So sorry for the long pause. I was ill for a while and tons of doctor visits lead to a large wall of writers block. But I finally got time to push this chapter out. Let me know what you think please thank you!

Chapter 7

Quinn tried her best to avoid Riften at all costs when Farkas was with her. It wasnt that she didnt want to get married to him, it was just... she wasnt sure if it was the time yet. It had been months since the trip into Ysgramor tomb, and they had rarely parted ways since then. The days where spent seeking out things, and doing odd quests and tasks for people around Skyrim, she had even gone up to the gray beards to start her training. And every night they spent in each others arms rolling on the ground in sweet sweaty bliss, and in the end when she was laying on his chest, he would ask if she was ready to go to Riften yet, and ever night she was a coward. Faking sleep to avoid the question. He would sigh kiss the top of her head and wrap his arms around her before drifting off. Tonight was just one of those nights. He had just drifted off, his breathing slow and deep. Slipping out of his arms she wrapped herself in a blanket and wandered a few feet away to the river side. Her back to the dying fire light she tilted her head back and watched the stars move across the night sky.

Her mind raced over so many things in those moments, mostly about her and Farkas and what she was going to do. She knew she was in love with him, but she had never seen herself as a married woman. What would he expect of her when they where married? She was no simple house wife to be left behind while her mighty husband went out and had wild grand adventures. Then what about kids? Out of habit her mind turned to her father and her hand reached up to trace the scar burned into her cheek from him. Did she even want to pass that sort of crazy on? Dropping her head down she sighed deeply feeling like the whole weight of the world was on her shoulders.

Suddenly hands landed on her shoulders and she jumped until his sent filled her nose making her relax just a little bit. He kissed her neck softly making her shiver as his hands slid down her arms before he rested his chin on her shoulder.

"You looked like you had something on your mind. Anything you want to talk about?" He muttered turning her around to face him. He was completely in the buff, and though it was something she really shouldn't blush over she felt her cheeks start to heat up.

"No I was just, well thinking of what to do next. I think we might head to the Reach. I hear there are some issues going on up there." A look crossed his face for a moment and was gone before she could tell what it was. He sighed then pulled back leaving her feeling like she just took a hit to the gut.

"Oh, I thought since we are this close to Riften we would stop and visit the temple of Mara." He sighed and pushed a hand threw his hair as he turned away from her. She found herself reaching out to him before he spun back around to face her. "Why is it that every time we get close to Riften you always seem to find a reason to avoid it?" She opened her mouth to say something but she had nothing. Dropping her gaze she just shook her head and sighed.

"I dont know. I worry about a few things, and I just dont want to get married until I have them quieted." Slowly she raised her eyes back up to his and her gut fell to her feet. She would be frozen where she stood if he knew any magic.

"What things do you have to think about?" He growled his wolf coming to the foreground Quinn shifted from foot to foot under his gaze. She brought one shoulder up and let it drop as she looked away.

"Just things Farkas things I am not sure about. Like... what do you expect from me once we are married? I am no little house wife to stay home and dote on you as wander around the whole of Skyrim. What would change, and what I am willing to change. I dont know I have a million thoughts running threw my head that Im trying to sort out!" She had started pacing some time during the rant and now stopped to look back at him.

His nose flared as he tried to keep the wolf in a battle for him seeing how close the wolf was to the surface. "You dont think that maybe you should have asked me some of these questions? Dont you think that maybe I could tell that I wouldnt expect you to stay home and take care of the house, that I would want you by my side when I am adventuring!" He cursed and turned around grabbing his pants he shoved his legs into them growling. "I dont want you to change anything Quinn Because I am in love with the woman you are now! If you need to think about things then fine, come find me in Whiterun." He finished getting dressed then mounted his horse and took off. Quinn felt as if her heart had stopped beating in her chest as she watched him ride away. She couldnt go back to sleep after that, in fact she stayed up all night watching the sky grow lighter trying to think why she didnt go after him and tell him she was just a fool. When the sun was peeking over the mountains she sighed and got up quickly getting her armor on. Packing up the camp she strapped it all to her horse and froze.

She had every intention to go right to Whiterun and find Farkas, but as she nudged her horse she found herself turning toward Riften. The city stank of filthy water and fish, not exactly the best place to get married in her mind. Wandering around she wound up crossing paths with Brynjolf again ,who side tracked her with a quick string of quests that some how lead to her joining the thieves guild in attempt to revive it. In truth she found herself staying around because Brynjolf attracted her. Not like Farkas in anyway but something about him made her want to see what he would taste like.

After a while she found out that he was married and, hiding her disappointment of the news, she nodded and found herself on the way to Whiterun for a task. With her new armor on, that included a hood that covered most of her face, she passed threw the town on her way to the pub when she paused and looked up at Jorrvaskr. She chewed her lip in indecision but her feet lead her on into the pub. Head down and hood up she made her way to the back where Mallus Maccius was waiting for her to show up. After getting what she needed from him she turned to head out when she heard a laugh that made her gut coil in a cold dread.

Farkas was out front with a group of men from the Companions. They where all sitting around drinking and laughing, all with a woman on their lap including Farkas. The wolf inside of her flared to life as she felt a growl crawl up her throat her teeth and nails growing to a point. Forcing herself to look away she pushed the rage down and made a beeline for the back door.

All but bursting from the door she staggered outside into the dark night sucking in deep calming breaths. She felt like her heart was breaking all the while she felt rage boiling up inside of her as she fought to move away from the pub and not back into it. The wolf wanted to return and rip the girl apart but she would not allow herself that pleasure. It had been at least a month since that night when she had all but told him she didnt want to marry him yet it was to be expected wasnt it? Taking a shaky breath in she started away from the pub once again.

"So is that how this is going to go? You come in and dont say a word to me?" His voice had her pausing mid-step. She didnt turn around to face him, didnt trust herself not to cry or throw herself at him or even rage at him.

"I was here for a task, granted yes the thought of seeing you was there, but I did see you and the woman in your lap." She found her feet moving to turn her around and found him within arms reach. A tic had started in his jaw as he looked her over.

"You saw her in my lap and walked away? No fight? Do you even care if I moved on or not?" She scoffed shaking her head as she looked back at him.

"I care, I walked away to keep from ripping that wench apart. My wolf wanted, no wants her blood, but I thought that with the time that has all ready passed since that night you walked away. I thought you had moved on." She raised her chin even as she wanted to slink away and met his eyes. The look he gave her made her want to taste him like she had before but she held her ground. He growled at her then turned away shoving a hand threw his shaggy hair.

"Damn you woman! You are so frustrating! I do not know how I can yearn just to see you, smell you, touch you again and yet want to strangle you at the same time. I have not gotten a fair nights sleep since leaving you out there alone. I tried to go back and track you and see if you where all right but your sent was gone and I couldnt pick it back up. Then suddenly I pick up your sent tonight in the pub only to watch you walk away. Do you know how maddening that is?" He snapped back around grabbing her shoulders and pulled her closer to him as he spoke. She had nothing she could think of to say to him as he held her so close and made her ache for his kiss.

Suddenly he let go of her causing her to stumble back as he dropped his hand to his sides and looked away, before sighing.

"You said you came here to do something, not to see me. I assume that means you still are undecided about our wedding?" He looked back at her for her answer but she found herself looking away. The sound of his scoff was worse than a hit the head. "Thought so. I grow tired of waiting for you Quinn soon that wench will be more than just a tart in my lap in the pub. Keep that in mind as you think this over." Then he turned and left her standing there once again. For the longest time she felt her heart freeze in her chest and chip away with ever step she allowed him to walk away. Why was she just standing here watching him walk away once again? With jerky movements she turned away and forced herself away. The rushed steps coming up behind her had her turning around at the ready as she neered the gate. Suddenly she found herself pinned to the wall and Farkas's sent all around her. His lips crushed hers as his body pinned her there and she was helpless to fight as her body burned for just this. The cold rough stone grated on her back as he moved them into the little nook shrouded in darkness where they wouldnt be seen. Then his hands where all over her, pushing her hood back as his fingers threaded into her hair, freeing it from the little leather string keeping it back.

Hurried hands moved down her body to her hips, as they hurriedly untied her pants and shoved them down over her hips before lifting her and pinning her to the wall. Kicking out one leg from her pants she wrapped them around his waist as her hands freed him from his own trousers. His hard member sprung free making her throb in anticipation. He growled into her ear as he shifted grabbing her hands and pinning them above her head as he entered her. Everything about this meeting was fast and hungry as they where starved for each other. His thrusts where harsh as he buried his face into her neck and teased her skin with his teeth making her shiver and whimper.

"You hunger for me, as I do for you. Why do you deny yourself?" He growled into her ear as he thrust deeply into her, pulling a moan from her. She tried to tug her hands free but he kept them pinned above her head with one hand, denying her touching him. His whiskered cheek brushed over hers making her toes curl in her boots. His hot tongue ran up the column of her throat as his thrust became wilder. He grunted as she finally pulled her hands from his and clung to him as she started to meet his thrusts in a desperate rush to the edge that she had never seen since he had walked away. Throwing her head back she screamed as her body shuttered with every wave of pleasure that rushed threw her. He let out a long howl as his seed pumped into her with a final thrust.

Panting and feeling suddenly spent and weak she found her bare ass pressed to the stone wall as he leaned into her keeping her trapped between his body and the wall. After a moment he pulled back and she thought he was going to kiss her again but he pushed a hand threw his hair stuffed himself back into his trousers and laced them back up.

"I cant wait any longer Quinn. I love you but I will not go threw this life knowing you dont want me." Then he turned and walked away. She stood threw with her jaw hanging open to stunned this time to go after him. The sounds of footsteps coming close had her quickly pulling herself back together and darting away. She made her way back out of Whiterun and to Honningbrew meadery to finish her task. Once she was done and the old man was carted off she returned to Riften to talk to the Black-Briar lady. On her way back in she paused in front of the temple of Mara and frowned as she thought about what was stopping her. Now everything from before seemed so small and not worth worrying about. Sighing she went and finished her task before coming back around the temple later on in the day.

Walking in she lowered her hood and looked around just as a man walked up to her and greeted her. She smiled in return before asking about being married. He lit up beaming as he looked at her.

"You wished to be married? It is good to see love blossoming even during these difficult times." Then they spoke about when she would like to have the wedding and she planned it out for the day after tomorrow seeing as she would need to hunt down a few things before then, her groom being among them. He clapped his hands then rushed off to get things ready on his side as well. Taking a shaky breath she turned and walked away. She wanted to get a few things before the wedding, but knew she wouldnt be able to find Farkas and the things in one day. Sighing she quickly wrote a note to him then sent it off with a messenger. He took off quickly leaving her to gather the last few things she wanted for the wedding.

Farkas POV

"Message for you." Farkas looked up at the messenger who dug out a fine piece of paper and handed it to him. Tipping the lad Farkas turned and looked the letter over. Sniffing it he stilled and pulled back. It was from Quinn, and she was in Riften, that sent was a hard one to forget. Moving away from the group he was with he broke the seal and unrolled the paper and read it. It was short sweet and to the point, just like she was, on a good day.

Ive set the date, if you still want me Ill be waiting in the temple at dawn till dusk tomorrow.

My heart is yours if you want it.

Love Quinn

He rolled the paper back up and looked around. Everyone seemed to be otherwise occupied with themselves allowing him a chance to slip away. In his room he reread the letter a few times before finally packing a sack and moving to head out when he ran into Aela who was standing in the doorway to his room with a smirk.

"Who was the letter from brother?" She asked as if she all ready knew.

"Quinn. Now I have to go excuse me." He tried to move past her but she didnt move.

"What did our harbinger have to say to you?" He growled at her knowing look that made his hackles rise.

"She needs me to meet her somewhere. You are delaying me so move, sister." He tried to move past her once again. This time she moved but followed after him.

"So has she finally set the date for your wedding?" Freezing he turned and looked at her with a look wondering how she knew about that. She rolled her eyes at his unasked question and sighed. "You have been moping around here since she didnt come back with you, and before I walked out of Ysgramor's Tomb I heard you ask her." He sighed and turned back around and started out again.

"Yes she has set the day for tomorrow. Now please shove off and let me be." He pushed the door open and saw the lot of all the companions standing there waiting.

"You really didnt think we would let you go and get married without your family now did you?" Alea asked grinning as Vilkas walked up to him.

"We will be coming with you on your trip. There is no way I am letting my brother get married without me there." Laughing he hugged his brother then sighed shaking his head.

"Well we should get going then, dont want to keep my bride waiting." Everyone cheered as they moved to follow him to Riften and all he found himself thinking was, finally.

Quinn's POV

She watched the sun rise slowly as she chewed her thumb nail till she tasted blood, then changed nails. She felt foolish standing around in the nice dress that hugged her body in all the right ways showing off her curves. But right now she watched the sun slowly crawl up the sky as her heart raced in her chest. She had spent all day yesterday getting fitted for this dress just for today, had paid a nice amount for it as well. Now it looked like the one who she had wanted to see her in it wouldnt show.

Walking back inside the temple she sat down in the back row among a few of the friends she had made in the thieves guild. They all sat around muttering softly among themselves as she stared a hold threw the bench in font of her. Her head snapped up when the doors burst open and Farkas came rushing threw looking around wildly as he rushed to the front of temple. He looked like he had been threw the ringer on his way here and the way he called out her name had her bolting to her feet and stepping out of the benches she croaked out his name not realizing how much she had been stressed he wouldnt show.

He turned to face her and her heart stilled as his eyes landed on her. He grinned wide and walked up to her as the priest of Mara walked out.

"Is this the groom?" He asked and she nodded not taking her eyes off of him. "This is great let us begin then shall we?" Farkas nodded this time stepping back and looking her over and a slow smile played on his lips.

"Wait, I have others coming. They will be here in a moment." At that moment what seemed like all of the companions walked in and filled up the empty seats till there was only standing room left. Then she and Farkas walked up to the alter and stood facing each other as the priest went about the ceremony. At one point he stopped and asked them the same question to which Farkas responded.

"I do, now and forever." Then she was asked the same thing. Swallowing hard as her heart raced in her chest she nodded and responded the same.

"I do, now and forever." Farkas smiled as he turned to face her fully as the priest finished with the ceremony. They where given matching rings, that they slid onto each others fingers before embracing and kissing deeply. The cheers and whistles made them pull away and heat rising to Quinn's cheeks as everyone in attendance was on their feet clapping and cheering for them.

"So happy you finally agreed to this now?" He muttered softly into her ear. Turning to look up at him she grinned and nodded.

"We will see how the honeymoon goes, but so far I am wondering what kept me from it for so long." He laughed and kissed her once again, before leading her out of the crowd and out into the late morning sun.

"So about this honeymoon." He said with a grin that she returned.

"This dress was made to look better when on the ground, want to see?" He laughed and swooped her up, carrying her to the tavern where a room waited for them.