The Gambler

Panic

"Elizabeth I love you"
Those words repeated in my head a few times over until I noticed the worry in Graysons eyes when I sat here saying nothing back.

"Oh my gosh Grayson" I half gasped half whispered. My hand went to my mouth and he looked lost.
"Grayson I love you too" I spoke it confidently, a smile breaking across my face.
His lips slowly turned up into a grin and he kissed me hard. I held onto him tightly and pulled back, laughing.

" I love you" I said it again with so much happiness I thought my insides would explode.
He brushed my hair off my face again and smiled at me.
"I love you too" he whispered it back and kissed my forehead gently.
"I do" he muttered against it and I laid my hand on his cheek softly and stared at his beautiful eyes.
We sat in silence. I stayed on his lap and he turned me so I was sideways and cuddling into his neck like a little child.
He held me tightly and we enjoyed each others company. I was so happy.
He loved me.
I loved him.
We were mates.
We were making this happen.

I felt as if I was drifting off to sleep when there was a knock at the door.
I lifted my head sleepily and Grayson just gazed down at me.
I sat up straight, sitting comfortably in his lap.
He chuckled to himself before saying a stern "come in"

The door opened slowly and Hayden walked in, causing Grayson to shift uncomfortably in the chair, he put a hand to his chin and studied the new born. He looked focused and ready to attack if needed, his other arm going around my waist tightly.

"Yes?" He sounded agitated at Hayden's presence.
I smiled at hayden and he gave me a nervous look back.
He stopped in front of Graysons desk and fiddled with his hands, looking wearily at the ground.
I held back a giggle. It was as if Grayson and I were mobsters or something. The way he was seated at this fancy desk in this office with me on his lap. It was a funny image.

"I wanted to talk about me staying..?"
Hayden's voice shook slightly. Why wasn't he confident at all? It didn't make sense.
Grayson tilted his head back and sighed.
"Why should you?" Grayson questioned in a heartless manner.
"Grayson" I looked down at him and he glanced back.
"Grayson don't be mean" I continued on and he smirked at me, waving his hand at Hayden.

"You can stay but if I feel like you're a threat at all, you're gone. You're still not trusted. You hurt anyone in this coven and you are gone. You touch Elizabeth or disclose her location to any outsiders and I won't hesitate to kill you." He spoke firmly and Hayden nodded quickly.
The end of his sentence almost made me even fear my mate.

"Thank you so much" Hayden muttered quickly and Grayson nodded.
"We can talk about your duties and that stuff later. Right now just make yourself at home and get to know everyone else" Grayson spoke friendlier this time and Hayden smiled slightly, nodding quickly before walking out.

When he shut the door I hopped off Graysons lap, earning myself a growl of disapproval.
He stood up with me and I placed my hand on his chest, pushing him back a little.
"Oh no no no we have to talk" I crossed my arms and he sat back down, raising an eyebrow.
"Yes?" He sounded amused.
"Hello! When are we going to Paris!?" I all but shrieked at him and he laughed, getting up and walking past me.
"Soon my love" he teased before turning back and kissing my cheek.

"You promise?" I questioned and grabbed his hand, stopping him in his tracks.
He turned back and looked at our hands together.
He looked back up at me and smiled, grabbing my other hand as well.
"I promise baby girl" he whispered and pinched my cheek. I blushed at the new nick name.
He noticed and smirked at me, touching my chin he tilted my face up to his and kissed me softly.

"Don't be afraid of me" he whispered against my lips and I frowned a little.
"You read my mind?" I questioned slowly, backing up and putting a few inches between our faces.
He let out a sigh
"i can't help it sometimes" he muttered quickly and scratched the back of his head looking guilty.
I crossed my arms and felt a little angry at him.