Hearing him tell her it was fine it made her feel a little better, she’d be lying to herself if she said that his reassurance didn’t help because it did. The way he had agreed that she had gone to hell and back was true, but he had suffered too. Caspain had gone through things that would scar anyone and she wanted to be a strong person for him to lean on. That was what she had hoped, but it was becoming apparent she could barely keep up the strong charade much longer, between that and constantly fighting with herself and her emotions it was easy to see the cracks. “I wanted to be someone for you to lean on, to count on and I’m sorry I haven’t been able to do that.”
Feeling herself relax in his arms as she felt his hand on her back, stroking it gently to support her. It was things like this that made her feel better, the support, the gentle touches and care he had for her always made her feel better. It was nice to know that even with her darkest thoughts, the sadness that she felt he was able to make her forget about it and feel better even if it was only for that moment. Deep down Iris knew that when he left her, she wouldn’t be able to stop the thoughts, the words that would whisper in her ear feeding her doubts and lies.
Unable to stop herself from giggling when she watched him falter at her request it brought a bright smile to her face, her own thoughts following along his about enjoying each other’s company after his initial reaction. It wasn’t what she had intended, she did just want to spend a night with him without fear of anyone else walking in on them or worrying that they were about to be found by the rebels that wanted him dead. Though thinking on it she knew there was a hint of desire for him, that deep down she still wanted that from him. I can’t deny that, wanting to be close to him like that. A part of her thinking about that night in the districts where they had gone to the bar and shared a bed together, how they had gotten quite heated. A part of her regretting they had been sensible that night. Where did that come from?
“I know, but when we get the chance, I want to take it. Remember that, even if it takes weeks or longer you owe me a night together.” Iris smiled looking over at Cas, she knew he was right with her escape it might cause another lockdown and who knew how long that would take. They would tighten their grip on the Prince even more so especially with what had happened with his kidnapping before. “Is it really okay to stay here in the meantime?” Looking up at him her eyes showing how unsure she was about staying here, he knew her discomfort, but she wanted him to say it was okay. “I… you know I have nothing. I just don’t want to burden any of you especially with everything you have already done for me.”