Azriel | Lux Ex Tenebris ✓

Chapter 46: The Summer Court

✧Misma POV✧

"Let's go!" Gwyn beamed, jumping from one foot to the other, beaming at me. Balthazar chuckled at her, before looking at Azriel. I also jumped from foot to foot, clapping my hands and beaming. Well, I tried to jump from foot to foot which wasn't too easy with the slight ache between my legs, constantly reminding me of the previous night. Good, that you remember what happens when you do not behave like my good girl.

I sent a groan down the bond, rolling my eyes at my mate. And don't roll your eyes at me. I have told you that before.

To that I grinned, pinching Azriel's belly.

"Summer Court!" Nesta cheered, approaching us and throwing her hands in the air. Amren wore a rather bored and slightly annoyed expression, trailing after Nesta.

In the corner of my eye I spotted Cassian looking at Balthazar and Azriel with what I interpreted as a long-suffering male expression. Illyrian babies.

"I still don't like the whole idea, I hope you know that," Azriel mumbled when I slowly stepped closer to him and wrapped my arms around his warm, solid body.

"I know, but it will just be Nesta, Gwyn, Amren and I. Gwyn will take a quick dive and we will be fine. And the only male that will come close to me is Varian as Tarquin is not even there. And you really do not have to worry about Varian, he is Amren's and you know that I am still slightly afraid of her," I chuckled, whispering the last part. According to Amren Tarquin was away on business and according to Varian Tarquin did not really have to find out about our spontaneous visit.

"Oh," Azriel mumbled, pulling me even closer to him while tilting my head up with his other hand. "And you believe there are no other males in this court?"

I threw my head back, groaning and hitting his chest.

"I won't notice any other males. Especially after last night. And if it comforts I will only keep my eyes on Gwyn, Nesta and Amren. I won't even look anywhere else," I told him grinning.

He let a low chuckle escape his mouth before dropping his hand and pinching my bum.

"I mean it, Misma. Be careful. I cannot lose you and you know that. You are my everything. You have to come back unharmed, you understand?"
"I understand. And I will come back unharmed. And you know why? Because as you like to say I have a reason to come back. That reason is you!"
I placed a kiss my shadowsinger's chest, his hand softly brushing over my head. When I looked up, I was sure that I spotted something like admiration glistening in his eyes.
A warm rumble went through the bond, my heart doing a tiny flip as a reaction to it.

"When you are done being grossly cheesy, could we leave?" Amren suddenly shouted over and I quickly turned towards her. She looked between Gwyn and Balthazar, who smiled at each other, chatting, Azriel and me, who still stood closely entangled. And lastly Nesta and Cassian who were currently wildly making out.

I cleared my throat and took a step back. Azriel's wings rustled behind his back, shadows curling and swirling around his shoulders. After placing a kiss on my mate's lips I told him good bye and walked towards Amren. Gwyn followed after me.

"Take care, priestess. I want you back in one piece!" Balthazar shouted after her, a crimson red staining his cheeks. Gwyn's cheeks also flushed bright red. She nodded at him, smiling and grabbed my hand. Then she squealed into my ear. I was sure that my eardrum nearly bursted, but I gave her a big grin in response.

Nesta and Cassian also finally pulled away from each other, he smacked her bum and with a smirk on her face she finally approached us as well.

"All of you have to be careful, yes?" Cassian quickly demanded and we nodded, smiling. Smiling although I was shit scared, my knees wobbly, my hands shaking and sweaty.