FALLEN STAR | OLD VERSION | BL ✔

CHAPTER 37 | a star's true eyes

CASTYR'S POV

Help! Get me out! Please! Kilo's voice rings in my head.

I snap awake to see Kilo sweating on the bed. His brows are furrowed in pain, and his mouth is parted in fear.

Someone, please! Save me!

I immediately begin shaking Kilo trying to wake him. "Kilo! Wake up."

Kilo instinctively reaches out for me. The connection completely opens up as he grabs my arm. Tears fill my eyes as I feel Kilo's torment through the link. This is why he kept it off for so long. He is unresponsive to my physical actions, so I try to reach him through the link.

It's okay, Kilo. I'm here. You're safe. You got out of that place. It's okay, Kilo. I send comforting emotions as I wrap my arms around my angel. I turn his face into my neck so he breathes in my scent.

Castyr? Why are you here? You shouldn't be here. You need to get out! They're coming! You need to leave. Castyr, please!!

Kilo's cries break my heart. How has he been shouldering this all by himself? I hold him tighter as tears stain my face.

I'm not going anywhere, Kilo. I'm going to stay right here. I'm not leaving you. You're okay, Kilo. You're not in Hades anymore. You're safe. We are both safe. It's okay.

A moment of silence passes before Kilo responds. We're safe?

Yes. I'm certain. A hundred percent. You can open your eyes, now. All the bad people are gone, and they're not coming back.

I watch as Kilo stops panting and slowly opens his eyes.

"Castyr?" He whimpers.

"I'm right here." I run my hand on his head in soothing motions. "It's okay. We're safe."

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to connect you like that."

"It's okay. But please don't cut me off again? I want to help."

Kilo nods. "I won't. And you already do so much for me by just being here."

I send more comforting and warm emotions to Kilo and extend my glow so it covers us lightly. Kilo sighs and relaxes in my arms. The angel mumbles something under his breath as he falls back asleep. What did he say? I did not really catch it, but I am glad Kilo is able to relax. I scoot down next to the angel and hold onto his waist. Kilo instinctively takes me in his arms, and we fall asleep together in peace.

KILO'S POV

I watch the star scurry around the bedroom glowing cutely. Small hums drift from the closet as Castyr shifts through his clothes. He emerges a few moments later holding his officer garments. I look at him lovingly, grateful to have him in my life.

"Kilo! You need to go shower," he says cutely as he goes to change. "We're going to be late to the ceremony!"

"I'm on it!" I rush into the bathroom and quickly shower. I put on my new, captain's ceremonial garments and exit the bathroom drying my hair. My jaw drops at the sight in front of me.

Castyr is stunning. The perfectly fitted uniform shows off his beautiful body. His hair is parted and styled. A long, silver earring dangles from his left ear, while an elegant, jewel stud decorates his right ear. He is wearing just a hint of makeup, and let me say, he is just ravishing.

"Wow, you look beautiful."

Castyr blushes and smiles, his glow enhancing his natural beauty. Ripping myself from Castyr's deadly trance, I retreat back into the bathroom and style my dark hair up. Castyr enters after a few moments carrying a paint brush and a shimmering container. A whiff of his scent flows past me as he props himself up on the counter and sits facing me. Wow, he smells great, too.