Exton

Pandora watched Ob as the song ended between him and Nick; she rose and crossed the floor to him as if transfixed... he met her as she crossed the room and swept her into his arms, his grip so tight they were molded together as if one. Ahhh, she sighed mentally as she felt him and the sexual tension he tried to hold in check... this magnificent male creature was hers, heart and soul... and she was his; she raised her eyes to him and he lowered his mouth to capture her in a savage kiss that acknowledged all she thought was true.

The children had been sent up to the nursery to play quietly for awhile before sleep; and the atmosphere of the room had changed subtly after the young ones were gone. Pandora knew all this energy charging the room would lead to a fantastic night of lovemaking... and she ground herself closer to tell Ob she was surrendering to the feelings.

Glimpses of the room's occupants told her that couples were pairing up; she could feel and hear the mental murmurs among the family members as Stoney and Alise, Eric and Star, and the others began thinking about their own private celebrations. Rowan was relaxing in her father's arms and she knew Traeger would draw her away to spend the night with him... so seldom did she have a night without a patient to attend.

Soon it would be time to decorate for Yule; Pandora knew Tori needed to take it easy, but she had always been part of planning the festive decorations for the tavern and she didn't want this year to be any different... she could handle many things on the computer while her body built its strength back.

The dance ended and Ob reluctantly released her,keeping a grip on her waist as they walked to the family table. "Eric,do you think as it grows closer to Yule it would be safe to take the children to find a Yule log in the woods near your home?

Pandora knew they would need an armed group... with remnants of Drow still alive to serve the evil priestess.

They talked among the family, putting a loose plan together.