this night for the rest of our lives."   He murmured softly.  "Even into eternity."  He took a deep breath.   "These feelings – this never ending passion for each other."

She pulled herself back to him, kissing him slowly but passionately once again.  "We will.  We'll always remember this night.   I know it."   Looking into his eyes, she told him.  "I....I'd like to change, if that's okay?"  Ben nodded back at her, as she turned.   "Will you help me with my dress?"

His mouth went dry as he gazed upon the long column of buttons that snaked down her back from her collar to the top of her buttocks.   Swallowing thickly, he ran his fingers down that column of buttons, causing her back to arch.  Stepping forward, he placed a kiss on her exposed neck.   "Of course.  But first, I'd like you to try something."  Walking over to the table, he picked up a bottle that was sitting in a bucket of ice and poured some bubbly liquid into two thin, tall glasses.  Handing her one of the glasses, he walked over to the platters and removed one of the lids, displaying a tray of red berries that had been dipped in chocolate.  Taking one from the tray, he walked back to her and held out the fruit for her to take a bite.  "Try this.  Take a bite of the fruit, followed by a sip of the wine."

Her face showed a hint of alarm.  "Sonnet said I shouldn't drink any more wine while I'm pregnant."

Smiling reassuringly, he stroked his hand down her cheek.   "That's true."   He told her.  "But one small glass now and then is allowed.   I promise."  He said softly.   "Trust me.  It's okay.  I wouldn't give it to you if it wasn't.  And you'll love it."

Her eyes never left his as she opened her mouth and waited for him to place the fruit between her lips.   She could hear his sharp exhale as his eyes darkened with lust.  His breathing sped up as he moved the fruit to her lips and let her take a bite.

Her eyes widened as the flavours burst in her mouth.   "Mmmmm.  It is delicious."  She chewed the morsel and took a small sip of the wine, her face once again registering pleasure and surprise at the delectable taste.

Ben watched her intently, searching her face and studying her reactions.   Her tongue darted out to lick the juice from her bottom lip and he moaned, unable to wait any longer before leaning forward to capture her lips in his.

She kissed him back, desire growing, beginning to streak through her body, her hands moving up to tangle in Ben's hair.  His hands roamed down and clutched the cheeks of her butt, pulling her against his hardened length, causing them both to moan.

The kiss continued to deepen, getting more out of control, as desire surged between them.   Rey pulled back, leaning her head against his chest, breathing heavily.  Glancing up at his face, she quietly told him.   "I.. I think its time for you to help me with my dress now."

Swallowing thickly, his hands were shaking as he turned her and began undoing the small white buttons at the back of her dress.  At each new button, he spread the fabric further and further apart, placing kisses lower and lower along her back.  He could feel Rey's shivers as his hands caressed her soft skin as it was revealed to him, before kissing the beautiful freckles on her back.

When he was done, he ran his hands up and down along her back, underneath the folds of the dress that Rey clutched to the front of her.  He could hear her soft sighs that turned into a breathy moan when he leaned forward to kiss her neck, scraping his teeth along it before gently running his tongue over the area as if to make amends for the small injury.

"Thank you."  she sighed.  "I'll be back in a minute."   Turning to look at him, her dress clutched to her breasts, he didn't think he'd ever seen a more alluring site in his entire life.   Incapable of speech, he just nodded and watched her pick up her small bag and head into the fresher to change.

Blowing out a breath, he ran a hand over his face and jumped up, wanting to change out of his suit into more comfortable clothes too.

In the fresher, Rey searched through her bag, looking for the garment the seamstresses told her she should wear on her wedding night, and not before.   Finding it, she pulled it out and held it up.  It was a short, white sleeping gown made of the softest, sheerest fabric she had ever seen.   It was almost transparent, and was similar to the fabric her neck scarves were made of.   Smiling, she suspected that Ben would like it.  Really like it.

Digging back into the bag, she was looking for the small box that held the matching amulets she had made from Anakin's split kyber crystal.  Instead, she found the matching panties for the negligee.  Smiling mischievously, she tossed the panties back into the bag, and reached in to pull out the gift box.   Opening the box, she took another look at the trinkets, running her finger along them, feeling the Force thrum through the crystals.  She hoped he would like his.

Ben was sitting in a comfortable chair, quietly meditating for a few minutes to gain some strength and energy, and to calm his rampant anticipation of what was to come.   Hearing the door to the fresher open, he watched Rey walk into the room, and all the breath left his body.  Maker she's lovely.  He thought.   His gaze flicked over her, taking in the sheer negligee she was wearing.  It was definitely designed to induce desire.   Held up with only two very thin straps, virtually all the skin on her shoulders and collarbones were bare.  The material covering her breasts was trimmed in lace at the edges that dipped into a deep vee between them.

The bottom of the dress barely covered the tops of her thighs, and was slit up her left leg to the top of her hip, trimmed in the same lace as the rest of the garment.  The fabric itself was so sheer it was almost transparent – her nipples and the dark triangle between her thighs were clearly visible through it.

The candlelight flickered around her, creating a mysterious play of shadow and light over her body, and gave her skin an even softer, ethereal glow.  It was one of the most beautiful, erotic things he'd ever seen – could ever even have imagined – in his entire life.  His hard shaft throbbed painfully at the sight, as he tried to find his voice.

"Wow."  Was all he could manage.  Getting up from the chair, he stalked toward her, now shirtless, in a pair of loose black pants.

Rey watched him approach her, staring into his eyes, not breaking his gaze.  He stopped in front of her, his hunger clearly evident on his face, his breathing deep and erratic.  "You look kind of wow yourself."

He reached out his hand and stoked the backs of his fingers from her shoulder down to her hip, his eyes travelling downward with the movement of his hand.  He could hear her gasp when he got to her breast, and feel the peak of her nipple that was showing prominently through the fabric.  His hands snaked around her waist and pulled her against him, once again looking into her eyes before nuzzling her cheek and burying his face in the crook of her neck, planting a kiss there.  "I love you."  He breathed.  "You're so beautiful. Mesmerizing. And Gods you look so hot in that – I want to devour every inch of you."

Rey was melting.  Slowly but surely.   She was going to end up as a puddle on the floor.  First his fiery gaze, then the soft skim of his hand down her body, followed by the feel of him pressed against her as he stroked his own face against her jaw before kissing her neck.  But it was his words that did her in – his words and his voice.  That sexy voice that never failed to arouse her.

Remembering the small box in her hand, she used the Force to send it to one of the small tables beside the bed before finally wrapping her arms around his neck and sinking into a deep kiss.   He groaned, lifting her up and pressing her firmly against him.  His hands moved down her back and then further to try to support her more firmly.  He froze and huffed out a breath when his hands met the bare skin of her butt cheeks.  Breaking their kiss, he looked at her in shock while she just smirked back and wrapped her legs around him before pulling herself even closer to kiss him deeply once again.

He groaned, almost reaching the point of it all being too much.  She never ceased to surprise him.  Never in a million years would he have expected her to come out here in such a sexy outfit, looking like his own personal goddess – and pantyless to top it off.  He didn't think it was possible, but the mere thought made him even harder.

*******SMUT STARTS HERE**********

Walking her over to the bed, he let her gently slide down him until she was seated at the edge of the mattress, looking up at him with swollen lips and hungry eyes.  She placed her hands onto his toned abs, running them up to his chest and back down again before turning her attention to the stiff erection that was literally staring her in the face, causing a large tent in the sleep pants he'd changed into.  Running her hand up and down his length, she heard him suck in his breath on a hiss before letting it out on a low moan.  Looking back up into his eyes, she reached for the waistband of his pants and pulled them down to his knees, taking his underwear with them, exposing his stiff member.  Taking him into her hand, she gave him a few soft strokes from tip to base before leaning over to place a long lick across his entire length.

She loved the sounds he made when she did this to him.  It made her feel powerful, and always aroused her even more.  Tilting him toward her, she softly took the head into her mouth, causing him to release a garbled moan.   Looking up at him, his head was thrown back and his mouth was hanging open, starting to pant.  Becoming emboldened, she took even more of him into her mouth and sucked.  At this, he let out a loud groan and placed his hand on her head, lightly pushing her down his length again.  A thrill went through her, causing her to smile, and she increased her efforts to make him come apart.

She could hear his breathing become very loud as he suddenly pulled her away from him.   "Sweetheart, you have to stop.   I won't last if you keep doing that.  It feels way too good – and I want you too much right now."

Pouting up at him, she replied with a playful smile.  "And you don't think I'd be able to have you ready to go again in a few minutes?"

He laughed.   "I know you could.  But I wanted tonight to be about you.   I have a few ideas...." He grinned lasciviously.

Raising a brow, she shot back.   "Tonight is about us.   And right now, I'm also enjoying this.  Very much."  She told him, taking him into her hand again and stroking up and down.  His eyes drifted closed once again, a low rumble emanating from his chest as she leaned forward to kiss him intimately once more.

Ben's breathing was unsteady and he felt his knees go weak as she took him into her mouth again.   He'd been so keyed up all day, imagining what he'd planned to do to her tonight that he knew it wouldn't be much longer, already edging close to his climax.  His entire body was beginning to tingle, his jaw going slack as she continued to pleasure him with her mouth.  One hand rested on the back of her head, while the other reached down to rub and squeeze her breasts over the silky negligee, and he could hear her mewl softly at his touch.

Glancing down at her, he once again realized that this beautiful goddess was now his wife.  The thought alone was almost enough to undo him.  That, combined with the erotic picture she posed, as well as the feeling of her lips ardently sliding along his length shot a sharp jolt of pleasure through him, and fire began racing through his veins.  He let out a long whimpering groan, causing her to moan around him as well.  The vibration in her throat pushed him completely over the edge.  His body tensed and he loudly croaked out her name as fiery pleasure coursed through his entire body.  "Rey!"

Rey could feel how aroused Ben had been, and knew how much he enjoyed it when she used her mouth on him.  It was probably not very different from how she felt when he did the same to her.   She liked this.  The sounds he'd been making had been growing louder and louder, his breathing becoming more erratic as she'd brought him closer to his tipping point.  She could feel the intensity building, having been almost as affected as him.  The wetness and ache between her thighs intensified, and her own breathing became erratic when his hands reached down and began to roughly caress her breasts, causing her to make a soft sound.   That seemed to spur him on even more, as he suddenly let out a very loud, gravelly moan that elicited a loud moan from her in response.

It was as if his breathing stopped, as he threw back his head and cried out her name, his fingers finding their way into the braids that were still in her hair.   She could feel him begin to pulse in her mouth, and continued her tender onslaught as he groaned loudly and rasped through his climax.  She had never taken him all the way through to the end in her mouth, but wanted him to remember this night as well, and so was determined to see it through.  The salty, slightly musky taste of him was more intense than usual, but not entirely unpleasant as she swallowed him down.  His long and loud reaction, and the feel of his fingers clutching her hair made it completely worth it.

His hands were shaking in her hair as he came down from the high of one of the most intense orgasms he'd ever had.  She was softly kissing his hips and stomach when her eyes flicked up to his, vixen-like sensual pride written in the small, knowing smile on her face.   Leaning down, he placed both hands beside her on the bed and kissed her deeply.  "That..... that was incredible.  You are incredible.   I am literally shaking.  But, you did not have to do that Sweetheart."

"I know."  She purred.   "I wanted to.  I love reducing you to that state."  She kissed him back.   "I could feel how much you enjoyed it.  And I liked it too."  Kissing him again, she whispered.  "It made me so wet Ben."  He shuddered at her whispered admission.

He groaned, inhaling deeply, kissing her once again.  Picking her up, he shifted her back onto the bed and crawled on top of her, balancing his weight on his forearms to keep it off of her.  "So it made you really wet?"  He murmured huskily, kissing her neck.

"It did."  She sighed out, tilting her head sideways to give him better access.  His hand moved lower, his thumb grazing over her nipple, peaking through the material.

"This sleeping gown is beautiful, Rey.  You look like a goddess in it.  My goddess."  His thumb continued to stroke over her hardened nipple, and he leaned down to put his mouth on it, nibbling slightly, leaving a wet spot on the fabric.  She arched up into him, mewling slightly, telling him that she wanted more.  "You like that?"  He teased deeply, biting her lightly before moving lower.  The negligee had ridden up, and her bare sex was fully exposed to him.  Dipping lower, he softly licked at her slit, causing her back to arch even more with a plaintive cry.

He moved the bottom of the gown up even farther, exposing her hips and belly, placing gentle, teasing kisses there as he moved his way upward, continuing to expose more of her up to the tops of her breasts.  Giving her a quick kiss on the mouth, he smiled down at her.  "I'll be right back."

Her face showed confusion.  "What?  Where are you going?"   She sat up as he got off of the bed, the gown falling back down to her hips.

"Not far."  He told her, removing the bottle from the ice bucket and pouring a fresh glass of the cold, bubbly liquid.   He also grabbed berry from the tray and turned back to face her.   "As much as I want to keep looking at you in that little dress, I think you should probably take it off now...."

Raising a questioning brow at him, he gave her a wicked smile before she complied and pulled the sleeping gown over her head.  He set the glass down on the table beside the bed, and crawled back over to her.  "Lie back."  He commanded softly.

She continued to look at him curiously, but lowered herself back down to the bed.  The scent of the flower petals floated in the air all around her, enhancing the enchantment of the moment.   His eyes held a hint of naughty mischief as he took the berry, and starting at her forehead, began slowly and softly running the chocolate covered tip of it downward; over her nose and lips, and further over her chin, down to the hollow at her throat, between her breasts and over her belly, stopping at the top of her sex.

The feeling of the cool berry running over her skin was softly erotic, and something about the fact it was just a berry seemed to heighten the feeling.  She gasped as he ran the berry back up over her belly to her breasts, circling it on and around her nipple over and over again, moving first from one breast and then onto the other.

"Beautiful."  She could hear him whisper quietly.  Glancing down, she realized that the chocolate had started to melt, and was now smeared all over her nipples.   His hungry gaze was focused on those chocolate covered peaks, causing her to moan, and a shot of heat and wetness rushed between her thighs when she realized what he intended to do.

His naughty smirk became even more purposeful as he leaned forward and took her breast into his mouth, licking and sucking the chocolate off of her nipples.  Her back arched and she couldn't stop another loud moan from escaping her lips.   "Gods, Ben.  That's....that's...."  She couldn't finish her thought as his teeth scraped over her nipple causing her to whimper in pleasure.  Her eyes were closed and her head was thrown back when she suddenly felt drips of icy cold liquid on her breasts and nipples.   The shock of the cold liquid and the contrast between that and the heat left by Ben's mouth caused her nipples to harden even more and her back to arch. It elicited a sharp gasp of pleasure from her, turning into a long moan as the cold of the liquid was once again replaced by his hot mouth and tongue.

The sensations coursing through her were intensely erotic, and she was practically writhing on the bed, overcome with a burning desire for him.  Her breasts and body were tingling, and her hands were fisted in the sheets as he took her deeper and deeper into a state of consuming need.   She could feel more of the cold liquid being poured over and between her breasts, running down her abdomen before being caught by Ben's mouth as he licked it up, planting hot kisses and nips as he went, causing goosebumps to form on her skin.  "Ben...."  She whined, and felt him smile against her skin.

His breath ghosted over her sex, causing her to shiver in anticipation.   "Is this what you want Sweetheart?"  He teased huskily, his face dangerously close to her womanhood.

"Yes....."  She breathed out.   "Please."  She whimpered.

He looked up at his beautiful wife, who was a hot mess sprawled across the bed, breathing erratically and arching herself up to try to get his mouth onto her.  He loved that he could do this to her, and had been fantasizing about the berries and the wine for what seemed like ages.  The fact that she had responded as he'd only dreamed had lit the fire of need in him once more.  He was already hard and aching again, but first he wanted to give her the same pleasure she'd given him.  He could always make her lose herself entirely when he did this, and he wanted to see, feel, hear and taste her pleasure as she came.  He took a sip of the cold wine, swirling it around in his mouth before leaning down to kiss her intimately.

Her moan was so loud when his cold tongue touched her hot sex, it shot straight through him, making his shaft jerk as he moaned along with her.  He was almost beyond rational thought as frantically licked and lapped at her, pressing his tongue firmly against the little nub, as she cried out louder and louder.  His hands were gripping her thighs, squeezing gently, as his kisses to her folds became deeper and hungrier, losing himself to the moment.  He pushed his tongue into her, and he could feel her whimpers become more desperate and wild.   She was close, and just the smallest push would tip her over the edge.  Focusing his tongue once again on the little nub of nerves at the top of her folds, he slowly inserted two fingers into her and her orgasm literally burst upon her.   She cried out, repeating his name over an over.  "Ben!  Oh Gods Ben.  Ben....."

He shuddered, trying to calm himself down after the raw intensity of her climax, and the answering need it caused in him.  Breathing heavily, he kissed the inside of her thighs as he slowly inched his way back up her body, planting more kisses and small nips along the way.   Her expression was dazed, still not quite recovered from the experience.

Her eyes were luminous when they opened to gaze at him in soft wonder.  Her palm came up to stroke his cheek, and he leaned into it, nuzzling into her affection.  "Ben."  Was all she could manage on a breathy moan.  Taking another deep breath, she found her voice.  "That was amazing."  She kissed him.  "And hot."  She smiled at him.  "It seemed so.... Naughty."

He chuckled back at her.   "I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.   I've been thinking of the berries and the sparkling wine..... for awhile."

She smirked at him mischievously.  "I'll have to try it on you sometime."  His eyes darkened, and he shifted slightly, causing her to finally notice the very hard erection that was pressing against her thigh.  Smiling again, she whispered.  "I see you're all ready to go again."

Blushing, he nuzzled her neck.  "Yes.  I really enjoyed all of that too.  Your reactions were beautiful.  And so hot."  He smiled wickedly.

Kissing him deeply, she ran her hands through his hair and shifted her leg slightly, moving so that her center was positioned perfectly below him.  He shuddered and sucked in a breath, once again nuzzling into her to kiss her neck and jaw, placing a soft nip on her earlobe followed by a light stroke of his tongue.  Leaning back up to look at her, his eyes were darkly intense, whereas hers were closed, a blissful smile upon her face.  He continued to kiss her, moving down the valley between her breasts, placing a quick kiss on the top of her belly.

He crawled off of her, and she opened her eyes to look at him quizzically.  Tugging on her legs he pulled her butt to the edge of the bed.   "I was putting too much weight on the baby again.  I could feel it."  Standing between her legs, he positioned himself as she wrapped her legs around his hips, staring deeply into his eyes as she slowly used her legs to pull him down to her.   "I love you so much."  He whispered throatily as he filled her, watching her eyes flutter closed and her neck arch back on the pillow at the sensation of him inside of her.  "My beautiful Rey.  My wife."

Her eyes opened, locking with his.   "I love you...."  She whispered, her face lost in pleasure, and at the feel of him everywhere - inside of her, over her, surrounding her.   Running her hands through his hair, she scraped her nails over his scalp, drawing a low moan from his throat as she kissed him slowly, deeply and passionately, while he thrust into her over and over.

*******SMUT ENDS HERE**********(slightly mature content below)

Their lovemaking was slow and unhurried, yet remarkably intense.   Neither was able to hold back the sounds of their pleasure each time their hips connected.  The bond was wide open, and the feelings flowing back and forth between them were almost overwhelming.  Passion, joy, relief, and love.  Overwhelming, unselfish love.  The Force was sparking and humming around them, almost glowing, appearing to bathe them in light.  Tendrils of it reached out and wrapped around the other, as if pulling them even closer, trying to merge them together into one.

They had wanted it to be a night and an experience they'd both remember, and it was.   Completely lost in each other, everything around them ceased to exist except for the two of them and all they were feeling.    As their passion crested and peaked, their connection sparked like never before, the doors between their souls thrown open even wider on a tide of emotion that pushed them both over the edge.  Climaxing together, it washed over both of them powerfully, cementing them in a way neither had ever thought possible.  For a brief moment, it felt like they truly were one - physically, emotionally, and intimately.

As they came down from the high of their lovemaking, their eyes never left one another's.  Their breathing was still heavy and ragged, both slightly awed and shaking at the experience they'd just shared.  Ben leaned over and kissed her once more.  Softly.  Lingering.   "Beautiful."  He rasped quietly.

She nodded up at him, emotional tears streaming from her eyes.   "Yes."  She croaked out, a smile finally appearing.  "It was."  She reached out her hand and laced her fingers with his.   "Unforgettable."

****

Ben gazed at her in the soft glow of the candlelight, while they sat at the small table and ate the cold supper that had been prepared for them.   She was wearing the negligee once again and he was entranced by how her skin glowed in the soft light.

They were both quiet, but happiness and contentment radiated around them as their eyes continued to linger on each other, softly basking in the afterglow of their day.  They were almost finished their meal when Rey remembered the present.

"Oh! I almost forgot!"  She called the box over to her hand, and held it out to him.   "This is for you.  Well, us."

He looked at the small silver box in surprise, as if he were almost afraid to touch it.  "What is it?" 

Smiling back, she replied.   "Open it and find out."

Taking it from her hand, he gazed down at it before looking back at her, still a bit stunned.

"What?   You're surprised I got you a wedding gift?"  She teased.

"No.  Yes.  I mean...."  He tripped over the words.  "I guess I am surprised."

Studying him, she could see that he really was a bit dazed, and it suddenly dawned on her that she'd never given him a gift.  Over the past months, he'd gotten her so many things – starting with her lightsaber hilt, her scarves, and more.   But until now, she'd never given anything to him.  She wondered when he'd last received a gift from anyone.  It was probably not in a very long time, which might be why he seemed so surprised.  Her heart ached, not having thought of it sooner.

When he opened the box and saw the two pendants his mouth fell open.   "The crystal from Anakin's lightsaber...."

She smiled softly at the wondrous tone in his voice.   "The crystal responded to both of us in the Throne Room – like it wanted to be with both of us – together.  I thought that the pendants were a good way to do that, as the two halves represent us.   Two halves of a whole."

He looked up at her with shining eyes.  "Rey...."  He croaked out.   "They're beautiful."

"I would've sent it over before the ceremony, but I thought we should be together when you opened it."

He nodded silently, studying the pendants.   The two halves of the kyber crystal were mounted on loops, with silver metal chains strung through them.   Ben's chain was made of a slightly thicker weave, whereas Rey's was a bit more decorative, the entire crystal encased in a fine nest of silver metal wire that formed the loop at the end.

"They're beautiful.  And symbolic."   He removed Rey's pendant and held it up.  "Here – let me."  Standing up and moving closer, he looped it over her head, running his fingers over the crystal where it rested just above her breasts.

Smiling up at him, she held her hand out for his pendant, and she repeated the action, looping it over his head when he bent forward.   "It looks good on you."

Reaching up, he clasped the crystal in his hand.   "It feels right."

She nodded, whispering.   "It does, doesn't it?"

His eyes travelled over her face and up to her hair.   "Your hair is beautiful, by the way."

Rey blushed and looked down.   "Your mother did the braids."

"I'm not surprised."  He smiled.  "She's always had a talent for braids."   Looking at her adoringly, he asked.  "Do you want me to take them out for you?"

She nodded.   "Could you?"  She sat down in the chair once again.  "They're starting to get a little uncomfortable."

Moving behind her chair, he rested his hands on her shoulders.  Leaning down, he kissed her neck softly before moving his hands into her hair to start untying the braids.  His voice was deeply soft when he asked.  "Did you know, that on Alderaan, one of the most intimate things a husband can do is take out his wife's braids?"

Rey shivered, squirming in her seat.  Suddenly it was hard to catch her breath.  "I didn't know that."  She replied softly.  "I think I see why though...."  She could feel a chuckle rumble through him and his hands roamed down her neck, shoulders and arms.  Her head fell back and she looked up at him with a glint in her eye.  "I thought you were supposed to be taking my hair down."

"I got distracted."   He smirked down at her devilishly, and leaned over for a kiss.

"I see."  She laughed.

She could feel him tilt her head slightly, and his hands gently started to work at undoing the plaits.    Leaning forward, she picked up the glass of wine and gazed at it, a small smirk on her face, clearly remembering their earlier encounter.  Ben watched her looking at the glass, glinting in the soft candlelight, before she slowly brought the glass to her lips for a sip.  A wave of desire washed over him through the bond, and his fingers tightened slightly in her hair.

Bending forward, he whispered into her ear.  "If you keep doing that I'm going to get very distracted again."   He told her, giving her a kiss on the neck.

He could feel her shiver again. "Ooops."  She replied playfully, and he growled, giving her a chaste kiss on the top of her head.

His fingers continued working, while Rey kept snacking on a few of the delicacies in front of her.   He was almost finished with her braids when his attention strayed to her hands.  She was eating one of the chocolate covered berries, and the sight made his hands still.  Unsure whether she was doing it intentionally, he watched in rapt fascination as she began to slowly lick the chocolate off of the berry, before popping the end of it into her mouth to gently suck at it as the chocolate melted.  Her tongue darted out again and began lapping at the now melted chocolate, as he stood transfixed by the erotic sight, his shaft hardening almost painfully.

Rey could hear his breathing speed up and get louder behind her, and smirked inwardly.  He was definitely enjoying her little show.  "Is something wrong?"  She asked innocently.

Growling, he spun her chair around and bent over to look into her eyes, which were smiling back at him mischievously.   She raised a brow in question and waited for him to say something.

Her lips were still covered in chocolate, and he shot forward, capturing them in his for a deep and frantic kiss.   "You little temptress.  You did do that intentionally."

"Do what?"  She asked guilelessly.

Growling once again, he picked her up out of the chair and carried her over to the bed, gently tossing her onto it.  The scattered petals were still on the surface of the coverlet, and she was enveloped in their soft fragrance.  Leaning up on her elbows, she gazed at him, noting the prominent bulge that was once again evident in his sleep pants.  His potent virility never ceased to amaze her.  She hadn't been joking when she'd told him earlier that he'd be ready to go again in a few minutes.  He was always ready - and she loved it.  They were connected to each other so deeply on an emotional level, so readily feeling each other's feelings and emotions that it was actually difficult for both of them not to get aroused when they touched.

Smiling at him, she patted the bed beside her.   "Strip and come here."

His brow quirked.   "Bossy thing, aren't you?"

He shucked his sleep pants and crawled onto the bed.   Rey scooted back out of his reach and pointed to the top of the bed.   "Move over there and sit with your back against the headboard." His brows raised even higher this time, but he complied once again, secretly loving the times she took over their lovemaking.  It was hot.

Rey watched as he scooted himself up to the headboard and positioned himself as she had commanded.  Her breathing sped up and she felt the heat intensify and streak through her as she began crawling towards him.  Her eyes were locked onto him, and she could see his own eyes darken as she began running her hands up his legs, and further up to his chest.  Throwing a leg over his abs, she sat straddling him and pulled his lips to hers for a deep kiss.

Pulling herself back she gazed deeply into his eyes, softly running her hands over his face.  "Ben.   I meant every word I said to you in my vows.   Every. Single. Word."

His breath caught, looking into her earnest eyes, feeling her emotions wash over him like a warm blanket.  Swallowing thickly, he told her.  "I know Sweetheart.   I did too.  Every word."

Leaning forward in unison, they wrapped themselves around one another and sank into bliss, enjoying the simplicity of their love and passion for one another for the rest of the night.