Broken (MxB) 18+

Mates

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Azel POV

"I'm sorry"

Shit Shit Shit Shit Shit!!!!!

I fucked up!  I fucked up so bad!!

I cradled the boy in my arms. His eyes were closed, but there were stains of the tears from before. Light blonde hair that framed his face was messy and slightly wet with blood from the cut in his left ear. His whole body was bruised and bleeding, a few ribs were broken but had healed. Seeing my mate like this, made we want to rip those bastards apart for doing this to him.

As a demon, the concept of mates was completely foreign to me. We were creatures of the Nether Realms, the embodiment of darkness and destruction, unworthy of something so pure as unconditional love. But since I have been 'chosen', a mate was assigned to me as a gift.

Gift! My ass! They just wanted to bound me to someone so that I won't leave this realm.

The moment I saw my mate in the woods, wounded, helpless and surrounded by hunters, I snapped. I didn't even think before I destroyed them. Their souls will be tormented forever in the pits of hell, I made sure of that. 

But when he pushed me and backed away from me, I felt possessive.

His confusion, anger and resentment made me more unstable than I already was, which made me lash out at him. By the time I've reigned in myself, it was already too late. 

It was understandable that he was wary of me. We were technically strangers, I don't even know his name. Also, I was a realm shifter and a demon, if he wasn't repulsed by me, it would be surprising. Besides, since I'm the heir to the Demon Realm, my scent would be more noticeable. And after my behaviour earlier he definitely thinks I'm a monster.

Not that I'm denying anything.

I checked his wounds which were turning slightly green, a side effect of silver. It will take some time to recover. 

His body was fit, muscular even. His hair, though a bit shaggy, was soft and well-maintained. Skin, beneath all the wounds and bruises, was smooth and gorgeous. He was obviously well taken care of.

I lightly trace the outline of his face with my finger tips. His perfectly shaped nose. Beautiful eyes. Breathtaking, truly breathtaking. 

The fragrance of honey and apricot his body released was so intoxicating. My mouth starts watering and I swallow thickly.

My eyes fall on his lips. They were light pink, puffy and just a bit dry. I felt like running my tongue over and moistening them. I wanted to kiss him so bad. Feel his lips on mine and his tongue on my-

My pants had become uncomfortably tight. Shit.

WHAT THE FUCK AM I EVEN THINKING!!

I shake my head vigorously. Now is not the time. He's injured and needs care, not a horny ass demon lusting after him!!

I sigh and gently lie him on the bed, pulling the covers over his half-naked body. He starts whimpering as I stand up to leave. The sound pulling at my heartstrings.

Fuck it. I'll be damned if I can leave him in this state.

I lie down next to him on the bed and cover myself as well.

A small gasp of surprise escapes me as he moves closer to me, his hands clutching the material of my pullover tightly. I smile lightly when I imagine how different his reaction would be if he was awake.

I'm counting on this mate-bond-whatever shit to make this work between us. 

I look closely at the calm expression on his face.

"My dear mate. I'm not gonna let anyone take you away from me. Not even you."

I'm sooooooo sorry for this ultra short chapter. I just don't have the inspo anymore.*sigh*

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