Amilia pov:The drive to her parents house was quiet, I was nervous despite keeping myself calm and neutral. Az had her hand gripping my thigh tightly, she seemed just as nervous as me.They lived in a manor just like her proper home, only somehow this place was bigger. It was outright huge. It was outside the city which meant we'd be staying the night here.Arriving at the place the car door was opened for me as two men took the car to park it for us. She held my hand as we walked up the steps, each one making me more nervous.When the doors opened we were met with Damien, he had his hair slicked back and wore a nice black suit. He hugged Az and I before leading us in, all while talking the whole way."They're in a good mood tonight so no need to worry." He patted her on the shoulder, a wide smile on his face."That doesn't mean it can't be soured." She retorted back. This seemed normal with how they talked, the only thing that surprised me was Damien's accent."I thought you didn't
Amilia pov:We got up early that morning, her parents were gone due to needing to attend some meeting. We ate breakfast with Damien before taking our leave. Since then she's been pretty distant, barely talking with me, not visiting, not even the goodmorning texts I had gotten used to.It was a week of rising tension and frustration between us, I just wanted her to talk it out with me. Anytime I tried she shut it down or changed the subject to something else. Even at work she's been more tense and grouchy, she snapped at Gavin. Gavin is a nice guy that does his work and takes coffee runs for people. She snapped when he spilt coffee on her, any other time and she would have brushed it off. Instead she gave a cold look and shouted at him to 'clean his fuck up'. Everyone looked shocked at the reaction.As much as this grouchy and shut off version of her is irritating I had to admit that it was kinda hot. Her gaze was mostly cold, jaw always set, she kept well dressed and gave an aura of
Amilia pov:"What do you want?" I groaned in satisfaction as strong fingers worked themselves along my back."Nothing more than to relax you my love." Azrael whispered. She saddled my butt as she gave me a back massage."I don't believe you." Sighing, I felt her work a knot in my shoulder. She chuckled light heartedly and continued."You don't have to but at least let me finish." She pressed a kiss to my shoulder, continuing to work the knot there."Fine, only because I need this." I let myself relax as she massaged me. I'd been confused as to why Azrael's been more lovey dovey lately but I chalked it up to her being needy. Not that I mind, I'm enjoying the gifts, dates, and massages she's been giving. When her hands stopped she moved herself off of me and went to make food for me.Stretching and popping a few joints I roll over and sit up, feeling the stress leave my body. Getting up and showering, I relax further under the hot stream of water. Getting out I dress in a simple gray p
Amilia pov:I'm not a very sentimental person. I think the most sentimental thing I've done is spend that day with Azrael in her library. Outside of that I've never really done things that are considered nice or gentle.Somehow being with Az has softened me, it's made me appreciate the small things. The days I spend teasing her, the nights of passion, even early mornings of us just laying down and whispering to each other. I can tell she's obsessed with me, at least if her constant smoldering gaze on me has proof to it.I didn't notice at first but, she watches me, not in a creepy way, more so of an admiration type of way. Her eyes follow me as I walk rooms, her gaze held on me permanently. I had no complaints, I love her eyes, they were just the right amount of cold.I guess that's why my decision on what to do is so hard. I could tell her but that would cause trouble for her and I and I'm just not willing to take that risk. Complying would solely hurt her. Giving away secrets of her
Azrael pov:"We're going to be late!" Adjusting my suit and fixing my hair I stumble out of the bathroom. Rushing downstairs I found Amilia with a sour expression as usual."You don't look like you're having fun." I kiss her cheek and grab my keys. Rolling her eyes she adjusted the horns on top of her head."I think this Holiday is dumb." She was dressed as a 'devil'. Red horns on her head, smokey eyeshadow, ruby red lips, a red pencil skirt and a black button up with red bottom heels. It was minimal but she dressed up at least."It's fun. It's about tricks and treats, scary people, and sinning. Think about what we can do." I open the door for us to leave. Callingthe elevator we got in and were on our way."Sure. At least you look hot." She sounded pissed but the smile on her face gave away that she was happy with my looks."Watch out. I might suck your blood." I lean my head to her neck and nibble on it lightly. She giggles and pushes me away.We dressed up for work, there would be
Amilia pov:A firm body pressed against me from behind, knowing who it is I lean into the touch more. A hand snakes around my side and pulls me impossibly closer to them."Don't leave." Azrael mumbled half awake. I laughed and snuggled into her deeper."I'm not. Just relax." She sighed and buried her face into my hair. I ran my fingers across her exposed skin, tracing random patterns. I would occasionally run across a scar she had, eliciting a sigh each time. Her body always reacted to me, even when asleep.Resting my head on her chest I listened to her strong heartbeat. Even though my body was relaxed laying here with her, my mind was completely different. It was swirling with thought of what to do soon.I have 3 weeks left before I leave and it's making me nervous. Azrael's been much more affectionate than before, always saying or doing something to please me. I loved that she doted on me but in this case it made me feel guilty.I should distance myself, slowly make it seem as thou
Amilia pov:If azrael is anything, it's stubborn. For the past week she has been doing nothing but trying to get me into the Christmas spirit. We spent the nights out and driving through neighborhoods to look at the Christmas lights.We went Christmas caroling and we hated it, we made gingerbread houses and men, bought presents for the dogs together. We even made cookies and put up some decorations around the house. Now we're getting a tree."Is this necessary?" I groaned as she opened my door for me. She patted my butt and hooked her arm around my shoulder."Yes. A tree is the most important thing we can buy for the holiday." She looked like a little kid with the amount of sparkle in her eyes.Walking through the crowd of people and going down aisles we looked for a good tree. She wanted an actual tree for the house, she said it would be more authentic. I didn't care about shopping for the tree but It was fun watching kids tackle the poor woman. She played and rough housed with them
Amilia pov:I was leaving today…I didn't want to, I hated that I had too, but I must. I laid in bed longer than I should have, wallowing in my shame. As usual Azrael came in and flopped herself on me, cuddling me into her."It's New Year's eve. I'm gonna make it memorable." She sounded so excited. It was the day we're supposed to celebrate our anniversary together.It was early but Azrael couldn't wait, she wanted to do it early and have it be something I'd never forget. I just felt like shit, I wouldn't be here, I would leave and never see her again."I'm sure you will Azy." Kissing her briefly I soak in her scent, burning it into my senses."Tonight we're gonna get dinner, watch the ball drop from the restaurant, then take the getaway. It's gonna be magical!" She gushed, tracing patterns on my skin."Do you think we should… arrive separately?" Her hand stopped, I could practically hear her thinking."Oh, like make it seem like it's a first date?" She craned her neck down to look at
Amilia pov:Sneaking out of bed I turn off Azrael's alarms to make sure she doesn't wake up at her regular time. Quietly slipping out the bedroom I sneak my way over to the boys room. Entering in I see little bodies laying underneath their blankets."I know neither of you are asleep." I call out with a smile. Like clockwork they sit up with wide smiles on their faces.Jumping out of bed they scamper over to me and wrap me in big hugs. I hug back and start to tickle them, filling the room with laughter. Stopping quickly I hold my finger up to my lip."Do you know what day it is?" I ask them, watching as they mimic me shushing all of us."Daddys birthday!" Ryker gave a mischievous smile, his feet moving and unable to stand still."Exactly. We can't wake her up yet so let's be quiet." They nodded and followed me out of the room and down to the kitchen.I let them help me make breakfast in bed for Azy. Getting out pans and tools to cook with, I task the boys on getting ingredients from th
Long chapter & Mostly smut______________________________Amilia pov:The bell rings as I enter the Cafe door, looking around I find Emily and Rose waiting for me at a table. Giving a small smile I walk over and sit myself with them. We all greet each other and start to dish gossip."We're thinking of starting soon." Rose takes a sip of her tea, a faint smile on her lips."Aw, I can't wait till Axe and I try." Emily claps her hand and praises Rose."Kids are a lot of work and I don't even do most of it." I crossed my legs and sipped my coffee, ordering a snack for my drink."Really?" I shrug my shoulders at Rose's confusion."Yeah, Az does most of it. I help when she allows me and when I want to, which is often." A server comes over and takes our food orders before leaving us with our conversation."How much do you do?" Emily looked interested in what I had to say."I dunno. Breakfast, dinner sometimes, changing diapers, going on runs in the park, playtime, family time, temper tantrum
Amilia pov:My breathing came out even but a little heavy as I ran. I had the boys in a double stroller as I ran through Central Park. I had a hefty lead on Azrael, she was somewhere behind me further back.She lifted weights and did better with calisthenics then I did but I had better cardio. I ran 3 miles every other day but walked regularly. It helps that I mostly worried about work than anything else.Az has really taken to being a mostly stay at home parent with the boys. So much over the past few months that she's considered herself out of shape. I didn't really see it, she still kinda had abs, just a little more weight on her.Difference is when she packs it she still looks buff or at least like she has muscle. When I gain it I look and feel fat. She tells me otherwise but I don't take it seriously considering she thinks she has a 'dad bod' now. She just looked a little beefier if anything.The boys coo and I take a moment, stopping myself at a bench to stretch and check up on
Azrael pov:"You just called me fat!" Amilia threw a pillow at me but I successfully ducked it and hid behind the couch with a pillow to shield myself.Damien and Claudio had come over and were currently cowering behind a chair together to hide from her. She looked pissed but I still found it cute… and a little hot."I said bigger! We've been through this, I like the weight gain. You look good, healthy even." I defend myself but this seemed to piss her off as well."So I looked sickly when I was thinner!?" She grabbed a shoe and chucked it at me but I moved out of the way and could hear Damien whine behind me."No, that is not at all what I said. My love, you look amazing no matter what." I tried to make peace, anything to not face the wrath of a shoe to the face.She narrowed her eyes and took a deep breath in, letting it out she walked closer to me, still holding a shoe. I stood still in a confused and slightly aroused fear of her. She held the shoe up like it was a weapon and spoke
Azrael:1 year laterA year ago from now everything was extremely hectic. We were basically at war, fighting for our lives, and watching people close to us die. Now I'm happy and in Paris with the love of my life.Time flies and it's so wild. I was 25 when I met Amilia, still young and uncaring of everything around me. I'm 29 now, I have goals and ambitions that I want. I'm a different person from then and I couldn't be happier.We'd been here for about a year and we're finally having the wedding. I wanted to do it immediately but Amilia thought it'd be better to wait and give us time to relax from everything. I'm glad we did. It just gave me more time to appreciate her.I smooth out my tux to try and calm myself. Looking into the mirror I found my reflection. My hair was shorter again, it was long for some time. I looked a little older but not by much.The door to my room busted open and my men fell in with happy smiles on their faces. They hugged me and cheered me on about getting m
Azrael pov:"Let me go!" I thrash in my brother's grip, needing to get away to find Amilia. He held on tightly and tried to keep me from moving."You're hurt. Stop trying to make it worse." He held me back and I kept thrashing around."I need to find her, I don't care if I'm hurt!" Pushing him away I stumble out if his grip and push myself forward.My body was in excruciating pain, I struggled to breathe, move, and even look around. None of it mattered though, I needed to find Amilia. He sighed and followed after me with Claudio on his trail."Fine..." He grumbled and reluctantly chased after me as I ran down the streets.The city was littered in bodies, rubble, ash, and civil servants. Most of Greenwood's men were dead or in the process of killing themselves. My men helped civilians as well to hide from cops and not be taken or killed.I ran my way past people, moving around cars and rubble, I was focused on finding one thing. Damien and Claudio went their own ways to find her as wel
Azrael pov:I felt light, really light...My eyes shot open and I was gasping for air, I looked around to find a vast open field. My heart is racing at this point, the last thing I remember is being on top of my building.I was holding Ryker and then the building... it fell into the river, so why am I here? Standing to my feet I looked around and saw nothing but more of the wide open feild. The sun above me was blinding, the clouds were fluffy and spread out.A noise behind me pulled my attention away from the sky. Looking back I saw a familiar building. It was the one Ryker and I used to play in, only it looked brand new. No damages to the outside, instead it gave a warm and cozy feeling when looking at it.Carefully and cautiously I walked towards it, going up the stairs as I held the railing. The porch didn't creak nor did it look as damaged as it used to. Grabbing the handle to the door I slowly opened it to reveal the inside.It was fully furnished, the old, moldy, and broken fur
No one pov:New York city bustled along, cars honking because of traffic, people yelling in the streets, even cops harassing some people. The many people were unaware of what would happen today, unaware of what is to come.A command is given through a com, one to throw the entire city into a spiral. The click of a button ruptured screams from all around the city, a massive explosion taking out 4 buildings sends the people of the city into utter fear.Fire Trucks, Police, and medical staff of all sort move quickly, trying to find the source of the explosion. A car races down the street along with the cop cars, weaving in and out of moving and non moving cars.Skidding to a stop the door opens and a man rushes out, moving into the building to help. Getting inside and searching around Axe manages to find one of the bombs. A small looking thing capable of destroying so much more."I got it." Tapping his ear piece he carefully moves closer to it so he can disarm the device."Police look pi
Azrael pov:A month of work had gone by. My men and Greenwood's fight for turf, many die and many more join to end this all. Everyone is on edge, unsure how any of this will play out.We were getting hurt more often, hiding from the public, and doing everything in our power to kill his men. It's gotten to the point where Jeremy and Amilia had to help, she's taken to work since the incident.She is crueler and colder than before but I understood, she lost something dear to her. I did my best to lead us down a path that would have less casualties and have a possibility for survival.Each day that past made me feel crazy, I needed to see Ryker, I needed to end this all. This is neither here nor there at the moment, I was in the car with Jeremy and Amilia. He drove batshit crazy as police chased us through the city "They're catching up!" I shouted from the back seat. He laughed and turned the music up louder."As if!" Shifting the gear he pressed the gas and slipped between two cars befo