Chapter 78

Killian:

I smiled when I woke up to find Eleanor laying in my arms.

Her chest rose and fell with each breath that she took and I couldn’t help but feel my chest swelling, and I tightened my arms around her.

“Finally mine,” I whispered to her, slowly rising as I gently kissed her shoulder. I unwrapped my arms from around her and slowly got up from bed. Though I didn’t want to leave her in bed when she first woke up, I wanted to make her something to eat, a little breakfast in bed, something to spoil her.

I walked to the bathroom and took a quick shower, and I couldn’t help but smile when I walked out of the water with a towel wrapped around my waist, as I caught sight of the mark that was on my neck. It was her mark on me, letting everyone know that I was hers just like she was mine.

I was careful to choose my clothes, not wanting to wake her up as I opened the closet, and I couldn’t help the small smile that formed on my lips when I saw her curled up under the blanket. I purred at her sight, and despite her being asleep, she purred back. I walked toward her and I kissed her forehead before walking out of the bedroom, wearing jeans and a white shirt. 

I entered the kitchen and the maids took a step back, waiting for my order. I didn’t say a word as I opened the fridge and pulled out the things that I needed. I put the things that I needed on the counter before heading toward the cupboard to get a cutting board. I washed the fruits and vegetables before turning my attention to the knives.

“Boss, is there anything that we can help you with?” Marina, the headmistress asked, and I nodded.

“Yes, I want you to get me a pan and turn up the fire,” I said, and Marina nodded, watching as the maids did as she told them. One thing that Liana was sure to teach us to do was cook. In her mind, teaching us the basics were important and that was something that I was grateful for now. 

I cut the tomatoes and herbs before setting them aside to get the eggs that I wanted to whisk. Marina put a bowl for me, and I nodded in thanks before cracking the eggs. I watched as the maids put the salt and pepper on me, and I knew that they took in the fact that I wanted to do something special for my mate. 

“Do you want us to squeeze orange juice?” Marina asked, and I shook my head.

“A caramel macchiato in the capsule machine,” I said, and she nodded, turning to do as told. I put the tomatoes and herbs to cook in the already hot pan. One of the maids put butter and olive oil on the pan, and I watched as the ingredients sizzled, giving an aroma in the air before putting the eggs. 

I watched as the eggs cooked before I flipped it. Marina crossed her arms over her chest, clearly impressed, and I smiled as another maid handed me a tray with grilled toast and fruits that were cut. I nodded in appreciation before placing the eggs on the plate. Marina took the plate from me and placed it on a wheel tray table. The table had a small bouquet of flowers on it, and I nodded in thanks, watching as she put the cup of coffee on it. 

“Thank you,” I said, and Marina nodded, smiling at me before the girls turned to clean up the pan and things that I used. I walked toward the bedroom and opened the door before pushing the tray inside. I walked toward Eleanor, and kissed her temple, purring as I looked at her. 

“Good morning,” I whispered, waking her up. She hummed in response before sitting up to look at me. Her eyes met mine and I couldn’t help the small smile that formed on my lips as she wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me closer to kiss her. I placed my hands either side of her head and connected my lips with hers. 

“Morning,” she said, and I smiled, resting my forehead against hers. She ran her fingers through my hair, and I kissed her forehead before pulling away to nod at the tray. “What is this?” 

“Breakfast in bed,” I said, and her eyes widened in surprise before she blushed. “I figured to spoil you a bit more today,”

“Killian…” Eleanor said, her eyes softening and I smiled, pecking her lips before carrying the tray and putting it on her lap. She looked down at the plate for a second and I handed her cutleries before taking my own. She cut the egg, and I smiled when she took a bite out of it to look mesmerized by the taste. Her eyes met mine and she put the fork and knife down and she swallowed it before kissing my cheek. “This is amazing!”

She cut a piece and extended it to my mouth, making my heart swell at how genuine her act was. I opened my mouth and took a bite, making her smile. I had to admit, it was tasty, and I couldn’t help but feel proud of it.

“You have no idea how special this is to me,” she said, and I smiled at her. 

“I am glad that you like it, malyshka.” I said, and she shook her head at me.

“I love it, liking it would be an understatement,” she said, and I took her hand in mine, gently kissing her knuckle. She didn’t know how much I appreciated such sweet moments from her, and seeing how genuine she was being, I couldn’t help but find myself admiring her more by the minute.

“It is the first of our moments, malyshka, and I know for fact that they aren’t going to be our last.” She smiled at my words and I ran my finger through her hair. “Do you want us to go out later today? Or would you prefer that we stay at home for a bit today?”

“I am a little sore today, but I wouldn’t mind a little walk on the beach. I just need to shower first, relax my sore muscles,” she said, making me smile at how honest she was being. The fact that she dropped that wall was something that I wouldn’t have imagined if they paid me to, and seeing that she was relaxed, I couldn’t help but feel my heart skip a beat.

“Alright, a day on the beach it is, baby girl…”