Chapter thirty-one - Home

Chapter thirty-one - Home

[REN]

He kissed me. He kissed me without any words or hesitation.

His kiss wasn't demanding or aggressive, nor passionate. It was real and pure, gentle, and caring. It left like he put all love he felt into this one kiss, and sincerely I was on cloud nine.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, it felt so right to do, his hands traveled down to my hips and pulled me impossibly close to him. There wasn't a place for even tiniest bit of air between our bodies.

We broke the kiss only when both of us were left breathless. I've never felt something like this, like being next to someone was so right and needed. I didn't get to normalize my breathing when he again grabbed my hips and picked me up, holding onto his arms like I was a little kid. He kept me so tight like he was afraid that I would disappear.

"You can't imagine, you just can't," he mumbled against my neck, breathing in deeply.

"I missed you," I whispered shyly, hiding my red face.

I could feel his heartbeat quicken, soon after he laughed loudly. He laughed. It sounds so good, the type of sound which makes you feel all warm and happy inside.

"I'm the luckiest man alive! You're making me so happy! Please, please let me explain everything, let me take you on that date, I beg you," he spoke fast, obviously excited.

"You don't need to explain anything, I know what happened, Nate told me all he knows," Azrael growled in irritation.

"Stop it, silly, he's my best friend, he likes boys," I laughed at how silly I sounded myself.

"How much did he tell you?" he asked, suddenly becoming serious.

"You killed her, something about the spell I think," I answered calmly, while he placed me back on my feet and looked down at me. Once again, I feel tiny and weak; that's how I feel whenever I'm around him. Don't blame me; his height and aura of dominance do that to me.

"Sam drugged me; I assume some witch helped her. She ran into my office, crying about something bad happening. I had a deal with her father, so I tried my best to stay as decent as I could towards her. She knew about our date, yet she asked me to have a glass of whiskey with her. On any other occasion, I would say no, but truthfully I was nervous as Hell, so I decided that it might help me calm down. I didn't want to make our date awkward. After that, I don't know.. I remember suddenly being in bed with her, dragging her downstairs, and snapping her neck in front of her father. I know I am a monster, I know. I've hurt you, so damn much, but I want to redeem myself. I want to prove that I can be mate you wish me to be," Azrael spoke all of that in one breath, I could feel how he wanted to explain himself.

"I'm such a fool," I sighed and looked down at my feet. Why didn't I listen? Why didn't I let him explain himself? What if he doesn't want me now and all because of my egoism and arrogance? I'm such an awful person.

"They both want us, you can't imagine how much," suddenly voice appeared at the back of my mind. Without me noticing it, a small smile crept on my lips.

"You should smile more often; it suits you," out of nowhere, Azrael spoke again.

"I'm sorry," I whispered, feeling ashamed of my actions.

"Hey, don't be, I understand why you left. I would have, too," he sighed and pulled me into a tight hug.

"How about we forget that? How about if we try again, a new chapter?" he questioned me calmly.

I nodded my head in approval and smiled.

"I don't hear nod, kitten, use your words; please," by the tone of his voice, I could easily understand that he was teasing me.

"Yes, please."

He stepped away, and I barely held a growl inside, I swear to Moon Goddess herself that not being in his arms feels wrong.

"Azrael Valentino at your service, beautiful lady. I am cold-hearted killer, arrogant asshole, a douche bag," he said with a smirk on his face. I was about to answer when he dropped on his knees in front of me.

"All that, an Alpha and horrible person in general. But before that, absolutely in love with you and that's all that matters. Crazy obsessed with you and everything you do. The way you move, the way your voice sounds, the way you laugh and smile, your body language, your mindset, everything. So in love, it hurts," he took my hand in his and looked straight into my eyes. Even his words were filled with love; he did speak the truth.

"Raven Snow, daughter of Zane Snow, trained warrior, nothing special. About to admit being in love with this ruthless douche bag. Who fell on his knees in front of me," I said with a smile on my face. Why do I feel so happy whenever he's around?

"Because he's the missing part of our soul," my wolf purred.

"Will you, Raven Snow, accept me Azrael Valentino as your mate?" he suddenly asked.

I was a bit taken away; nobody asks anyone do they want to be their mate. This is like a romantic movie.

"Will you accept me as yours?" I asked him back.

"Hell, yes!" he yelled out loud, obviously excited. I didn't get a chance to say anything, I was in his arms, his lips pressed against mine. This time the kiss was quick, soon he broke it and smiled at me.

He kissed my forehead and hugged me once again.

"Now, for the most difficult part. I'm about to ask something to your father," he said a bit awkwardly.

"What exactly?"

"Will he approve the idea I have... I want to take you home."