For awhile he was completely lost in the softness of her lips, the heat of Silverthorn's body, and the contrast of the cool water that lapped at their skin in tiny waves. It blew his mind really, how much he loved this woman. She was the first to claim all of him, heart, body and soul. There would be no one else for him now. Y'roden's soul reach out for hers, brushing questioningly against it.

The soft questioning brush of his soul against hers made her eyes lift to meet his. A gentle smile crossed her lips. "I love you" she said softly. This time there was no hesitation as her soul brushed against his.

Y'roden's eyes sparkled, there was a certain joy there that no one else had ever brought to them. "I love you too," he murmured in response, the surging of his soul reflecting in his eyes. It seemed to soar and expand, the eddies and tides a riot of emerald green tones. Their spirits embraced, his emerald to her silver, tendrils weaving together in a pattern that could never be broken. Part of him belonged to her now, and she to him. Silmenya Falmarin His voice echoed directly into her mind this time, the bond complete.