Dance With You

After enjoying a short vacation with Sheina, Kenneth brought Sheina back to the apartment. Niko and George were waiting. Sheina noticed Nico's face. There was no bruise on the man's face but Sheina was sure that Kenneth had indeed given Niko a punishment that Sheina did not know.

"Niko, I'm sorry for the carelessness I've done." Sheina gave herself to speak to the man. She doesn't like fights.

"I hope you do regret it." Nico answered curtly. Naturally the man was angry with Sheina.

Shaina looked down. "I promised not to repeat it."

"I don't want to hear your bullshit." Niko turned his face away. "You can only behave because you know someone else will solve your problems. I don't expect positive changes from an opposition girl like you."

"I realized my mistake. For that I apologize to you." Shaina felt sorry. Niko still being curt made Kenneth act.

"You're being exaggerated, Niko. I already punished Sheina and scolded her. I'm sure she will understand. I want you to keep your attitude to respect Sheina. You will understand what I mean."

"I'm sorry, sir." Nico lowered his head. He looked at Shaina.

"I hope you don't repeat your mistake." After saying that Kenneth told Oscar and Niko to leave them.

"Sir, why do you always protect me? Aren't I just a hired hand." Sheina asked the two of them inside the room.

Kenneth was silent. He couldn't tell Sheina that he needed her aura to be near him. "You better rest in your room instead of spouting your trivial ramblings."

Sheina nodded her head according to the man's request without rebuttal. Kenneth followed Sheina into the room. "Sir, can I rest without you?"

Kenneth frowned. "Why can't I be with you?"

Shaina looked down. "I'm afraid that if you ask to..." Sheina didn't dare to finish her sentence. The woman's face flushed with embarrassment but Kenneth understood Sheina's meaning.

"Is doing that activity a torturous thing for you?" Kenneth was slightly offended.

"It's not like that sir. Just a little tiring. I want to restore my strength temporarily if we do it again I suspect I might end up passing out." Sheina felt her throat dry, not used to discussing such things. "But if you insist I can't refuse your request." Sheina immediately corrected her sentence before Kenneth went berserk.

Kenneth chuckled lightly. "I'm not planning on making love to you right now." Kenneth spoke in a very direct manner. "I just want to accompany you to sleep. I promise not to do anything else."

Sheina couldn't refuse anymore. The woman let Kenneth hug her on the bed. Even though Sheina had dreamed of Kenneth's time like that with her. But now, the girl felt awkward. Kenneth's body was always comfortable for her to hug as well as giving a faster heartbeat effect on Sheina's chest.

Several minutes, Sheina could not sleep. The woman tried to sit up to make Kenneth's arms slip away. "Why haven't you closed your eyes yet?"

"Sir, may I turn on the television?"

"Of course." Kenneth also moved his body to a comfortable position leaning on the pillow. "What's your favorite movie?"

"I like disney movies." Sheina replied embarrassed.

Kenneth smiled amusedly. "Sheina, that movie is only suitable for teenage fantasies. You're already an adult. I didn't expect you to still like movies like that."

Sheina played with her lips thinking about Kenneth's words. The woman half lifted her head while her mind wandered far away. "I didn't have a good childhood. I didn't have a television so I had to hitch a ride to a neighbor's house to enjoy the service. You know my father spent a lot of money treating my ailments."

"Yes, I remember it."

"I've always envied those who have good memories as a child." Sheena exhaled. "When I have the chance now, I want to make up for all the things I missed in the past."

"You should have told me earlier, Sheina. I will let you enjoy all the fun."

"Thank you, sir." Sheina smiled genuinely at Kenneth's kindness.

"What's your dream as a child but you've never done it?"

Sheena frowned. "Quite a lot. One of them goes to the amusement park. I also want to enjoy cotton candy in the park while enjoying the sunset. Simple things like that." Sheina hissed sadly remembering her bad childhood. She also has no friends. Sheina is very lonely. The woman cleared her throat.

"How about you, sir? Oh! You must have had a wonderful childhood." Sheina tried to guess before hearing Kenneth's answer. "You must be from a wealthy family. I doubt you know what it's like to be hungry. Your parents must have provided for all your needs. You must have never been lonely because so many people want to be your friend."

Kenneth swallowed hard. Kenneth's life is not as beautiful as Sheina thinks. Born from the strongest gene, Kenneth has carried his group's hopes since childhood. Moreover, he has fighting talent, speed, and intelligence that exceeds the werewolves in general. Kenneth was never happy when all that weight was on his shoulders. He was never allowed to choose his destiny. Everything was determined when he was born.

Kenneth never had any decent friends. Those on his equals envied Kenneth's talent. Meanwhile, the werewolves whose caste is below Kenneth are afraid to face him. Kenneth could feel the loneliness that Sheina felt. Especially when his clan advisers decided Kenneth would be the next Alpha candidate to replace his father. He was busy training and fighting a lot of revenge, conquering other factions to expand his power. Kenneth more often than Sheina witnessed his family being killed. The man felt loss and regret about many things over the hundreds of years. Kenneth couldn't even remember the last time he felt peace.

Sheina's gaze shifted again to the television showing a dancing scene. Sheina clapped. It was quite amazing. Kenneth smiled again, stopping his reverie looking at Sheina's reaction.

"Do you want to dance with me?"

Sheina clutched her dress. "I never learned it. I don't know how to dance, sir."

"I will teach you." Kenneth took Sheina to his feet. The man put one hand on Sheina's waist to make it easier for him to teach Sheina. "Relax your body, Sheina!"

"What if I step on your foot?"

Kenneth raised his eyebrows. "Those tiny feet can't hurt me. Unless you're wearing your shoes." Kenneth led Sheina to direct the woman very well.

Kenneth felt his soul warm again. He felt an empty aisle in his heart filled with the presence of that woman. Sheina was able to introduce Kenneth to the simple pleasures but felt worth it.

The bedroom door suddenly opened. Someone entered Kenneth's room without knocking. He is Kenneth's older brother called Erick. Kenneth and Sheina were surprised to let go of their embrace to give distance to the suddenly awkward situation.