37: BLOODSHED

A Z R I E L

My heart felt tight as I felt like everything was finally falling into place. Because it was. I looked at Delilah, my expression conveying how I felt. I placed my hand over the one of her belly, already hearing the tiny heartbeat of our little one. “I'm never going anywhere, detka. I promise to be with you every step of the way and hold your hands as we go through this new phase. You have no idea how happy you just made me.” I said, sincerity dripping in my words.

Delilah sniffed, tears blurring her eyes as she squeezed my hands. “You make me happy, Azriel. I never realized how sad and boring my life really was until you came into the picture. Though, we didn't meet on good circumstances, you and this baby are the best thing to ever happen to me. I can't think of a future without you in it. I love you, Azriel.”

Those words. Those were the words I've been waiting for her to say. Those three forbidden yet powerful words. I know I had heard her confess to them last night duri