Laying To Rest

Laying To Rest
Chapter 8: Ororo and Logan

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The Xavier Institute fell silent in the late hours of the night. The wedding was tomorrow and a peaceful calm descended over the mansion. The preparations had been exhausting. Scott and Jean especially were dead tired and ready to get married. The wait was almost over. Every one of the X-men awaited this momentous event. But there were still some who were as restless as ever.

Logan in particular had endured an eventful week. He finally shared a passionate moment with Jean Grey, the woman he had been attracted to for so long. But in doing so, he learned a few things about himself that he wasn’t prepared for. It came from a piece of his fragmented memory that had been revealed during the heat of the moment involving a woman who bore a striking resemblance to Jean named Rose. She was one of his first true loves, but like Jean she didn’t love him back. In the end she died because of him, but his feelings didn’t die with her.

It was a surreal realization to the former living weapon. It turned out he wasn’t in love with Jean. He was in love with a memory. All this time he didn’t know why he felt the way he did. Now it made sense. It wasn’t her, it was the past feelings she evoked. And Logan wasn’t sure how to feel about that.

Sitting in his room with a half empty bottle of hard liquor, the dazed Wolverine was lost in his thoughts. He also felt guilty for taking his issues out on Jean. He felt guilty for what happened with Rose. It seemed whoever he felt for died because of him. First Rose, then Mariko. It left a painful hole in his heart that festered incessantly. Maybe it was proof he just wasn’t meant to love.

Suddenly, a warm voice interrupted him from his thoughts.

“Logan?” said Ororo with concern in her voice.

Logan turned to see Ororo standing there in his door wearing a white nighty.

“Ro? What are you doing still up?” he asked.

“Can’t sleep,” she said as she entered his room, “Thought I’d go for a midnight snack, but then I saw you sitting in your room with your door wide open and got worried.”

“Why would you worry about that?” scoffed Logan, taking another sip of his liquor.

“Because you never leave your door open,” she said with a slight smile.

Logan felt like kicking himself. He really was messed up if he was getting this absent minded. Despite his frustration, Ororo closed the door and sat down besides him. He didn’t look at her. He just kept staring off into space. They were silent for a moment, but concern for her friend got the better of her.

“Want to talk about it?” she asked.

“Not really,” muttered Logan.

“Want to get something to eat?” she inquired again.

“Not hungry.”

“Want run away and start our own mutant team?”

Logan looked at her with a bemused look. She managed a slight smile, but it quickly faded.

“Sorry,” she said, “I guess I’m not one for humor.”

“That’s alright. I get enough of that from the others anyways,” mumbled Logan, setting aside his liquor

“At the very least, you mind sharing some of that with me?”

Logan looked at her strangely.

“What? You think you’re the only one enjoys alcohol?” said Ororo.

“No, I just…didn’t take you for much of a drinker,” he said, handing her the bottle.

“There a lot of things people don’t know about me,” she replied with a wry smile.

Logan watched with amusement as Ororo finished off what was left of his drink. He had seen her drink before, but not the hard stuff. And judging by the way she took it, this wasn’t the first time. After gulping down the last drop, she set the bottle aside and let out a deep sigh.

“Jean told me you were sticking around for the wedding,” she said, “Is that true?”

Logan kept his silence for a moment, but since his daze was getting him nowhere he stopped trying to ignore it.

“Yeah…I promised Jeannie I’d be there,” said Logan, maintaining a neutral tone, “And I want to see her happy on her big day.”

“Really?” said Ororo, sounding somewhat intrigued, “I was under the impression you were going to avoid this wedding at all costs.”

“Plans change,” he shrugged.

“Not without reason,” argued Ororo.

Logan kept his ambivalence, but Ororo sensed something else at work. She scooted in closer, studying his hard expression. He hid his emotions well, but not well enough to fool her.

“I take it you and Jean finally sat down and talked,” said the former weather goddess.

“Among other things,” he said under his breath, “We worked a few things out. I understand she’s in love with Scott and she understands how I feel about her.”

“I see…” said Ororo in a distant tone, “How’d that go?”

“Not like you would expect,” said Logan with a slight chuckle, “It’s amazing what you can find out about yourself when you open up to someone. You think what you feel for them is so strong, but then you find out a few things and it just ain’t what you think. I can’t put it into words, but…”

Logan’s words trailed off and he let out a frustrated grunt, but Ororo helped calm him with a gentle hand on his shoulder.

“I understand, Logan…more than you think,” she said in a soft, compassionate tone.

He turned to face her, expecting a look of pity. But when he saw the hallow look in her eyes he knew she meant it. He was confused at first because there was no way that could be faked, but then it dawned on him.

“Oh…right,” said Logan in a low tone, “Forge.”

“Yeah,” said Ororo, turning away.

“He’ll be here tomorrow. Are you gonna be okay, darlin’?” he asked with a concerned look.

“I’ll be fine.”

“Want me to cut off his other leg when he gets here?” he offered.

Ororo couldn’t help but chuckle. Logan’s solution to must problems involved his claws. He sounded half serious, but she wasn’t about to resort to something that extreme.

“That’s sweet of you, Logan,” she said with a warm smile, “But its okay. I’ve accepted that Forge and I aren’t right for each other. I’m not bitter about it.”

“So why do you look so miserable?” he asked.

Ororo let out an exasperated groan and turned back towards her friend. She wasn’t one to open up much, but Logan was in the same boat as her. His history with Mariko, Jean, and now Rose gave him plenty of experience with heartache. So she found herself talking.

“Same reason as you, I suppose,” she said distantly, “Tomorrow two of our friends are getting married and here we are alone with wounded hearts. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for them. But…”

“Seein’ two people in love like is tough reminder, huh?” finished Logan, “It makes you feel alone and unloved. And you wonder if you’ll ever know that feeling.”

Ororo smiled again. He really did understand. She moved in closer and let a tear escape her eye. Logan’s expression remained hard, but Ororo could see the hurt in his eyes. He didn’t like to show his pain, but he didn’t have to around her.

A heavy silence fell over the duo. Ororo swallowed the lump in her throat and leaned into Logan’s warmth. He was a little surprised at first, but he readily took her in his arms and held her in a close embrace. His tension soon eased. The alluring scent of the former weather goddess had a calming effect on his wounded being. She just needed someone to cling to and she knew that this man would eviscerate anything that dared hurt the people he cared about. It was one of the many things she admired about him.

“Think we’ll ever experience it again?” asked Ororo, still secure in Logan’s arms.

“What? Love?” he said, his tone somewhat cynical, “I think I’ve had enough heartache for one lifetime thank you very much.”

“I’m not talking about heartache,” said Ororo adamantly, “I’m talking about real love. Even with the pain, isn’t the feeling of having someone so close to you worth it? I know it didn’t work out with Forge, but I still treasure the good times we had. And wouldn’t another day with Mariko…”

But Ororo stopped herself in mid sentence and pulled away slightly. She knew how sensitive Logan was to the mention of his dead fiancé and she saw his face contort in pain at the sound of her name. But he was quick to reassure her and pulled her back into his arms.

“I’m sorry,” she said sadly, “I shouldn’t have…”

“No…you’re right,” he said in a low tone, “Even if it meant another lifetime of pain, I’d endure it in a heartbeat just to have Miko in my arms again. She left a pretty big hole in my heart. And I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever be able to fill it again.”

“Me neither,” said Ororo, “Everybody tells me I should put myself out there more and find someone else.”

“Funny, Jubilee tells me the same thing,” said Logan with a slight laugh, “But I tell her I ain’t the type.”

“Oh I don’t know,” said Ororo with a slight smile, “I think you’re more sensitive than you put on.”

“Not around just anyone, darlin’,” he replied with a wolfish grin, “And don’t be tellin’ anybody either. I don’t want them thinking I’ve gone soft.”

“Relax, you’re secret’s safe with me,” she assured him, “But still…do you think it would help? Do you think we could ever find someone to fill that void?”

“I don’t know, Ro,” said Logan with a frustrated grunt, “I’ve been racking my brain for days trying to sort myself out. I’m not sure what I feel anymore. Hell, I ain’t even sure if I should bother.”

“We all need intimacy, Logan. Even you,” said Ororo, resting her head on his shoulder, “I guess all we can do is have faith.”

Logan took a moment to digest that while Ororo relaxed into his warmth. He found himself staring of again while gently holding the former goddess in his arms. Ororo was a remarkable woman. Even in the face of the same pain, she remained strong. That was a strength Logan could not match even with healing. He took comfort in that as he looked down at her and smiled. She returned his gesture, gazing into his burly face with compassion in her eyes. She gently traced a hand down his face, enjoying the warm feeling she got from his touch. It made her feel good inside. But it also made her feel other things.

Then she had an idea. It came out of nowhere, causing her to shift in his embrace. Her face flushed bright red and she looked away, trying to ignore these thoughts. But Logan was quick to pick up on them.

“You okay, Ro?” he said with a concerned look, “You look like Hank when he’s having one of his brainstorms.”

Ororo turned back to face him, unable to stop herself from blushing. She smiled even though it was still awkward. But as she looked into those haunting eyes of the Wolverine, she couldn’t help but wonder.

“Logan…” she said, leaning in closer and gently running her hand through his wild facial hair, “I was wondering…”

She hesitated slightly, unable to form the right words.

“What darlin’?” he asked with a sincere tone.

Her smile grew and her blush didn’t fade. This was an embarrassing moment for the former weather goddess, but she wouldn’t know how crazy her idea was until she asked.

“If you and I both have a hole in our hearts we can’t fill…” she said, choosing her words carefully, “Maybe we could…I don’t know. If you want…”

Ororo soon fell into a daze. She found her face slowly drifting closer to his. Logan didn’t fight it. He was drawn into her divine beauty and went with the moment. Hearts raced and time slowed down. Finally, their lips met in a soft kiss. It was sudden and unexpected, but it felt right and they soon embraced it. It happened so fast that when it ended Logan and Ororo were at a loss. Logan remained dazed, but a smile never left Ororo’s face.

“I’ll make it simple and just come out and say it,” she said, still blushing, “Logan…will you make love to me tonight?”

A look of surprise and intrigue formed on his face, but he was soon smiling as well.

“Darlin’, nothing would make me happier right now,” he said with a husky grin, “But are you sure?”

Ororo affirmed her proposition with another deep kiss.

“We’re both lonely and we wish to fill a void in our hearts left by past loves,” she stated, “I’ve always found you attractive and I’ve caught you staring a few times as well.”

“With the stuff you wear, how can I not?” grinned Logan.

“I appreciate the sentiment,” she laughed, “But I think we need this. I think we can help each other. And if you want…maybe we can explore that feeling.”

It was quite an offer. Make love to a goddess to mend the festering pain of his heart. She was right. They did need this. The worst pain was best managed in the arms of close friend. Ororo Munroe had always held a special place in his heart. He never gave it too much thought because of all the other women who occupied his mind. But they were all in the past and Ororo was in the here and now. That was all he needed.

Ororo remained a little anxious. She was already making this out to be more serious than just sex. It was more than she wanted to reveal and looked away for a moment. But Logan cupped her chin and turned her back towards his.

“I think it’s a great idea,” he said in a deep husky tone, “It’s like you said. Everyone needs intimacy.”

She smiled warmly at his word, slipping her arms around his neck and hugging him closer.

“You really do have a soft side, Wolverine,” said Ororo warmly.

“Only around you, darlin’…only around you.”

Logan and Ororo set aside their anxiety and embraced the moment. The long time friends and teammates came together in a kiss, this time with greater fervor than before. Hands began to roam as Logan felt her gracious womanly figure through her thin nighty while she slid her hands down the rough muscles of his arms. Logan let out lustful grunts while Ororo let out impassioned moans. The desire for such intimacy was stronger than they thought, but now they had someone to share it with.

As their lips hungrily kissed, Ororo slipped out of her nighty so that she was only in a simple pair of black underwear. Her upper body was now exposed to the feral man and he was quickly dazed by the sight of her smooth, mocha colored skin and her large, voluptuous breasts. He let his lust guide him as he grasped the fleshy orbs and kissed down her cleavage. This got Ororo to moan softly and sent warm sensations of contentment through her body.

“Mmm…that feels good,” she moaned, closing her eyes and hugging him close.

Soon she craved the feel of his flesh as well. She grabbed the hem of his shirt and pulled it over his head. Logan stopped teasing her breasts for a moment and helped her get it off. Then he pulled her into another powerful embrace, pulling her close and letting the hot skin of her upper body touch his. Kissing quickly grew more fervent. Their lips wrestled and their tongues swirled together with unbridled hunger. Logan was surprised to feel Ororo matching his animal lust, but he wasn’t complaining.

“Lie back,” said Ororo in a sultry tone, “I want to make you feel great.”

Logan did as she asked and lay back on his bed while she hovered over him with a lustful look in her eyes. Then with fervor he wouldn’t have expected from the graceful woman, she eagerly kissed down his chiseled upper body. Logan let out soft grunts of contentment as he felt her lips trail over the sinewy contours of his muscles. She was firm, but caring. Ororo paid close attention to his manly pectorals and especially attentive around his six-pack abs. She could feel a hard erection in his pants yearning to be free. Rather than enticing him further, she swiftly removed them.

Now Ororo was looking at a naked Logan. His manly form was completely exposed for her to admire. She couldn’t help but smile. Strong muscles practically exploded off his body and his dick was so ridged and hard. She felt the area between her legs heat up and moisten. And with a sultry smile, she grasped his member and started teasing it.

“Damn Ro, I had know idea you were such a horny girl,” he said with a husky grin.

“Just one of the other things not many people know about me,” grinned the former goddess.

Grasping the base of his cock, Ororo gave Logan’s cock a few firm strokes. He let out deep grunts of approval, motivating her to push it further. She flashed another sultry gaze and gave the tip of his cock a few licks. And before he could voice his approval, she took his entire length into her mouth.

“Oh fuck!” grunted Logan, his face contorting to the sensations that followed.

Ororo let out a lustful moan as she started bobbing her head up and down his ridged cock. She was thorough and firm with every motion, trailing her tongue up the underside of his shaft while licking and kissing the tip. She maintained a firm hold on the base of his shaft, squeezing and rubbing his member to his delight. The soft slurping sounds of his cock thrashing about in her mouth mixed with Logan’s feral grunts. She was a lot more fervent than Logan expected, but he wasn’t complaining.

As she sucked and teased him, Ororo felt her own arousal building as well. The wetness between her legs was nearly unbearable. The need for sex was insatiable and Logan’s animalistic aura turned her on in a way she didn’t expect. Rather than drawing out her oral teasing longer, she gave his member one last lick and crawled atop his burly body.

“Do me, Logan,” she gasped with intent, “I want you so bad.”

Logan was still reeling from the teasing she just gave him, but the goddess had spoken and his feral lust could not be contained.

“I want you too, Ro,” he grunted, hungrily feeling up her womanly flesh, “But I gotta warn you…I can get a little carried away with my less-than-human side.”

“I know,” she said with a lustful grin, “But I want you to hold back, Logan. Give me the animal and the man.”

“Are you sure?” said Logan, giving her one last chance before he lost all control.

“Positive,” she affirmed, “Let’s do this.”

That was all the confirmation Logan needed. All remaining doubts went out the window and they met in another deep kiss. He could feel the wetness seeping through her panties and smell the intoxicating arousal. Her legs rubbed together, hinting she wanted the panties off. Rather than adjust to remove them, Logan drew a single middle claw in his right hand and swiftly cut them off at the side. His action surprised Ororo, but at the same time it heightened her impassioned state. And with the panties gone, they could move on to what they wanted so badly.

Logan and Ororo were still frantically kissing as Ororo positioned herself over his cock. She let out pants of anticipation as he felt the tip of his member rub against her moist entrance. Logan hungrily grabbed her butt and delivered a firm thrust up into her pussy. He didn’t guide her in or gently work it, he just thrust into her and filled her hot cunt with his hard dick.

“Oh Logan!” gasped Ororo, “Yes! That’s it! That’s what I want!”

Logan let out a feral grunt at the tight feeling around his dick. His grip on her ass tightened as he lifted her off slightly and pounded into her again. Ororo let out another sharp gasp and leaned over to capture his lips. He did it again and again, building up a rhythm as their flesh came together in a hot romp of sexual bliss.

“Rah-rah-rah-Ro! Rah-so hot! Ugh-so good!” grunted Logan as the pace intensified.

“Uh-uh-uh-oh Goddess! Yes! YES!” cried Ororo with delight.

The pace of their sex grew so intense the bed started wobbling. Logan thrust up into Ororo’s tight cunt while she slammed her hips down onto his member with each motion, riding him hard and adding to the feeling. Her hands roamed wildly over his burly body, feeling his sweaty muscles and soaking up his manly aura. Their lips and tongues tangoed with a mix of lust, passion, and feeling. It wasn’t just energetic fucking. They put some genuine feeling into this moment.

Logan’s grunts grew increasingly sharp as his primal lust consumed him. Ororo felt her own passion consume her as she fervently danced atop her burly lover, moving with his fervent motions and matching his every thrust. No man had ever kept up with Ororo like this and no woman had ever matched Logan’s feral intensity. They came together so perfectly and gracefully. It was a feeling that went beyond lust and broke the boundaries into something far more meaningful.

With such frantic fucking, their orgasm quickly built. Logan felt the pressure building and was near the threshold. Ororo felt it too as his cock thrashed within her, stimulating all her sensitive areas at once. They didn’t bother dragging it out. This was all about embracing a feeling.

“Rah-rah-rah-Ro-Ro-I’m gonna cum! I’m gonna cum in you!” grunted Logan.

“Uh-uh-I’m cumming too! Oh Goddess it feels so good! Harder! HARDER!” cried Ororo.

The movements of their bodies intensified. Ororo slammed her hips down harder while he thrust up into her with more force. She gripped his sides as the feeling started coming on strong. Logan’s grip on her ass tightened as he watched her bound up and down his cock with such vigor and grace. Her breasts bounced to each thrust and her face contorted with the intensifying sensations. Finally, their orgasms hit.

“Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes!” cried Ororo, arching her body as she threw her head back in delight.

“Rrrraahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” grunted Logan as he thrust up into her as far as he could for his release.

Logan climaxed first. His cock exploded in a burst of cum that shot deep into her wet domain. Ororo felt it soon afterwards, the inner muscles of her cunt clamping down on his shaft and soaking up his manly fluids. Hot sensations of pleasure consumed them. It was intense, passionate, and uniquely feral. Such an experience had been unexpected and Logan and Ororo embrace it with open arms.

After the rush subsided Ororo rose off of Logan’s dick, allowing some of the excess fluids to spill out of her pussy. She let out a content sigh and collapsed atop Logan’s sweaty body. Their skin glistened with a thin layer of sweat and the feeling of their warm flesh relaxed them. Ororo was still panting hard while Logan soaked up her intoxicating aura in a powerful moment full of bliss and contentment.

“Damn Ro…” said Logan as he looked down at her in amazement, “You have a hell of a wild side.”

Ororo looked back up at him with her alluring blue eyes and flashed a sultry smile.

“You’re not the only one who likes to embrace their inner animal.”

“No wonder Forge couldn’t handle you,” he grinned.

“And you can?” she taunted.

“Watch me!”

With renewed feral lust, Logan pulled Ororo into another deep kiss. The ebony mutant returned the gesture, once again matching his intensity. Then Logan took the initiative, rolling over on top of the naked goddess and hovering over her with his imposing form. Even though she was still recovering from her last climax, such a move got Ororo’s passions going again.

“Now it’s my turn to make you feel great,’ he said with a lustful grin.

“Oh goddess…”

Ororo lay back on the bed with great anticipation as Logan kissed down her neck and onto her breasts. He gave her fleshy orbs firm squeezes, coupled with a few firm teases from his lips. His burly facial hair tickled and tantalized her skin every step of the way and her legs quivered the further down he got. Then he reached the still tender folds of her pussy and the former weather goddess tensed in a surge of sensations.

“Mmm…you smell so good, Ro,” grunted Logan as he inhaled her womanly scent.

“Logan…” gasped Ororo, closing her eyes in anticipation.

The Wolverine let out a deep grunt and spread her legs with his hands. Ororo showed off her flexibility, reaching behind her knees and holding them apart as Logan lowered his face to her wet cunt. She was still dripping wet. Her pussy lips were tender and her clit was swollen. Her body was begging for stimulation and Logan was never one to keep a horny woman waiting.

With burning sexual hunger, Logan began eating her out. He dug his fingers into her soft folds and plunged his tongue into her hot depths. Ororo’s reaction was immediate. She let out a sharp moan and arched her back as hot sensations coursed through her body. Logan dug deep, aggressively teasing her inner depths with a ferocity no man had matched before. It felt so good she nearly broke out into screams, but managed to hold back for the sake of not waking the others.

“Ohhhhhh goddess! Oh! Oh Logan you’re so good!” cried Ororo.

Logan flashed a husky grin and stepped up the pace of his teasing. Her womanly taste sent him into a frenzy of feral lust. He dug deeper, hitting her G-spot with his tongue while rubbing her clit with his fingers. Her moans were music to his ears and the hot feeling fed his own arousal. Thanks largely to his healing factor, his semi-hard cock stiffened up with ease and he was ready for another round.

“Ready for more, darlin’?’ grinned Logan, looking up from her throbbing cunt.

“Yes! Take me again!” she begged him, “Give me more, Wolverine!”

Logan let his feral lust take over and removed his face form her pussy. He then grabbed her by the hips and flipped her over so that now she was on her hands and knees. The sight of her perfectly shaped ass and smooth, ebony skin further roused him into a daze. He didn’t tease or entice her. He just grabbed her hips and thrust his cock into her cunt. The sudden move sent a powerful jolt through the former goddess’s body and hot pleasure soon followed.

“Erah! Erah! Rrrrrroooooooo!” grunted Logan as he worked up another frantic pace.

“Uh-uh-uh-oh Logan!” cried Ororo, clenching his bed sheets as their bodies rocked to the rhythm.

Logan’s cock slammed into Ororo’s pussy, their sweaty skin slapping together with each fervent thrust. Ororo bucked her hips, rocking backwards with each motion and savoring every blissful feeling that followed. He lost himself in the passion as he reached around and cupped her swaying breasts. Sweat poured off their bodies and the bed rocked hard to the frantic pace of their moving bodies. With every motion they moaned and panted with delight. It was hard and strong, yet passionate with genuine feeling.

Their naked bodies moved in a hard mantra. Moaning and grunting echoed through the room as Logan and Ororo indulged in the sweet passions of the sensual. They dragged this round out for a change. They varied the rhythm, stopping at times to share a hot kiss and shift positions. After her body was rocked by Logan’s hard pounding, Ororo’s arms gave out and she collapsed on the bed with Logan holding her butt up while he fucked her. From here, he laid her on her side and hitched her leg over his shoulder and thrust into her at an angle. Ororo loved this because he hit areas he didn’t hit before. They soon switched it up again, this time Ororo leading the way as she shot up and wrapped her legs around his torso and bounced up and down his cock while they were in an upright position.

Logan and Ororo indulged in the wondrous bliss of sex. It was everything they needed and then some. Their primal style was a perfect match and it sent their emotions surging along with their passions through every mind-numbing sensation. They moved together in a fervent, yet graceful way. They built on this feeling, pushing themselves to the limits of passion. Whether it was for comfort, need, or something else Logan and Ororo wanted to embrace this feeling.

For the final push, Logan laid Ororo flat on her back. His imposing body weight pressed against hers as he thrust forward into her pussy with increasing fervor. Ororo held on tight with her legs around his torso and her arms around his neck. She gasped with every thrust and dug her nails into his sweaty skin, holding on for the coming ecstasy.

“UH-UH-UH-LOGAN! UH-I-I’M CUMMING! I’M CUMMING AGAIN! OH IT’S SO GREAT! YOU’RE SO GOOD TO ME!” cried Ororo.

“RAH-RAH-RAH-STORM! RAH-I’M CUMMIN’ TOO! ERRAAH! RAH! RAH!” howled Logan as he stepped up the pace.

Logan dug his feet into the bed and shoved his cock into Ororo’s tight cunt as hard as he could. Ororo’s legs tensed and her inner muscles began to contract as she held him in a vice of flesh for the coming rush. Her pussy was so tight and his dick filled her so perfectly. And with a few more powerful thrusts they were sent over the edge.

“OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH LOGAN!”

“RRRRAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”

The former weather goddess arched her back as her pussy clamped down hard on her lover’s cock. The release sent burst of pleasure up through her body as she cried out to the heavens in a wave of delight. Such tightness sent Logan over the edge as well. He shot another load into her wet depths, his hot fluids mixing with hers in a wondrous moment of feral passion and undeniable feeling.

When it was all over Logan and Ororo found themselves gazing into each others’ eyes in a tender moment. There was great passion in this feeling. It went beyond anything they could have imagined. They came together in a vulnerable moment and found something greater than mere satisfaction. Neither one of them could explain it, but they willingly embraced it.

“You really are a goddess, Ro,” said Logan in a deep tone.

“Oh…you’re making me blush, Logan,” said Ororo, smiling warmly as she caught her breath.

“I mean it, darlin’. You’re the most amazing woman I’ve ever met. And of all the guys you could be with tonight, you came to a low-life like me.”

“Logan…” said Ororo softly as she caressed his burly face, “You’re much more than that. And if you don’t believe me, maybe this will convince you.”

With the loving care only a goddess could match, Ororo brought her feral lover into a deep kiss. This time it was softer with more feeling. Logan sank into her embrace, all the pain and complications of his life melting away for a brief moment of splendor. He rolled off her, lying by her side as they tenderly kissed in a tender moment of bliss. These feelings went beyond mere lust. Ororo knew it and so did Logan. And it couldn’t be ignored.

“Thank you, Logan,” said Ororo in a warm tone as they kiss parted, “Thank you for giving me this wonderful experience.”

“Anytime darlin’,” grinned Logan, “You were right. We needed this.”

“Indeed we did…” said Ororo, her gaze growing more distant.

For a moment, the former weather goddess hesitated. She had known this man for a while now and they already shared a close bond. But after an experience like this that bond had taken a step further. And she wasn’t about to let it go.

“Somethin’ wrong, Ro?” asked Logan, noticing the shift in her demeanor.

“No, I just…” she began, “I know we’ve always been close friends. But I think it’s clear we’re good lovers as well. And if you want…I’d like to see if we could explore this.”

“What do you mean?” asked Logan warily.

“I mean…I don’t want tonight to be a one-time thing.”

The Wolverine shifted warily in her arms. After what he just felt it was hard not to be enticed by the notion of sharing more moments with this woman. But he couldn’t help but worry about what happened with Mariko and Rose. He felt strongly for them and they died because of him. He had a hard enough burden to bear with their deaths, but he couldn’t live with himself if something like that happened to Ororo.

“I don’t know,” he said distantly.

“But don’t you feel it Logan? Can you look me in the eye and tell me this didn’t mean anything?”

Logan looked back into her alluring blue eyes. She was right. He did feel something. It was a feeling that gave him comfort in a way few things could. But still, there was no getting around his uncertainties.

“I’ll never say tonight was meaningless,” said Logan as he tenderly caressed her face, “But feelings or not, it’s dangerous to get close to me. Every woman I fall for ends up dead and I don’t want that to happen to you, Ro.”

“I’ll risk it,” she said with a warm smile, “If death is a danger I have to live with to share moments like this with you, then so be it.”

“But…”

However, Ororo hushed him with a gentle finger to the lips.

“We’ve been dwelling on the past for too long, Logan,” she said with tender passion in her voice, “I’m ready to move on. I’m ready to give love another chance. I know we’ve had our share of heartbreaks, but isn’t it worth taking a chance for moments like this? I’m not saying we’re meant to be or something…but I would like to find out.”

Logan remained fixated on her enchanting eyes as he took in those words. Ororo was a brave woman for taking a chance on a beast like him. But there was real emotion in those eyes of hers. It made the feral man feel things he thought he’d never feel again. There was still so much danger with the history he had, but as he held this beautiful woman in his arms he was filled with great hope. And for feelings like this, there was no danger he wouldn’t overcome.

“Yeah…I’d like to find out too,” he told her in a husky tone.

Ororo smiled warmly. Her heart jumped as a new rush of feelings consumed her as Logan held her closer.

“So…are you going to kiss me or not?” she said, sinking into his strong embrace.

“As if I could resist a goddess,” grinned Logan.

They shared a playful laugh as they came together in one last deep kiss. It was a fitting way to end a momentous night. Logan and Ororo had endured undue heartache in the past, but tonight they found something with each other that went beyond anything they anticipated.

Tomorrow was a new day. The wedding between Scott Summers and Jean Grey was at hand. Old feelings had finally been laid to rest while new feelings emerged. For Logan and Ororo, it was a time of new beginnings. Their broken hearts were finally ready to heal after a night of passion and feeling. Logan and Ororo shared a special bond as friends, but as they lay in each others arms they stood at the beginning of something so much more.

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Up next: Epilogue

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