Her heart melted a little more at the endearment as he called her his wife. It felt so right somehow, even though they'd only just made their commitment to each other. She smiled up at him, feeling truly blessed to have found him and to be able to share this life with him.

"I love you, Norman," she whispered, reaching up to cup his cheek. "And I always will."

Their gazes locked for a moment as they lay there together, their bodies still joined in the most intimate of ways. Even though they had just shared an intense and incredibly satisfying experience, it felt like there was so much more to explore between them. They were partners now - not just trainers or friends, but lovers too. And no matter what challenges or obstacles came their way in the future, they would face them together...as one.