The Demon King.

Chapter 42

"Hey Nel. Wake up." Xavier brushed her cheek with the pad of his thumb and with a soft voice. He really didn't need her waking up in a frenzy since she might have a banging headache.

"I knocked out right?" She asked as she sat up on the seat, holding her head steady. It hurt a lot  but she knew it would go.

"Quit the lovey-dovey shit and get your girlfriend outta my car Xavier. I wonder why you left your car anyway." Dominique groaned and the other two blushed, looking away from each other.

"Stuff the fuck up Dominique." Xavi mused and helped Nel out of the car.

"Don't deny it, your highness. Sexy drunks are your thing." She said in a sweet voice and Xavier wanted to bark at her.

"Who the fuck did you call a drunk?" Nel tilted her head and balled her fist while folding her arms. She hated it when someone called her that. Then, new and in the future.

Xavier slightly widened his eyes at her. He expected her to be in shock of how he was still chatting freely with this person.

"Did you miss the sexy part?" Dominique grinned and tilted her head in the opposite direction of Nel's.

"Did I really have to comment on that? I mean, I am sexy." Nel smirked then sighed before she looked angry. "And if I ever have to see your face again, not even Xavier will save you from me. Imma smash your ugly face." Nel threatened and stepped back. She was already aware that this girl was a demon and they probably didn't have the same strength and she wasn't about to fight with someone with a minor hangover.

Xavier caught her arm and stood in front of her.

"Hey, calm down." He quietly said a little nervously and she swatted one of his hands off her arm.

"Calm down? She called me a drunk." She mused and eyed the smirking girl beside her.

"And I promise she won't do it again." He pursed his lips and held her in place despite the almost scalding feeling of her skin under his palm. Ouch.

"How do you even relate with freaks..." She was still shouting into the air when he held her close to himself. Tight. And she went red, widening her eyes.

"Are you calm?" He ran the tip of his fingers up and down her spine and fuck she wanted to melt.

This is so much better than drinking.

"Oh my demons. Your highness, I really like her." Dominique squeeled in what seemed like a British accent but they didn't pull away.

"If you're a fan of princess Olivia, then I don't see why you wouldn't like my princess." Xavi lifted his head and smirked at Dom.
Nel raised her head and looked at his face with a heavy blush.

...his

...princess.

"My aunt Olivia?" She asked and he nodded.

"There's still a lot you need to know." He smiled and finally pulled away from the hug.

"I got to see the all stoic Xavier Royale smile for once. I'm outta here." She got back into her car and shut the door.

"Hey, Dom. One more thing." He said and walked over to the car.

"What the fuck makes you think you can order me around?" She cocked a brow and looked blankly at him.

"I'm your king." He answered plainly. She snickered and folded her arms. Then he bent down to whisper some things in her ears. Her brows creased but then she beamed.

"You're really going to let me in your house again?" She cocked a brow and he pursed his lips.

"That's if Nel is okay with it." He said and looked over at her. She widened her eyes in confusion.

Why is he asking me?

"If she can refrain from being a freak she can." She looked away to sound serious. It was his house. What does she have to do with it?

"Yesss. Thanks." She squeeled with a British accent again and blew Nel a kiss before driving away. Nel instantly had second thoughts. Xavier saw the burning glare she was giving the car as it went down the road.

"You know you could actually burn it if you put your mind to it." He teased and nudged her, then swung his arms over her shoulders. Her eyes twitch at the smug smile and she pushed it off, rolling her eyes.

"Cocky much." She scrunched her face and grumbled, folding her arms as he laughed.

"Okay." He laughed and wiped a fake tear with his finger. "We are at our next destination. What do you think of it. Nostalgic?" He pointed at the building they stood in front of with a small cheesy smile her way.

"M.K... Martha's apartment. How do you..." She trailed off. Why the heck did he have so many surprises for her today?

"Was there ever a day she spoke about when Gerald forced his brother to go shopping with her?" He asked, unconsciously playing with strands of her hair again. At this point he was obsessed with her hair too.

"She did say something like that." She said in realization and looked at him with an unfathomable expression.

"Surprise." He bent then tilted her head forward to plant a kiss on her forehead with a smile. Nel couldn't help getting nervous about his sudden signature gesture. Like three times now.

When she didn't say anything, he took her hand and slowly swung her arm to bring her back to Earth. She looked up at him with glossy eyes. Then she smiled with so much emotion and hugged him.

"Thank you."