E'darin was glad Kate was on their side.  The way she made sure the enemy couldn't find them, and yet had guided his troops to the cave through the snow storm was impressive.  Still, he was simply glad she was safe...that had been his main concern.  Now, however, he had a lot more on his mind; for his arms were suddenly filled with the woman he loved...every curve of her pressed against him.  He gulped hard as she told him how wonderful he was, thanking him, and how much she had missed him...even calling him her love.  His heart raced as she even had told him how wonderful he felt...certainly he could not disagree with how pleasant it was to hold her this close.<br/><br/>Yet, of all the things she said so rapidly; E'darin only replied to the last, "I am mainly unhurt, Fair One," he whispered softly as he instinctively found himself burying his face against her neck in their close embrace.<br/><br/>This new closeness of their embrace sent warmth throughout his body - despite the cold outside.  He could feel his heart racing even more as he thought about the rise and fall of her breasts against his chest with each new breath she took.  Part of him warned this was a bad idea, but he did not listen, and held her all the closer instead.<br/><br/>"Are you okay?" he whispered a bit huskily to her.