Xade’s pov

I’m sorry,” I wailed, showing my weakness, my fear, my reality.

I am so sorry for not being able to protect you, for not being strong enough, for failing you.” My voice grows raw with grief swirling through it like a dark cloud.

My tears land on her face, drawing over her feverish skin. Pain clawed at my chest.

And then I don’t know where, or how she managed to garner such strength…but a sharp sting kisses the side of my face, abruptly stopping me from saying anything else as I stare at the culprit in my arms.

Recharge successful!

She huffs, rolling her eyes. “That should do it.”

I blinked, caught off guard by her sudden action and my hand instinctively rose to touch the hot sting on my face. ” What was that for?”

I whispered in surprise, a bit amused that she smacked me across my face.

For crying and yapping about nonsense,” She huffed, her eyes slightly glaring at me. If I promise you something, I keep it don’t I?”

I nod, still a bit gobsmacked by what she had done. She glared harder. ” Then shut it and let me keep that promise.” her tone is a mixture of fondness and exasperation.

smiling. ”

where the sting had land on my cheek, rubbing there affectionately. “Sorry for slapping you.” she apologize,

smile. “It’s fine, I clearly needed

her eyes playful. ” Yes you did,” she agree playfully. I chuckle and cover her hand with mine and turn my

“Now,” she started, letting out a soft moan and closed her eyes. My heart skipped painfully and I am relieved when she reopens

know we have to keep the family tradition in your

suggested and I smiled down at

I repeated the name on my tongue, liking the way it sounded so pure.

Xadrien?” Her eyes shone. “I think I prefer

huh?” I joked and her eyes twinkle, the mist of darkness fighting to cloud her eyes.

“Hmm how about

” Both sound

lips work into a cute pout. ”

which one do you prefer

felt the heat. It hadn’t subsided and it was growing which gnawed a

even more when she tries to hide her whimper. ”

sighed, nestling closer to me.

she was trying her best to fight it, I could

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