King of the Woods

Part 43

Aakil POV 

Drika lead us back home calmly as I was too filled with rage to think properly and Jay was completely shaken up from his kidnapping. Poor kid. I wasn't strong enough to protect him and now he all these scars and bruises from dealing with the stupid b*stard. He always been a dead man walking, but now that he is trying to take my family members away from me, I will make sure prolong is suffering. I want to see him bleed for everything he has done to the people I love. He will be begging for death by the time I am done with him. As different scenarios flicker through my head, each one more gruesome than the last, I realize that I need my beautiful Kaaya to calm me down before I go insane from blood lust. Too caught up in my thoughts, I don't realize we get home until I hear my mate's soft, but quick footsteps approach us. 

"Jay!? What in the world did he do to you?? Poor baby!" My beautiful mate's face is contorted with worry with teary eyes as she looks at numerous bruises that my baby brother got. Jay looks at her sadly and continues to hug Drika attempting to bury his face in her leg. 

Drika looks up at both of us. "Guys, I think we should give him some space. I don't think he ready to discuss his experience there yet. He's just a kid." Kaaya and I nod in agreement as Drika goes upstairs to presumably let Jay rest and finally get a moment to relax. 

I walk toward my mate and wrap my arms around her waist as she looks toward the the opening between the vines I created. She slightly trembles in my arms and my protective instincts take over. "Baby, don't be scared. I promise you that you will always be safe with me." I try to comfort her as I feel her take a deep breath. 

"Aakil, I am worried. What if he tries to kidnap Drika next? He keeps going for siblings and ends up torturing them. For God's sake, he literally assaulted a small kid. Who know's what he going to do next? I was thinking that maybe I should just leave you guys here in the woods and try to find the nearest city or town to settle down in. That way, he won't be bothering you guys anymore and you'll be safe from his advances." I watch my baby's face as different emotions pass through- sadness, regret, fear, and finally determination. 

Her words make shake in rage and I am sure she can feel my arms tightening around her as I attempt to convince to not leave. I have to take a couple of deep breaths as I take some time to process her words and not scare her by yelling. "Kaaya, my darling , do you really think that is a good idea? You have so much influence on me and the others. Leaving won't make a difference. You will still be harassed by the b*stard and it will be much easier for him to capture you. I love you Kaaya. You are mate. I can't live without you. It will be much easier for us to work together and figure out what to do as a family, including you and my siblings. I love you all and want all of us to be together. Also, what if he attempts to blackmail both you and me by capturing Drika or Jay again? We don't know what measures he might take to keep you in his grasp. You also don't understand how crazy I would get without you. I will kill everything in my way to get you back and I don't think you want too many innocents harmed do you? You don't want to know what I will do you to you as well if you try to leave." 

My eyes narrow as I carefully listen to every word she says next. 

Kaaya POV 

After Aakil's whole speech, I am speechless. I am not sure if he meant that threat in the end, but not gonna lie, I was a little turned on to see what exactly he had planned. But, on a more serious note, he did make some good points. I would hate to see what Rehan would do if I tried to leave and kept relocating since Aakil and his family would have to stay here because these are his woods. Since my back was still to Aakil's chest, I turn around to face him and his hands keep their place on my waist almost making sure I don't run away.