Chapter 87 Safe
At the mention of Maximus I frowned, remembering what Lord Anthony said about Darius using Maximus to spy on him. "I still don't know how I feel about a body guard"
"It's for your safety my love. I'll worry less if I know someone as trained as he is will be watching over you" he smiled softly at me but my frown remained. I wanted Darius to stay with me all day but I know I wouldn't get that.
I decided bringing up anything that remotely had to do with Lord Anthony would be unnecessary. I didn't need him entering the conversation after he had insulted Darius and my relationship and I knew if I told Darius Lord Anthony would be banished. Darius didn't need to loose more allies now with the plans he has in mind.
"I'm sure nothing will happen. I'm safe here" I tried to assure him but I could see the worry and fear in his eyes.
He took my hand in his, placing kisses all over the back of my palm as I watched with love eyes, "I just don't want to loose you. The thought alone makes me so restless, I don't know how I will survive the day without you being close. I already know I'm going to hate it"
I felt my heart melt into puddles at his words, "We still have a little time before we're pulled away from each other" I began, slowly dragging myself from our current position and getting off the bed. I walked over to his side, my little feet slapping against the floor as I came to stand beside him with a playful grin on my lips. "Why don't we make the most of it"
A loud giggle burst out of my lips as Darius basically jumped out of bed and lifted me up into his arms bridal style. He spun me around as I giggled and kicked my legs in the air. With a loud shriek I wrapped my arms tightly around his neck feeling my heart beating a mile a minute in excitement. He stopped, watching my flushed cheeks with adoration in his eyes. My night dress had ridden up, leaving my thighs on full display. His eyes flashed with desire as he looked me over and if it was even possible I felt myself shrink even more into his arms as if being this small compared to his large frame wasn't enough.
"What do you have in mind love?" He asked, his eyes fixated on the hickies that littered my neck. I could see a burst of pride in his eyes as he saw what he had done to my pale skin, knowing well enough it would be very hard to conceal.
My cheeks darkness at the thought that clouded my mind. There was no way I could voice it out "I'm listening, go on" he encouraged with a soft coo but I could see the hunger and want hidden behind his currently soft exterior. I knew by how he looked at me like he was minutes away from devouring my whole that he was reading my thoughts and I didn't mind because I was sure I wouldn't be able to say it aloud without over thinking it later and hating how it came out.
"You already know it" I tried to avoid his gaze.
"I want to hear you say it from those sinfully delicious lips of yours baby" if I wasn't already wet enough before now I definitely was.
"We should get ready" I paused, peaking up at him to see him patiently waiting letting me know the moment the words left my lips that he wouldn't hold back.
"Together"
DARIUS
I watched with glee as my little one searched through my many compartment of clothing, trying to find the right attire for my meeting with the Jigalians. Honestly I couldn't careless about my appearance, I intended to keep the encounter short and quick so I could get back to her as soon as possible before I would loose my mind.
She had no idea how in love I was with her. How every little thing she did made my heart beat faster, when her cheeks would bleach a pink tinge because she was embarrassed, or how she would frown when she didn't like something, how she always managed to be the light everywhere she went. It was no surprise to me how fund of her majority of the castle was. I loved seeing her make new friends and meet new people, the glow on her face when she would interact with them always made my day. I wanted her to always keep smiling and never have any reason to shead a single tear. But I wasn't ignorant, I knew not everyone approved of her presence in my life and she wasn't aware how many wanted to see her as far away from me as possible.
Lord Odin may have been the only one she was aware of but he definitely wasn't the first and wouldn't be the last. Her safety was my top most priority. As I sat on the bed, watching her try to pick out which shoe would match I couldn't help but picture my future with her. Her belly swollen with our pups, her dark curls pulled into a bun as I tended to her aching feet. It was an image I always found myself picturing and one I hoped would come true. I didn't know what she thought of children but I had watched her play with some of the nobles little boys and girls and the joy on her face was radiant.
She walks out of the closet, my attire in hand as she continued to closely inspect her choice. She comes up to me, placing the pair of foot wear on the ground she motions for me to get up which I do without a word. Wordlessly watching her she helps me into my jacket making sure I had my under shirt properly secured.
Fastening the buttons with her little fingers she looked so concentrated, her brows pulled together and her lower lips sucked between her teeth. Her concentration broke and she looked up at me with colored cheeks as I gently pulled her bottom lip loose from its confinement. Shaking my head at her in disapproval I couldn't help but stare at her lips, long enough to feel my length grow at the thought of the things I could do to them. To her. The stain on her cheeks remained as she finished with my jacket.