Lucifer's Love

Chapter 41

"Lucifer, I have talked to the Russian Mafia extensively and it turns out you were right. They should be of no hindrance to you from here on out, as the leaders and sub leader's have been killed." Dillion says happily down the phone.

"Oh, thank you." I say, genuinely. I've been holed up in my room since we got home and I desperately want to sleep, but I need to eat.

I head down stairs, checking over the locks and windows, as I go to the kitchen. I flip the switch, rummaging through the fridge for something quick and simple to eat. "Hello?" I speak, waiting for Chase to get to the point. For someone on vacation, he sure does work alot.

"Hey, I just got word, that you're in the clear." He says happily and I chuckle. Sure, sometimes Chase and I don't get along, but we always make sure each other is safe.

"Yep, just received the call myself." I take a bite of my sandwich, stuffing a handful of chips in my mouth at the same time.

"You should've seen the way Dillion killed them. It made me shit myself." I can hear the disgust in his voice and I chuckle, continuing my meal. "What the fuck are you eating? Rocks and brillo pads?"

"I'm eating a sandwich and chips, why?" I ask, confusion clearly in my voice.

"You're chewing so aggressively. Anyways, I got to go, my man wants to fuck me silly now." He chuckles and hangs up the phone. He's another person I worry about daily.

I finish my meal, then slowly head up the stairs, stopping to check on each boy, as I head back to my room. I stop at James' room, seeing him sitting on his window cushion, looking out over the garden. "Hi baby." I speak gently, pushing my fingers through his hair.

"Hi Sir." His voice is barely a whisper, as he leans further into my hand.

"Why aren't you in bed?" His eyes meet mine briefly and I see him physically deflate in front of me.

"I can't sleep most nights unless I'm with someone. I just look out the window and see what the moon and stars are trying to tell me." He sighs dreamily, looking back at the sky.

"Come here, baby." I pat his bed, climbing into it. "I'm going to sleep with you, that way we'll both be rested."

"Thank you, Sir." He smiles and I place a chaste kiss on his forehead. His hand skims along my bare chest and I shiver slightly at the touch. "Sir?" He whispers and I look at him, glowing dimly from the moon.

"Yes baby?" I whisper back, wrapping my arms further around him.

"I-I love you." My heart stops and I still. I play his words over and over again, hoping it's not some sick trick my mind has made up. "I know we haven't been together for long, but I love you, I really do."

"James, Baby-" I trail off, not knowing what to say first.

"You don't have to respond, but I just wanted you to know." I know he can hear how fast my heart is racing, but my mind is racing faster than my heart.

"I love you too." I say, but I'm met with soft snores and labored breathing.

I brush some hair from his eyes, smiling down at the boy in my arms. All my life I've been wanting to hear those three words and I finally hear them, from someone as pure as James. If I could I'd shout my love for these boys from the highest mountain in the world.

I slowly calm my racing heart and force myself to go back to a peaceful resting state. My eyes slowly gets heavier as sleep finally catches up to me. I love everyone of you.