Bab 126: Life with you part1
Arei sank against the wall of the shower letting the hot water flow over his icy body. By now, it was obvious to him the cold he felt came from some where deeper than the chill of the New England ocean. As if stuck on auto replay, his brain just kept flashing back to earlier.
His heart had leaped back to life with hope as Ry had explained the tense situation of earlier to him. He'd let out a sigh of relief as Ry's irritation continued to increase. "Don't you understand?!" Ry yelled. "If the kid finds out she's only telling him what he wanted to hear this whole time, it will be a sure-fire shit show! With everything we've taught him and with his lack of control over those teenage emotions of his... we will practically be unleashing a damn bomb on the entire Mediterranean!"
Arei's smile didn't fade, neither did the heavy thump of his heart. {The marriage isn't real, she hasn't given in fully to being his... there may still be hope... she and I are immortal after all.} He allowed his mind to think of possibilities he'd fought so hard over the past two months to keep pushed down. "I agree with her logic. Keep the kid happy until he returns to his people, then go their separate ways..."
Ry huffed out an irritated puff of air. "Are you even trying to think with the head between your shoulders right now?" He flung his hand out to the window. "Have you seen them together? That's not an act, Arei. They truly love each other." He ran a hand through his short hair. "You saw for yourself; the boy was able to help her through a process in six weeks that we had both failed at over the course of three years." Arei only grunted and looked back out to the open ocean.
"If you're considering playing the long game, you're only setting yourself up for a life of torture. It's hard to see someone you love openly love another... whether it's 4 years or 400..." Tri said quietly as he ran the pad of his thumb over the tattooed wedding band. Before Ry or Arei either one could reply, the sounds of gunshots had reverberated through the tower.
Arei jumped to his feet and bolted to the window Ry had already been leaning against. His eyes searched the beach and cliffs for any signs of duress. "What the..." He narrowed his eyes trying to force them to zoom in on the figures silhouetted against the setting sun on the highest peak of the cliffs. He began moving toward the spiraling staircase of the lighthouse in a hurry. He struggled to believe his own words as they left his lips. "There's people on the cliffs!" More gunshots sounded causing him to pick up speed as he worked his way down the steep steps.
Arei didn't try to block the spray of hot water as it flowed forcefully over his head and into his eyes and mouth. IMMORTAL. The word continued to reverberate in his brain. He didn't try the silence the angry cry that tore from his throat as images of Jos's cold, bloody body laying on the beach assaulted his memories. Hot tears added salt to the waters already streaming down his face. The images of her laying limp and breathless in his arms as the saltwater's of the ocean flowed over the numerous burbling holes the bullets had left. Her beautiful silvery-white hair will forever be marred with the tainted crimson of earlier. He had prayed to the gods of the old and new, to the heavens and to hell, for any hope of salvation as all thoughts of immortality was ripped from his grasp. He'd been perfectly content with waiting for a day their paths would cross, had been less eager but still willing to wait until her eyes could once again turn to him with passion… but all the wait… all the patients… what was it even for, if she died in his arms before he was ever able to fully express his depth of feelings for her… show her his depth of… love…
Greek Island of Zakynthos
"Drinks all around!" Ry called out as he toasted his pint to Arei once again before chugging it's contents.
Arei laughed and took another long drink. "Admit it, you're only glad that you'll get longer that a weekend off from our favorite lil beasty."
Ry chuckled, "It has been a good while since I last partook of some proper debauchery." To emphasis his point, he pulled the bar maid down onto his lap as she refilled his mug. "Would you like to join me later for proper debauchery?" He asked her huskily.
Arei laughed, shaking his head. "Thank the gods a simple dip in the ocean can cure all your ailments… otherwise brother, you'd have some serious health concerns by now."
Ry gave a heavy, guttural laugh. "Sure you don't want to join? The place is full of willing enough participants and 'our lil beasty' does well enough on her own. She shouldn't expect your return until morning."
Arei shrugged, "It's been several months, and my last stay was so short, I thought I'd drop by tonight." He raised a small sack that he'd had prepared by the bar earlier. "Speaking of which, I should get going before the food gets any colder."
A mischievous grin curled the corners of Ry's full lips, "I'll still be here in the morning. You should stop by and see me off." His grin hinted of something unspoken.
Arei narrowed his eyes on his brother. "What are you up to? You never ask me to see you off."
Ry shrugged, poorly forging indifference through his drunken state. "No reason. Just figured my twin, of all people, cared enough to say goodbye before I took off on a dangerous quest."
Arei puttered out a laugh. "Sure, I'll be here in the morning, but not because I think you're at any risk of impeding danger." Arei stood up and finished his beer, before placing the mug back on Ry's table and nodding his goodbyes. As he made it to the door, he heard Ry call out.
"Can't wait to hear from you in the morning!" Ry's excited words boomed through the crowded room.
Arei shook his head, a smile still resting on his lips as his pushed through the last of the heavy vegetation surrounding the lagoon. His eyes searched over the area with familiarity before settling on the hidden cave entrance. Walking to the door Ry had installed, he rapped lightly then waited. When several minutes had passed and know answer came, Arei pushed the door open slightly. "Jos? Are you in there? It's me… I thought I'd drop dinner off to you before I headed home for the night." He peaked past the door into the small living area. Seeing no sign of Jos, he walked to the tiny table and placed the package on it before turning back out the door. He ran his hand through his long hair as he searched around the lagoon for any signs of movement. Finally, on the farthest bank a silvery head broke the water. Arie smiled as he tugged off his shirt and kicked off his boots. She hadn't realized he was there. {I'll surprise her.} He thought as he silently dove into the water and made his way to her with lightening speed. As he broke the water's of the moon lit lagoon, it was Arei who was in for the surprise.
As she turned toward him, making no effort to cover her naked upper body for his shocked gaze, she asked in mild curiosity. "Oh, you're here? Did you forget something earlier?" When he didn't answer, she neared closer to him tilting her head. "Are you alright? You're not hurt or… had too much to drink, have you?"
Arei lowered himself farther into the water as his cock jerked to life. Before him stood the goddess of that first night he'd met her. The night she'd attacked him and been forced to shift when injured… in all the naked glory of a mature woman. His groin tightened as she came closer, studying his features carefully. He backed away and lifted his gaze to the skies above. "I… yeah… you know me… drank way too much and came here instead…" He risked a glance back in her direction. "Guess I… forgot about your… new look…" He let his words trail off as she shifted her head from side to side in curiosity. {Jesus, she was gorgeous! THIS! This was what Ry had been referring to. THIS is why he's so damn eager to see me in the morning. To see if his little prank worked.} Arei's breath caught as she ran her hand across his chest.
"Is this new?" She asked as she traced the fresh tattoo.
He'd gotten it before heading to this island this morning. It marked the win of his most recent battle, the crest of the king he'd fought with. "Yes… this morning…" He knew he should stick with the rules, he and Ry had agreed on and not allow her to study the tattoos too closely. To the untrained eye most of their ink looked identical, but if closely studied many of the markings were only similarly shaped and placed, the images and patterns themselves were very different. His dick jumped again below the water as she ran a light touch over the nipple ring directly below the new tattoo.
Her eyes studied it curiously. "What is this?" She asked glancing up at him as she carefully tugged on the bar. "It goes all the way through? But why."
{Shit… obviously Ry hadn't been topless around her... or he'd taken his out.} His thoughts came to a sudden halt when her other hand came up to her own breast and began tugging and pinching at the hardening bud. His hands quickly shot out to stop both of hers, pressing one to his chest and the other to hers. BIG MISTAKE! His eyes bugged as he realized the only thing between her full, round breast and his palm was her own tiny fingers. He quickly released her hands. "Shit, sorry. I…" His words trailed off as her head tilted again, this time holding a slight heat to her gaze that hadn't been there moments ago. He forced himself to smile down at her. "I should be going. I left food for you inside." He turned away, but a tiny hand on his forearm halted him.
"Then we could eat it together…" She asked.
Arei nodded, completely absorbed by the large, innocent aqua eyes gazing up at him, before he even realized what he was agreeing too.
She smiled brightly back at him. "Race you there?" She asked as she dove into the water.
He cursed aloud as her bear ass popped out of the water with the arch of her dive and his cock bucked again. {This is a horrible idea. I should go back to the damn cottage right now! AND murder Ry in the morning for not warning me!} He watched as she made her way across the lagoon. "Shit." He said again before diving in, himself and making his way across. He just broke the surface of the water on the other side, when his eyes feel in direct line of her slender muscular thigh. She was ringing the water from her hair in the shallows. {HOLY…}
"I win." She was laughing happily before she met his gaze. Her laughter trailed off as their eyes met. She turned completely and walked to where he was submerged in the shallow waters of the shore. Her tiny hand cupped his forehead. "Are you sure, you're alright? You fill hot and you look a bit flushed."
Arei gulped as he tried to keep his eyes from raking hungrily across her naked body, only slightly covered by her long hair that she'd let hang over her shoulder. He could only nod as he forced his body lower into the water. "You go on inside. I'll be in, in a few minutes." His words wore raspy against the lust and hunger building in his groin.
Arei groaned inwardly as he pushed the door of the cave open nearly 20 minutes later. Patiently waiting by the tiny table, Jos set in a simple pale blue dress and laced up bodice. Her plump breast pressed enticingly against the laces of the garment meant to contain them. His brain battled between bending her over the table or storming back to the inn and kicking Ry square in the balls.
"Are you sure, you're alright? Maybe you should sleep here tonight. If you're feeling unwell, that is." Her soft voice was laced with worry as she tilted her head in his direction.
Arei cleared his throat and forced the words past his lips. "I couldn't stay here, kitten… not tonight." He ran his hand through his damp hair the other gripping the handle of the door. "In fact, I should be heading that way now. You enjoy, alright." He'd barely stepped out the door when tiny hands found one of his large ones. He froze in place.
"Then I should walk you back, Sir. You really shouldn't be alone at night on this island in your condition." She argued sweetly.
Two large aqua eyes stared up into his and he was lost. The tiny girl of three years ago had stole his heart, but this woman before him now would take his very soul. He turned toward her, lifting her hands to his lips and placing a light kiss across her knuckles. "My lil one, you've grown so much over these short years… So caring and considerate." He brushed a few stray damp hairs from her face, letting his fingers graze her cheek and to his amazement she leaned her face into his caress. He cupped his hand against the side of her head and gently pulled her closer, stroking the soft skin below her ear with the pad of his thumb. "I have to go, kitten. I'll be fine on my own." He smiled down to her. "If you walked me home, it would be your safety I'd have to worry about."
Her bright curious eyes twinkled under the gleam of the full moon. "I would be fine. I've walked this island many times alone at night.
{It's not the being alone part I fear… it's being with me…} He sighed, "I'll be fine. Enjoy your food before it gets too cold to enjoy." With that, he released her and began walking toward the cottage only a short way down the beach.
PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA 
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Jacquia_comics I can't tell you how excited I am to do these next several chapters!
Side note all the previous chapters have been edited, there were two chapters that had been left out or messed up pretty bad. I believe it was morning after and ease the burdon. You will see they are now double chapters. Also several word/grammer errors have been fixed. I'm sorry for all the missused loss.
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