Chapter 46
Owen
What do I do now?
How do I hide Ruby from my father? All I know is that I can't let anything bad happen to my mate, it took so much to have her with me, and I'm not going to let go of her easily. I will fight until my last breath for her, and this is my promise. I have to take her back home, I know how much she misses her family. All I want is to make her happy.
“Where do we go from here?” She asks, clinging to my hand tightly. I stop in my tracks to assure her, I don't want her to worry about a thing, I will do all the worrying.
“Baby.” I mutter looking at her closely, I feel her heart beating so loudly. “I'm here with you and won't let anything happen to you.” I say, but she doesn't look convinced.
“That's not what I'm worried about Owen, I'm just so afraid that you might abandon me like you did all in the name of saving me.” She purrs, pain written all over her beautiful face. I only did that to save her life, but it doesn't justify my behavior, I literally gave her away to my brother, and I'm sure he will still want her by his side when all this is over. He will still want us to honor our agreement.
“I'm truly sorry, baby, I know it will take time for you to actually forgive me. I couldn't think straight back then, all I wanted was to see your smile, your beautiful eyes looking at me and feel your touch. I know it was so selfish on my part, but I didn't want to lose you, and I still don't want to. So I'm going to do everything just to have you by my side, Ruby.” I say, cupping her face in my palms.
I want to kiss her so badly, but I'm aware of the stench radiating from my body. I haven't had decent food or a shower ever since I was thrown in the dungeons. The little food provided, I couldn't keep it in. My mind would always drift to Möbius and Ruby. All I could think was what they were doing at that particular time.
Sometimes I tried to ask the guards but neither paid attention to me. “I promise not to let myself lose you again, my love. Believe me please.” I beg.
“I believe you, Owen.” She slides into my arms and hugs me tightly. I circle my arms around her and close my eyes.
'Why do we have to face so many problems?' I think to myself.
“We need to leave this place now, baby.” I hate to leave her arms, but I have to protect her from my father. My father is a monster, but I'm not going to let him have her, not my Ruby.
Good thing I have my house in the woods. I built it just for my relaxation and to think to have a place to cool down when I'm enraged or feeling down. Good thing no one knows about it. Most importantly, I built it when I gave up on finding my mate, I knew I wouldn't be the ruler any longer, and I needed a secluded place just for myself. A place where I could drown in my sorrows. “Are you ready?” I ask, taking her arms, I know how uncomfortable she always is with teleporting. She just nods and closes her eyes.
In just seconds we land on the balcony of the house. It's quite dusty, I haven't been here since I found my Ruby. I wanted to bring her here on a special occasion.
“Where are we, baby.” Ruby asks looking around, she looks gorgeous, her dress is hugging her tightly and everything about her is just perfect.
I was such a fool to have let Möbius have her. Before I can answer her, I wave of fatigue washes over me, causing me to lose my balance, she steadies me right away and sits me on the couch outside the porch.
“Are you okay baby.” She asks, concern written all over her face. Kneeling before me, she feels my forehead.
“I'm fine, baby.” I say, but it comes out as a mere whisper.
“No you are not, you look so tired my baby. You need a shower, food, and some rest, okay.” I just nod.
I point to a rock and instruct her to pick the keys underneath it. She opens the door first before helping me in. My fatigue is because I used my powers to teleport, I used the last ounce of strength I had in me. I feel so bad giving her a hard time. I know she is exhausted as well, I wish I could be the one taking care of her not to other way around.
She looks around finding the kitchen easily, makes some porridge and feeds me.
“Good boy.” She smiles when I finish the whole bowl. I'm glad she is with me right now.
“Now just lie there and wait a moment for it to start taking effect then you will go for a shower.” She sounds so motherly, it's so hot. If it weren't for my strength, she could be lying in bed naked by now and my hands all over her body. Even in my weakness, my dk flinches just by a mere thought of that.
I hope they don't find us, so I can spend time with her peacefully as I figure out a way back to her realm. If it were not for the deal with Möbius, she could have been home by now.
The porridge takes effect, Ruby helps me with my shower and the moment I lay in bed my fatigue gives in, and I fall into a really deep sleep.
Ruby
I cover Owen up and kiss his forehead. I kneel beside him, admiring how amazing he looks. I'm glad he is sleeping now, I was really so worried about him.
All the anger I was harboring is gone now, all I want is for him to get better.
I just hope Möbius isn't harmed though, he did try to treat me badly but in the end he saved me. I believe it's just sibling drama. And to be honest, he was charming at some point.
I slap myself when I find myself smiling as I think of him.
'What's wrong with you Ruby, Owen is lying here, and you dare think of another man?' I scold myself. To get my mind off him, I head to the bathroom to freshen up as well.
I place the wand and crown carefully inside the draw under the dressing mirror.
After a quick shower, I look around and find a his t-shirt. I slide it in and tie my hair in a messy bun and head to the living room. I looked around the house.
I didn't really get time to look around when we got in. It's a one-storey building, but he has everything on the first floor, the living room, kitchen and the three bedrooms. Though dusty, it's still looks incredible.
His choice of furniture and the wallpaper is exquisite. The glass table is neatly placed on a square fluffy red carpet, around it is two set corner seats. Everything is red though, the curtains, the sofas, even the glass table has red flowers embedded on it, is it because he's a demon? Maybe.
I open the sliding door and stand on the balcony to feel the fresh air. Weirdly, the air isn't that pleasing despite being deep in the forest. I expected some cool breeze to fan me as I stood there, unfortunately it's the opposite. I get inside, not knowing what to do. There isn't a television here or any other means of entertainment. All I'm left with are my thoughts, my always crazy thoughts.
'I wonder how many girls he brought here.' I say to myself.
He has been alive for almost a hundred years now, so it's obvious he had girls in the past. Just the mere thought of another woman in his arms makes my heart cringe. I decide to just go back inside to wait for him to get up.