I wake with a sudden start, gasping for air. My face was stained with tears that must've fallen while I was slumbering. I  place my head in my hands, remembering just what had happened the night my family was assassinated by the Dark Brotherhood.

FLASHBACK

I heard a scream which started a kick inside me. I run down the stairs into the living room with sword in hand. My heart stops when I see my sister, mother, and father with pools of blood surrounding them. A woman, a dark elf, in red and black robes with bloodied daggers in her hands.

"NO!" I screamed, running towards the assassin with my sword ready to swing.

FLASHBACK OVER

I get up from the bed in my Harbinger's Quarters and slowly started towards Vilkas' room. I silently open the door, making it easier to slip in and close the door the same way.

I get into the bed next to the sleeping figure. Evidently, when I laid down, I woke up the Vilkas.

"Love?" Vilkas said. I lay my head on his bare chest and snuggle into him. He wraps an arm over my waist, pulling me even closer.

"I-I...uh" I stutter.

"What happened?"

"I had a nightmare. I-It was the day my family was murdered by the Dark Brotherhood. It was terrible like I was reliving it."

"It's okay. You have me now. I'm here, love. Nothing's going to happen to you ever again. I will always keep you safe from harms way, but sometimes you might be faster than I am. I will always protect you."

Only Vilkas' steady heartbeat was the sound that I loved the most. His brown hair and his icy blue eyes make me go insane.

"Vilkas, can I tell you something?" I ask, breaking the silence.

"Anything, love." I prop myself up with my arm to get a good look at my lover.

"I love you so much and I don't want to lose you. I believe that the Gods brought us together. I love the fact that you would take an arrow for me, or you could make me happier than I was a second ago. This relationship between us has been going on for three winters, and I want to make sure you never slip from my grip. I want you to be my husband and I want to be your wife. What do you say?" Vilkas sits up and kisses me with every drop of love he has for me. We break apart, placing our foreheads together.

"Does that answer your question, love?" He whispered. I nod before kissing him again. The rest of the night was a blur to me.