Violet Dreams

Chapter 44

"Must you always interrupt me at the worst of times", Nyx replied straightening his suit jacket as he entered his family home.

Everyone was gathered in the lounge room, all of them had turned to face him when he entered.

"Fuck Nyx, you reek", Cassian stated dramatically, "your visit went well then?"

A stupid smirk took over his face and Nyx glared.

"Mind your business", he growled back.

"Well, well, well", Cassian began.

"Cassian don't", Azriel grumbled.

"How is the lovely Arabella?" Cassian asked sweetly, stepping closer to Nyx, "was she excited to see you?"

In a flash Nyx had punched Cassian in the jaw, while Rhysand and Azriel jumped out to hold him back, they were surprised that all he did was cross his arms.

"Speak like that about her again and I won't restrain myself, but I'm not mated", he replied coolly.

Rhysand blinked in surprise, "you're not?"

"No. Arabella's not ready to feel confined again, she is just my girlfriend. Now why am I here?" Nyx asked.

"Zachery has been asking for you", Azriel stated tentatively.

"It hasn't been a week. Let him wallow", Nyx hissed.

"He keeps saying that Arabella isn't safe yet", Azriel muttered, "he says there are people out there who will continue his plans".

"She is safe with me", Nyx spat.

"Don't be stupid, Nyx, all threats should be taken seriously", Rhysand crossed his arms.

"I won't meet with the prick. If he says something now...I may not be mated, but it won't end well".

Azriel frowned, "at least consider it. He says he will only tell us if he gets to speak to you or her".

"Tell him to fuck off".

Nobody said anything but it was clear they were having a silent conversation.

"What?" He said, "what is it?"

"There was one more thing", Feyre said softly.

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"ARE YOU FUCKING PREGNANT?!"

Nyx had burst through the palace doors at an alarming speed, causing Arabella to jump in surprise.

"Pregnant? What? No".

"ZACHERY SAID THERE WAS A BABY!"

"Calm down", Arabella grabbed his hands in hers, "Zachery is wrong I stopped that before it could happen. Why were you speaking to him anyway?"

"Apparently he's been threatening you from his cell. He says there are still people out to get you".

"I'm a monarch. There will always be people out to get me", Arabella furrowed her brows, "why did this make you freak out?"

"Well, yesterday I had said as a joke that I didn't want to be a father but then I started freaking out because if you were pregnant then maybe I made you feel like you couldn't tell me. I'd want you to tell me - if you were - I don't care if it's another man's baby".

"Nyx, your ranting".

"I was terrified that I'd fucked up before our relationship had barely began", he huffed, collapsing into the nearest chair.

"Nyx, I am not pregnant".

"I know, sorry", he sighed, head falling into his hands.

Arabella rubbed his back, "you need to relax, I wouldn't hide something like that from you".

Nyx took a deep breath, his shoulders slumping with the movement.

"He wants to see you".

"Zachery?"

Nyx looked up and nodded solemnly.

"I don't want to see him", she stated.

"I know, besides, we still have a few more days of fun", Nyx winked, trying to lighten the mood.

"I hope so, you've yet to fuck me in my crown, and only my crown", she replied smirking.

Nyx grabbed her arm and kissed her all the way up to her elbow, "say less, darling".

"What did your parents say about...us?" Arabella asked nervously as she stopped them mid-walk.

Arabella knew she had been indecisive about whether to accept the bond or not. The last thing she wanted was for Nyx's parents to despise her because of it.

Nyx shrugged, "I didn't really stick around long enough for them to bombard me with questions. They know you're my girlfriend though".

"How did they react?"

Nyx tilted his head to the side in confusion, "why do you ask? Are you worried about them not liking you?"

Arabella frowned, "I just know how it would look from their perspective. It'll look like I've lead you on for months only to offer you a crumb of what you want".

Nyx shook his head, "you've got no reason to be worried. My parents can understand better than anyone what you've gone through, they wouldn't judge you because of it. And, I want you to be happy, I don't care if you don't accept the mating bond for a century, as long as your happy".

Arabella smiled softly and kissed Nyx on the cheek, "I'm glad I have you, Nyx".

He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear before cupping her face gently.

"Darling, it is me who should be grateful".

He leant down and kissed her lips softly, Arabella practically melted as Nyx pulled her closer. There was so much genuine love in his embrace, Arabella had never felt so safe, so loved. She pulled away from the kiss before smiling up at him.

"I love you, Nyx".

He blinked in surprise, "say it again".

"I love you", she said pressing another kiss to his cheek.

He smiled.

"I love you too", he said breathlessly before grabbing her face and pulling her closer, smashing his lips into hers.

Arabella laughed into the kiss, hardly expecting this reaction from him. Nyx had already backed her into a wall, using it to support her as he showed her just how much he loved her.

He only broke away from the kiss to ask, "where is that crown? And is there a throne I can fuck you in as well?"

Arabella laughed, but happily led the way.