Chapter 57: The one who’s not family...
Selene POV
I left the tent and went straight to Noah who was sprawled in the makeshift hospital. His hands were thrown over his face careless and he seemed to be fast asleep. Quietly, I settled myself beside him, tucking a strand of hair behind his ear... he looked so peaceful as he slept.
A few hours ago, was chaotic and I knew that if I kept staying with Xavier, we would keep being in trouble. Yes, I didn’t love Noah... but these things take time, don’t they? I’ve loved only one man my entire life... so I wasn’t an expert in this field but I was willing to give love a chance with Noah.
I would love him... and cherish him, and let him mark me. This time, I wasn’t going to give in to the spoilt whims of the girls... They wouldn’t understand the sacrifices I was making for them until they were older.
As soon as Noah comes around, I’ll find a way to see that we’re driven to the airport. Whatever it is that we’re doing, we must leave this place today. I didn’t care if I was going to run or hop... I wasn’t going to spend another night here.
Exhaling, with determination glinting in my eyes, I tried to stand when Noah’s hand reached for me and he pulled me back in a flurry so I fell directly on his chest.
"That hurt," he winced with pain.
"I-I’m sorry," I said immediately and tried to leave but he tugged me closer to him so that I was just a tiny distance from meeting with his lips.
"You should pay for accidentally falling on a Lycan... what are you going to do about it?"
I knew what he wanted. The desire was so evident in his eyes... I decided to flirt back with him.
I relaxed against him, tracing my index finger from his neck, down to the base of his neck, with my gaze still fixed on him. I allowed my fingers to circle his chest, stopping briefly at his peeking nipple.