Sacrifice

[milo]

I thought pyre and the title were enough support. And the asphyxiation alludes pretty strongly to death. The virgin reference may suggest a religious rite.

There is plenty of suggestion, just no confirmation.

ok smarty pants, what is your answer. And "some kind of religious ceremony" isn't enough.

I almost see "joan of ark" except for all of the candle references, I don't remember any candles in that old yarn

Often we ceremomiously light candles before making love. When all goes well it's more than a religious experience!

the word "often" and the word "virgin" are providing an incohesive contrast.