The Aconitum Flower

35

ALORA EMBRY

"No, I'm not. I'm mad at myself, can't believe that this Is not the first time."

"Then better to start making up to me, I'm fine with that." He nodded and after that, he buried his face again in my neck.

"I won't leave again."

"Are you sure? I doubt that, Damien." He look sad after that because he knew that once we graduate, he will focus on his lesson and won't be able to leave Levan to visit me.

"Yeah, your right."

"I wonder after the war and we do graduate and part ways, when will I see you again?" I think deeply and I heard him sigh.

"I also don't know; you'll get busy once we graduate until you became the head of your family your work will continue to pile up. While me, I will probably join my brothers in the subjugation then I will try to join the social circle."

"Then when will our engagement be held?"

"Let's plan that once the war end."

"Yes, let's do it." I laugh at the look on his face, I can't read him well.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Nothing." I pinch his cheeks until they reddened, he didn't complain and just let me.

"I am scared that one of us won't make it." I stop pinching his cheeks and shrug. "This was the same feeling when we are defeating the dragon. I can't stop my thoughts that time, what if we won't defeat it and we all die? I had cold feet that time when I saw the red dragon that almost killed everyone. And now we are fighting in the front line."

"Hm, are you thinking that I should just stay here and do nothing?"

"Yes, but I know that you will still join and won't listen to me."

"Damien, we need everyone who can help if we do want to win this war. It's fine, it's fine if you got scared at having a cold feet that's normal. And don't think that one of us will die, have faith in yourself, in me."

"Yes, I'll try."

"Just trust yourself." He nodded and I smiled at him. "Good."

"Promise that you will stay alive."

"I promise." He gently smiles but he can't still remove the worry in his eyes. I move on top of him and make the first move and kiss him on his lips. At first, he didn't respond he just froze there but after a minute he kiss me back.

I felt him tighten his grip on my waist, pushing his tongue deeper into my mouth.

He laid me down on the bed and now was on top of me. He looks at me and caresses my face once again before kissing me once again.

That kiss was so intense that my whole shivered. I close my eyes as I grip his hair.

"Should I take your clothes off?" his voice was deep and hoarse. I gulp and nod.

"Yes." He closed his eyes and when he opened them I can see his eyes burning and without hesitation, his hands travel and gripped my legs.

"I love you Alora."

"I hate you." He laughed and kiss me hard once again. This was different from the days we spent together.

The ways he touch me slowly and hold me were different from before.

Still, I wish this pleasure will last longer.

"I love you too, Damien."

I was half-asleep when I heard Damien talking I just fully awakened when I saw him buttoning his shirt.