Chapter 2

“Tch, you have no manners do you, little boy?” the middle aged man joked, while the other maniacs laugh.

I heard a growl for the man in front of me. Did I heard it right? This man growling?

“Well then, you scumbags will have a bad time.” as the attractive man said those words, things happened so fast.

He started punching the middle aged man first and at the same time, kicked the shit out off those laughing maniacs. I was left stunned.

Should I laugh or call for some help? I don’t know what to do but watch as the man who saved me from those disgusting maniacs beat them all up. I hear some shouts from the crowd as the people started to run away from the scene.

“Azrael!” I heard a familiar voice calling.

“Cris!” I called as he suddenly hugged me.

I don’t have the strength to push him away so I let him embrace me.

“Are you alright? Didn’t they touch you or beat you?” he said as he frankly looked at me with worry.

“I’m fine, but those maniacs aren’t.” I said as I finally came back to my senses.

We both turn around and look at the scene. But to my surprise, the only thing left was five unconscious bodies lying on the floor and table. People are still shouting and running around, but that one person bothered me. Where is he?

“Uh, I guess it’s all good now?” the puzzled face was shown on Cris face, indicating he was, well, as puzzled as I am.

“Ye-Yeah, let’s get back to wo-” I didn’t finished my sentence as the man who saved me was right beside me.

His eyes showed jealousy and possessiveness, and I can also hear his growling from within his throat. Is he alright? Oh my gosh, I forgot to thank him for almost killing them.

“Th-Thank you so much for saving me, sir.” I said and look at him in the eyes. I bowed my head slightly to show my gratitude.

He look somehow bothered and his eyes was focusing on Cris, who is still holding my arm. His eyes looked at where Cris was holding and made his growl louder. Cris cleared his throat and that made the man looked at him at the eyes.

“Thank you for saving Azrael for me sir, if there is anything I could do to return the favor-” he was cut off as the man said something unexpected.

“For you to return your favor, hands off of her and return her to me.” his voice was so deep and I was a blushing mess. Not just because of her voice, but also by his words. Uh, what now?

Cris was taken aback but then steadied his posture, showing he was not losing. The tension between them made the atmosphere a little bit uncomfortable, so I decided to stop them with this ‘returning’ thing. I cleared my throat and that somehow breaks the ice.

“I am very grateful of what you did sir, really I do, but your favor is too much. I am no one’s property.” I said softly to make the atmosphere a bit less intense.

But seriously, even though I got interested towards this man a little, I should never get too attach and just go with him. His eyes was looking at me possessively and it only made me blush more.

“Yeah, sorry sir but your favor is too much. You know, you can pick some other girls here.” Cris said but I guess that only made the man angry.

“Hands off her, or I’ll cut your head off.” his deep voice sound demanding and scary that made Cris let go of his hand off my arm.

I thought it ended, but boy I was wrong. Cris stood in front of me, facing the man. But the man was much more taller and broader comparing to him. I feel worried once again. Darn cat and dog.

“Sorry to break to you buddy, but you can’t do that.” Cris smirk and it only annoys the man more.

His growl was heard and was about to lash out, but I put myself between them. There is no way a second round would take place here, one is enough.

“Uh Cris, you should go back to your station.” I tried to persuade Cris.

He was about to talk back, but I look at him sternly making him shut his mouth. He look reluctant but I pushed him away. Sorry lover boy, but you are only making it worse.

As he finally stood in his station--eyes still looking at me by the way, I turn around and face this man who was really meant to save me. I look at his eyes, his perfectly shaped brows knitted as he look at me. I scratch my head and smiled sheepishly.

“Sorry about that sir, my co-worker is only worried.” his brows only knitted deeper and my eyes might be lying to me when I say I see him blush.

He sighed and went closer to me, I was surprise that made my eyes as big as saucers. One feet more closer and I’ll lose my first kiss! -if he will move down my level, that is. To my surprise, I didn’t move an inch. I even bother to blush!

“Why are you making me like this, Azrael?” he said in his deep, sexy voice. He was shaking his head as he run his fingers on his hair. And that made him much more sexier! Not to mention his sweet voice as he mention my name.

Wait, mentioned my name?

“Uh, may I ask who you are sir?” I was still blushing and that must be so embarrassing!

He shook his head and his expression change into a serious one. Uh, that was scary for a strong man like him.

“I’m-” and for the first time, he was cut mid-sentence as a man called him.

“Connor!”

Oh gosh, where did they came from? They all look so handsome! Hmm, so he’s Connor.

“There are plenty of fish in the sea, you can go fishing later!” the man said and somehow made, Connor, growl?

“Levi and his humor.” I heard him mumble.

He shook his head and faces me. “Come with me.”

WHAT?!

“Uh sorry, sir Connor? But I still have work to do.” I awkwardly said and look in the other direction.

I heard him sigh. “You were involve with an accident earlier, wouldn’t your manager or something give you a day off?” he said.

Okay, I was a little bit flustered and his words made my heart skip a beat. But what does he want with me though?

“Sorry sir, but my work doesn’t do that.” I explained.

But I guess my excuse only made him pissed. He mumbled under his breath and inhaled to calm down. He then look at me.

Those eyes… Mesmerizing…

“I’ll wait for you.” wait,what?!

“Uh-Uhm sir, you don’t have to-” and then again, I was cut off as he walked away and went towards where handsome men were sitting at.

And this time, I sighed. What just happened?

I shook my head and was about to walk back towards the counter when I heard a beautiful voice called my name.

“Azrael!” it was Connor’s voice.

I turned around, and boy I ended up a blushing mess. My face almost make contact with his chest. I can smell his scent, a damped grass on a rainy day. And for some reason, it made me calm.

I stopped my thoughts and looked at him immediately in his eyes, those beautiful eyes. And yeah, now a blushing mess.

“Ye-Yes sir? Can I get you anything?”

He was suppose to say something but shook his head. He took off a tux in his arms and - HE PUT IT IN MY SHOULDERS?! Huh?

“I don’t like what you’re wearing.” He explained and avoided eye contact.

Why would he do this to me?!

I can see him blushing and I only made my face much more redder that it is earlier. I only looked at him, amazed and feel butterflies in my stomach.

“U-uh sir, tha-thank you?” I said.

Darn! Why does it seem like I’m asking? Duuuuuuumb~

He cleared his throat and look back at me. “I’ll wait for you after your shift. I want to talk to you more.” he said and turned around, walking away.

I was left, stunned. Is he even serious?!

I was suppose to walk away when he said,

“Wait.” I stopped in my tracks and turned once again.

He stared at me with his cold, yet beautiful eyes. I waited for his reply.

“Drop the honorifics, just call me your mate.”