It's not that it feels bad, necessarily. It's not the pain of the night before, sharp and tearing. But there was a pang, like a bruise.

Only now, she better understands just what he is testing. That he's being slow and cautious to her, to not make it do so again. So her hands brace to let herself adjust. Her eyes falling shut and slowly her breathe to try and will the tension out of her body, relax and let his fingers slip easier into her.

That compared to last night, it does hurt less. Sliding into her body with far more ease, not quite the ache and shove.

So she can open her eyes again and give an encouraging nod. "No hurt." The ache she could deal with, and she did not want to discourage his affection and interest so soon into their marriage as the second day. Especially when he was being so caring and taking his time.