The Destroyer (Pure Magic Book Five)

Chapter One - Jade POV

Marco and I sat in the grass near our home in Henford-on-Bagley, gazing up at the night sky. Here in the countryside, the stars shined brighter. The night was quiet and still. San Myshuno had its benefits; the bright lights of the city, constant hum of the traffic below the towering buildings, not to mention the view of the river and everything on the other side from our balcony.

But here, it was completely different. It was beautiful. Of course, the manner in which we obtained this house was quite dark. It had only been a few months, but it still haunted our minds.

But right now, all I could think of was this perfect moment with him. I sat on his lap as he cradled me in his arms. "If we see a shooting star, what will you wish for?"

I grinned. "Mr. Lew, if I told you that, the wish won't come true."

He laughed softly, leaning in and planting a kiss on my cheek, then a few more down my jaw to my neck. "This is perfect," he mused. "A quiet, kid free, romantic night under the stars with someone whose presence gives you butterflies."

"Oh?" I smiled at him. "I give you butterflies?"

He kissed my cheek again. "Maybe. I'll never tell."

I wrapped my arms around him, properly kissing him on the lips. "You already did."

He laughed, pulling me down into the grass. He laid me on my back and pinned me, letting out a playful "rawr" as he did.

I giggled. "I love this side of you."

"Do you?" He smiled warmly.

"Yes," I nodded. "Your playful, gentle side."

"Ah," he waved his hand, sitting up again. "Don't get used to it. I'm a certified bad boy."

I laughed. "Certified. Well I guess it's good I like bad boys too."

He grinned. "Oh yeah?"

"Yep!" I leaned against him again. "Now, we aren't doing a great job at stargazing when we are gazing at each other."

He kissed my neck softly. "I can't help it."

I pulled away, playfully shoving him, giggling. "Behave, Mr. Lew! Orion is gone for a few days. There's plenty of time for that later."

He wrapped his arms around me. "Alright, alright."

We sat there for awhile before we laid down in the grass. I rested my head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat as he stroked my hair.

"Careful," I said quietly, closing my eyes. "You might put me to sleep."

"That's alright," he responded. "Sleeping under the stars doesn't seem so bad."

I smiled, cuddling closer. "Aside from the bugs I may wake up to crawling all over me, no, it doesn't."

He laughed.

We must have fallen asleep because I woke up with a chill a bit later. Marco was asleep. I shivered a little.

"Marco," I whispered.

He opened his eyes slowly. "Hmm?"

"Let's go in. It's getting cold."

He nodded, sitting up. "Maybe we should have brought a blanket."

I giggled as I stood, brushing grass off of me. I held my hand out for him and he got up. We headed back in. In our room, I laid down while he set a fire in the fireplace.

I undressed into my typical night time attire; a long tee and underwear and laid back down, shimmying under the covers. Marco changed as well, sleeping in only boxers and he joined me.