Fall of the Forsaken (on hold)

chapter 25

--3 days later–

–Azriel– 

stirring awake I found myself lying in bed with Alita curled up safely in my arms.  It was peaceful lying there with her, feeling her soft warm skin against my own.

Despite my anxiousness to go back outside and keep watch, I didn't want to leave the bed. I was comfortable and for the first time in weeks felt well rested. 

up until now I had sufficed with small breaks and naps, occasionally coming back to the den to hold Alita while we slept. But my sleep was always light, and I was always tense and on edge. I haven't deeply slept like this in months…

With a deep sigh I closed my eyes and pulled Alita in closer, nuzzling the side of her head as I buried my face in her hair, taking in her scent. I knew I should already be out of bed but there was no telling when I'd get another chance to just relax like this again.

a few more minutes shouldn't hurt…

A small groan had me opening my eyes once more as my gaze fell to Alita's face. I couldn't help but admire the way her nose scrunched and her brows furrowed as her face twisted and she squirmed a bit in my arms.

as her features softened her eyes fluttered open and she turned her head to meet my gaze. “you're still here?” she mumbled tiredly.

a small smile pulled at the corners of my lips momentarily before being washed away by the thought of how, me being gone each time she awoke, had become a regular thing. 

“Yes, I wanted to stay a bit longer…are you uncomfortable?”

Alita carefully turned over to face me, resting her head on my arm as she settled in again. “My back is a bit sore but It can't be helped.”

with my free hand I pulled her in closer and rested my hand on her hip as she closed her eyes, smiling as she snuggled against me for warmth. ‘I'm glad you're still here, I've missed this, waking up in your arms.’

my gaze softened as I pecked a kiss on Alitas forehead. truthfully I missed this as well. but when it came to choosing between the comfort and joy of waking with her each morning or keeping her and our kit safe… I would choose the latter.

“Once this is all over I will make sure you never wake in bed alone, ever again.” I promised.

Alita opened her eyes opened once more,  and those mesmerizing cerulean colored orbs stared back at me with just as much love and affection. 

I found myself leaning forward and claiming her lips in a kiss so sweet, it put sacred fruits to shame.

Alita melted into the kiss bringing one hand up to cup my cheek as we embraced one another with unspoken passion and love. 

Everything about this moment was perfect. every time I held her, every time I kissed her…it was as if all my worries and problems were melting away. 

My fears for the future were non-existent at that moment and the only thing that mattered was that we were together.

my tail flicked behind me happily as I squeezed Alita’s hip gently, feeling something stirring in the pit of my stomach.

breaking the kiss for the briefest moment, my eyes scanned over Alitas face, and I couldn't help but notice the way her lips were parted, her flushed cheeks, and her hooded gaze. 

My tail swatted the bedding behind me as my hand trailed up her side, my thumb gliding over her semi-swollen belly.  

Despite the chill in the air, I wanted to pull the blanket off of her and take in the sight of her body, and admire and worship the swell of her stomach which held my kit.