What a fu*cking demi-god.
He stopped walking right when he’s a meter away from me. My heart keeps beating loud, even louder. Aiden scratched his nape before meeting my eyes as he sighs, licking his lower lip after. Shit falling from heaven, that made my heart flutter even more.
The way his eyes seems emotionless and mad made my knees weak.
Am I in trouble? Because right now, it feels like it!
“You’ll sneak on me?” he asked in a very stern and low voice. My system started working on an alibi but I can’t think of any. The damn heartbeat doesn’t help, too! His tone screams of irritation and disbelief.
Probably on what I said!
I gulped.
“I-”
“You’ll defy me?” he cut my words and started walking towards me. My body moved on its own and leaned on the seat, my eyes are not breaking their contact from his and the only thing that bugs me right now are the gazes that he’s giving me.
Aiden leaned and leveled his face with mine, making my breath hitched. “I don’t like to be defied, Ashira.” He said in a low whisper which almost sounded like a threat…
Oh, no. This is one of the moments that I instantly regret speaking my mind loud.
I felt his breath on my face and it smelled like mint and shaving cream… Heck, he smells so good.
Before I give in to the temptation which he delivers -well, unintentionally- I narrowed my eyes at him and straighten my back.
Now our faces are so close that our lips might meet if one of us moves.
Holy mother of God.
“I only obey with a reason, Aiden. Why can’t I come? You know how much this means to me.” I want to clap and praise myself because my voice didn’t stutter. Though I’m not sure if it sounds stern because it feels like I’m pleading.
He looked at my eyes for a while. Studying me. I looked back the same to him and after a short while, he moved back, standing straight in front of me again.
I started breathing again, not knowing that I halt my breath.
“You’ll stay here so I’m sure that you are safe. You can’t argue about that, Ashira.”
His voice was not authoritarian or mad. If so, I heard it as soft and sincere. Calming.
Suddenly, Seth’s words popped into my head.
‘Aiden looked like he’s being eaten by darkness…’ his voice echoed in my head and the images it brought are unpleasant, dreadful.
My lips formed a flat line. If this is what he meant, if my safety is what will keep him an inch away from that darkness, then he’s probably right.
I can’t argue about it.
I kept silent. I don’t know what to say and yes, I still loved to tag along but I can’t risk another turmoil that I may face-if any.
“If this rogue is telling the truth, I’ll need him to do a blood pact. If he betrays me, then he’ll taste his poison first. Nick and I agreed that if the meeting goes well, I’ll help Zynia with whatever I can. She will be cured here in my land and by then, you’ll have the chance to talk to her. Ask her everything.”
My eyes glittered from happiness and hope! I’m looking up to him and he gave me a side smile, joyed by my euphoric reaction.
I was touched by his words. Though he indirectly said it, I get that he cares for me.
I guess what happened the other night made a huge bump to him.
“I-I’ll stay here, then.” I stutter. I closed my eyes and sigh. “Please be safe…” I said in a whisper and looked up to his face again.
His lips formed a small smile. “Always.” He said and leaned down to press his lips on my head. My eyes closed from the gesture. “You should spend some time with your friend. They are planning to head back to their land tomorrow.”
Aiden sat beside me as he said those words. I’m more focused on how he placed his hand on my back and his body heat next to mine.
I exhaled.
I haven’t seen Lucianna yesterday and today, all day. Apart from not being allowed to work myself up -even when I’m totally fine-, Aiden also told me that my friend was under some sort of punishment from her mate.
“Is she okay?” I asked, referring to Lucy. I turned my head to look at him because he’s leaning on the back slat.
“She is. Don’t worry.” His eyes look through my soul. And it’s so weird that I always experience it from him. “Jacob won’t hurt her. She’s his mate.”
I doubt it. If Jacob hasn’t gave her any pain then Lucy shouldn’t act that way. Even escaping fate like what she tried to.
“Physically not, maybe.” I debated.
Aiden chuckled softly. “The brat was still underdeveloped when his mate were involved. He’ll come to learn the right way.”
I’d like to negate but I just shrugged and said nothing. I was about to tease him with how he acted with me but his last phrase was right. Even Aiden started to learn having me.
Maybe it’s really hard for powerful wolves to have someone as their mate. It’s like having another half of something you never thought you’ll ever need. And the process of accepting it was just hard for them and their great prides.
“Aiden?”
I looked at the door where Nick popped out. He tilts his head as a signal that it’s time for them to run. When his eyes met mine, he smiled sheepishly before nodding at Aiden then left just as fast as his entrance.
“I need to go,” Aiden said, straightening up. “Don’t put yourself in trouble.” Then he leaned in, closing the gap between our lips, and kiss me.
It’s a short, deep kiss but I already felt like I was drowned. Holy-! I really can’t control this fu*cking heat.
He was gone before I could utter a word. Leaving me breathless and wanting. I sighed when the wind whooshes off, dragging my hair to my face.
It’s so hard to be left behind by him. Even for just a while.
I started praying for a peaceful talk to happen tonight.
Nick’s POV
It was dark, quiet, and chilling at the clearing where we first ran after the rude rogue. I was standing behind Aiden and the rogue which has a name-Zeke-was standing across us.
I kept telling Aiden that we should’ve brought some wolf fighters but he denied my suggestion.
I don’t know if he’s bragging about his strength or he’s trusting the rogue. Either way, I’m option-less but to risk my life again.
Part of the job, it is. But still felt like hell.
“He got no companion with him,” I whispered. Whew! That’s a relief!
“I’m true to my words, Beta.” The rogue said in a loud voice. I looked at him and he just smirked.