Oh, I adore this! I love how you've drawn Erik as afraid of contact, even though he craves it. And a brave!Christine is wonderful too (I think a lot of writers forget how brave she is in Leroux). Absolutely wonderful!

God this is beautiful

Love it.

That was sexy.

I can’t believe you left it this way. But at the same time I love you for it omg. My heart. It’s so beautiful to read! And Erik’s reactions and thoughts. They are perfect! I would love more to read of this but thank you so much for sharing. Ahhhhh brb my heart.

Zomg I was NOT ready for it to end there! Simply beautiful.

I don't even know what to write- this was so perfect!

So...freaking...good

I always love the idea that Erik, formidably controles in just about all situations that have nothing to do with true intimacy, is reduced to trembling adoration before Christine. One of my favorite E/C tropes and you've done a marvelous job.
Edda

Ahh this was so sweet! I loved the pacing, the descripiveness really felt like Erik, it was wonderful

Oops! Accidentally hit post too soon. This is beautiful and your writing is gorgeous. Just a perfect piece.

So enchanting. Gosh this one i could read again and again

This is beautifully conceived: Christine is bare, but it's very much Erik who is vulnerable. I liked the way you go through the stages of his thought process, and the conflict he sees between Christine as divine vs human, selfishness and desire vs anxiety and fear. Good work!

Very beautiful. Years of wanting to be loved and now finally he has it.

"He is unable to stop the whimper at the question—he had not planned this far ahead"-in a way that's such a depressing line, because the poor man just cannot even fathom a world where someone wants him. My heart didn't need that, Boggle, thanks.

I like a determined, gentle but firm, Christine. She certainly has to take the lead here, as Erik's brain is making Windows shut down noises. I love how she soothes him with the soft touches, and yet still makes it clear that this is their wedding night and she wants him, accepts him.

You've some utterly lovely turns-of-phrase in this-wind in the leaves, he melts into her, human embodiment of a heartbeat, delivering life to the unworthy, to touch him, to-heaven help her-be touched.

This is sweet and trusting, and in character, with some nice Leroux-esque feelings to it. Good steady pacing, lots of emotional punch. I hope we see many more offerings from you!