CHAPTER 23

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Hello there everyone! An update is here. I know I'm late, blame my exams😑 I'm supposed to be preparing for a quiz but here I am.

+18 content ahead ;D and the chap has got 7K words.

The ones not comfortable with mature scenes can skip the parts in between ××××××

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Zayn's POV:

"I'm fine, Liam" I assure when he keeps casting me worried glances.

"You don't even have to learn anything new. You are already good in defence" He points out "Then why didn't you stay back?"

"I'm not as good as Wilbur" I tell him, knowing the worry of me getting kidnapped is what making him say this. He's been paranoid ever since I got back, not that I was ever kidnapped but still.

And he isn't very happy of having me in an open field. Wilbur made sure it's safe for Liam, with the whole training place guarded by the Bindaris.  Or Maarah's.

The way Wilbur teaches archery needs more space than what the castle could offer, so we are out in woods.

"I just want you to be safe" Liam squeezes my hand.

"So do I" Just having him in open space is making me anxious as well. What if he hadn't detected the scent of poison? He would be dead by now.

"I can protect myself, Zayn" he assures. "You know I can"

"Not physically"

"Stop treating me like I'm something breakable or weak" He tells me. "I'm not weak"

"I know how strong you are" I say " But Charlene is keenly looking for ways to get you killed and I don't want to risk a chance of you getting hurt"

"I'll be safe" He assures me "I'm here. Good and healthy"

I nod. That's what keeping me sane. Having him right beside me and breathing. I don't even want to imagine the possibilities of losing him. Its too scary to think about.

"Get that look off your face" He scolds, bringing up his other hand to slap my cheek, not hardly but not that soft either. "I'm fine, darling"

When I just look at him with the same look, whatever it was, he leans in and kisses me softly.

"I'm fine" he insists again, breathing against my lips. "I'm okay. Stop worrying"

"I can say the same" I say, weaving my hand through his honey curls. He grimaces at my statement but leans his forehead against mine, sighing softly.

"I told you. I was terrified with you gone"

"And I'm terrified of anything happening to you"

"So am I, to you"

"I'm fine" I insist and he sighs again. Upon a cleared throat, we pull back to see others looking at us flatly. Niall and Harry have situated themselves aside to watch us train while Wilbur has his arms crossed across his chest with a flat look on his face.

"We are here to train, not make out" he states.

"Wasn't planning on it" I shrug. "But can you blame me? I mean, just look at him"

Wilbur only looks even more unimpressed while Liam nudges me sharply.  He is red all over and how much I love it when he gets into blushing mess because of me.

"Sorry" Liam tells Wilbur with a grimace "My boyfriend is an idiot"

"Old news" Louis says and turns to Wilbur. "What are we waiting for now?"

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