chapter 50

Gamli closed his eyes soaking up the warm sun. He laid back nestled in the spreading roots of a large, twisted tree. The birds sang a beautiful melody and the wind whispered lyrically through the leaves overhead. It was incredibly relaxing....for a couple of heartbeats at least.

Giggling followed by tiny hands digging into his belly. Looking down he watched his two little blonde-haired, blue-eyed sons climb him like a mountain. With a deep chuckle he lifted them up to his chest, wincing as little fingers tugged on his beard.

"You spoil them you know." Melda's voice came from behind him. Grunting he turned his increased bulk around without upsetting the children to see his beautiful wife standing at the door of their rambling, cut stone and timber cottage.

The year had been kind to them, Gamli accepted into the community reluctantly at first, eventually a well respected and much admired leader. The fact that he could look them straight in the eye and match them blow for blow helped.

It wasn't long before Melda received news that her father the king had taken the last journey from the gray havens leaving rule of her clan to her. Melda's subjects remained loyal to their new queen and gracefully accepted Gamli as their dwarf king. The secluded cottage was built for them to allow them their privacy but close enough that Melda was still involved in her kingdom. In the basement was a clever iron portal that allowed access to mines, caverns and workshops of Gamli's people, so he could still visit home. It was truly perfect.

Gamli stood, holding the wiggling twins in his arms. But not as perfect as the woman in front of him, he mused. Still elegant, still beautiful. Her long hair cascaded down her back, almost reaching the ground. Her crown of jeweled leaves resting gently on top. A simple yet elegant dress came down from one shoulder highlighting her magnificent breasts and trailed out behind her. She was barefoot and looked so much more gentle than she did the day he met her.

A still giggling son under each arm, he walked over to her.
"What else are papas for? Besides, you spoil me," he replied, loving her.

Turning the children loose he kissed her neck and wrapped her in his arms, his hands meeting under and cradling her newly swollen belly; "...and I do believe our adventure continues."

The end!

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