To outshine the darkness

Chapter 12

Leonora Vermillion P.O.V.

"Leaving already?" Yami asks as I pull the bordeaux red tank top over my breasts, down to my waist. "Yes. I have to go meet my father" I say. "That same guy that beat you to pulp?" Yami asks a little surprised. I lean my hand behind my on the bed as I turn slightly to look at him. "I have obligations now. This is your fault to begin with. It's thanks to you that I am back" I say. He slowly blows out the smoke he just inhaled. "If I knew this would happen, it would've let you stay hidden up there in the mountains and just come to visit you" he says as he sits up. "Yeah well. Can't change the past." I sigh. I softly press my lips against his. "It could've been worse." I say, softly stroking his cheek before kissing him again. "How? I have to watch my woman go back to another man every time" he says as I stand up and grab my trousers. "I could've been locked in a basement somewhere. My father is capable of such a thing. He has done it before" I say as I put on my trousers. Yami scoffs. "You don't have to agree with it Yami. Just deal with it. Or not, that's your choice" I say. Yami grabs my hand and pulls me toward him.   "You're not getting rid of me that easily. I'm not giving up" he says. I place my hands on his face as I kiss him again. "I'll see you again soon" I say softly. "Yeah, be careful" Yami says. "Yeah. You too" I say, kissing him again. Yami presses his lips against my breasts and then my stomach. I sigh softly. "Sure you can't stay?" He grins. "I'm late already" I say "but I'll come visit again soon" I say grabbing my Crimson Lion cloak. "See Ya" he says as I leave his room. With my broom in my hand I walk outside when I hear my name. "Asta-kun" I say smiling as he walks up. "Did you come to visit?" He asks. "I had some business to discuss with Yami" I say. "I see" Asta says and seems disappointed but then smiles. "We sure miss you around here" Asta grins. "I miss you guys too" I say sadly. "But I'm working hard so I can return. I promise" I say.

I take a deep breath before walking into my fathers office. "You're late" he says when I'm a few feet from his desk. "I apologize. I had a previous engagement" I say. Father looks at me sharply, to see if I'm lying. He turns back to the work on his desk. "I'm glad to see you came to your senses" he says. I look down at my cloak. "It was a request of my husband. Either join the Crimson Lion, or the Silver Eagle. As long as I didn't stay at the Black Bull" I say. "Smart man" Father says. I ignore his comment. "If I have to choose, I'd rather join the squad with my brothers and sister" I say. Father looks up again. "How is Fuegoleon doing?" He asks. "The same" I sigh. Father leans his chin on his fingertips. "Are you a good wife to Nozel Silva?" He asks. "I try" I say honestly."Then what do I hear about you attacking Nebra Silva?" He asks. I raise my eyebrows for a second. "That girl has been tormenting me since the moment I've arrived. I had to show her I am no woman she can mess with" I say. I see a proud glimmer in his eyes. "If that's the case, I agree with you. Well done" he says turning back to his work once more. "Is that why you've summoned me, chichiue?" I ask carefully. "It is not" he says. "Your mother wanted me to check on your mental health" he says. "My mental health?" I ask surprised. Father sighs deeply and leans back in his chair as he looks at me. "Our opinions may differ quite often. But you are still my daughter. I still care about you. I know this marriage isn't what you wanted. So every once in a while I'll be summoning you" he says. I lower my head. "I heard they're expecting an heir fast" Father says. "Father Silva does. Nozel-kun doesn't mind. We try but it's up to nature" I say. Father nods but before he can say anything there's a knock on the door. "Come in" he says. I'm surprised to see Nozel but don't show it. He greets my father as he walks over. Then he places his hand on my lower back and presses his lips against my temple. "You best take a shower when you get home. You reek of him" he mumbles in my ear before letting go. "You're dismissed, Leonora" Father says.

Somehow what Nozel said at my fathers office has made me feel guilty for the rest of the day.  Wearing a pink yukata and slippers I walk to the communal bath of the Silver Eagle. Simply because the bath is bigger. I close the bathroom door behind me and stop in my tracks as I walk toward the shower. I turn my head and look at Nozel that's in the bath. "I'm sorry. I didn't know it was occupied" I say. It obviously annoys him. "It's okay. Join me" he says. I take off my Yukata and step out of my slippers and step into the shower. I purposely wash myself and my hair and I feel Nozel's eyes burning on me. I smile slightly as I turn my back to him and turn off the shower. I tie my hair up on my head as I walk over to the bath. I descend into the hot water and quickly glide over to Nozel. I wrap my arms around his shoulders as I sit down onto his lap with my knees on either side of him. He refuses to kiss me, though his hands glide up my thighs, my ass, my waist toward my breasts. "They're bigger" he says, looking down at them as I feel his fingertips gliding past them. "Are they?" I ask, looking down as well. "Slightly" he mumbles. "Probably because you like to touch them so much" I say, teasingly. "I doubt it" he answers. I sigh deeply. "When is your monthly bleeding supposed to be?" He asks. I cross my arms in front my breasts, taking away his chance to touch or to look at them. "Hmm probably around ends week or so" I mumble annoyed. "You should keep an eye on it, you might be pregnant" Nozel says. I sigh as I push myself off him. "Where do you think you're going?" Nozel asks, grabbing my arm and pulling me back. "Way to ruin the mood, Nozel" I say as he pulls me back onto his lap. "I wasn't trying to get you in the mood. I don't get your attitude, weren't we working toward this?" Nozel asks. "So that's the only reason you had sex with me? To get me pregnant?" I ask, surprised and slightly hurt. "Of course not" Nozel whispers softly pressing his lips against my neck. "Save it, Nozel" I say, pushing myself off him once more and get out of the bath.