Chapter 160: His dear, his life
Azrael caught his wandering hands and brought them to his lips, planting a soft kiss on each back. He smiled lovingly at Knox and fired away his next inquiry.
"Is that how you started to like me?" His eyes sparkled with playfulness. "You sucked at expressing your feelings then. I remember whenever I looked at you, you had this infuriated expression. I guessed that’s your love language."
Knox scrunched his face, jokingly displeased, he hissed, "I didn’t like you back then! You were just so annoying, that was why."
Azrael leaned closer, breathing a few inches away from his lover. The faint smell of Knox’s natural scent permeated his nose, and he was tempted to cover those lips with his. But a simple kiss wouldn’t suffice, so he was holding back.
He also wanted to hear Knox’s answer, so he asked again, "How did you start liking me then?"
Knox’s green irises rolled up. He looked at the ceiling as he pondered, while unconsciously biting his lips, unaware of the alpha’s struggles.
"How? Hmm...I’m not sure. Perhaps because of the bond?"
Knox witnessed the glitter left Azrael’s eyes, along with his dying smile. His eyebrow furrowed and he seemed to be taking what he said seriously. Knox panicked. He quickly waved his hands before him and shouted, "I’m just kidding! Just kidding! It’s just a joke, okay!"
’I shouldn’t have said that. Stupid Knox!’ the omega thought inwardly, scolding himself for his inconsideration and recklessness.
Azrael was silent. Knox began sweating. He wondered if the man was really upset. He sighed and spoke again, "Okay, okay, I’ll answer honestly even though I feel embarrassed."
Averting his eyes, Knox cleared his throat and blurted out, his voice decreased in volume and if Azrael wasn’t gawking at him just a few inches away, he wouldn’t be able to hear him at all. "Maybe...hmm, the first time I found you lovable was when...you gave me that red car?"