Soul Healer

Chapter 12 - Enter the Dragon

CHAPTER 12

Slowly Ares wakes from his slumber. The warmth from your body makes him feel so alive. Gently shifting you into a more comfortable position, his dark eyes look upon your face with tenderness and adoration. Cuddling you a little closer, he inhales deeply as if to memorize your intoxicating scent. His eyes shimmer as he carefully bends down to brush his lips across your cheek.
Happiness fills his heart, making it ache, when you mumble his name. A small whimper escapes his lips. Waking up, holding you in his arms, leaves him speechless. His heart sings, when you snuggle closer, completely relaxed.

He knows you struggle with his dominant nature. That you are not used to anyone stepping in to protect you. Sooner or later you will snap, making what he has seen of your temper so far, pale in comparison. Of that he is sure.
With a tender smile he wonders what will happen, when you do decide to download the launch code, and go full alpha female warrior on him.
Your safety and happiness comes first, always. Nothing is more important. He can feel your patience growing thin. It would be a very wise decision to back down a little. But it has never been in his nature to take the easy way out.
You may not always agree with his decisions, but you need to learn to trust him more. He cannot wait for you to join him as his equal, his soulmate, his queen. "Amore", he whispers. Gently rubbing his chin against the top of your head.
"You have no idea how difficult it is for me to keep my hands from touching you. I need you so much. I crave your touch, your smile. Your laughter makes my heart sing". He knows he has to be patient. Too much is at stake. He could end up loosing you. Closing his eyes, he feels his heart tremble with fear. Will you ever be willing to accept him, become his queen.

Shivering he holds you tighter. A low growl emerges from your lips. Startled he looks at you. Realizing he is holding you too tight, he forces himself to relax. A huge happy grin beams on his face when you relax with a sigh.

His eyes feast on your features, taking in every little detail. Long eyelashes cover your beautiful purple eyes. How he wishes you would wake and look at him. Long beautiful hair like sunshine. The long braid semi undone. Holding a few strands between his fingers, he marvels in the softness. How he longs to feel it brush across his body. To bury his head in the long golden strands. Your high cheekbones, the nose, the full kissable lips.
With a frown he notices a long thin scar going from your jaw, down your neck disappearing behind your blouse. As you shift a little in his arms, another much deeper scar becomes visible, just below your collarbone. Older wounds, from a past battle perhaps. Who ever is responsible deserves to die. How dare they hurt you.

Taking a deep breath, he fights not to loose control. He must know just how good a warrior you truly are. You can wield a sword and a spear with extreme expertise. Such skills take years to learn. But he must know exactly how skilled you are. Some of your moves when you brought down Bane, were very foreign. Martial arts perhaps, but never has he seen anything like it.
He cannot force you to stay cooped up. If he keeps up behaving like an overprotective twerp, he will either loose you, or you will do something extreme, sending him over the edge.

"Ayla, meu corazon", it is time to wake up, he says.

Purple eyes snap open, deeply confused you look at him. He is looking at you beaming with happiness. His eyes so tender and glowing with some unexplained determination. Forcing you gaze away from him, you begin to examine your surroundings. Your still in the library, cuddled in his lap, his arms around you in a protective yet tender hold.
Shifting you put your hands on his chest. Pushing to get up. His eyes turn sad as he reluctantly releases his hold, allowing you to stand.

Slightly embarrassed, unsure how to behave, you look out one of the windows. It's a beautiful day. The inactivity is slowly driving you crazy. You cannot remember ever having slept so much. Did he actually hold you the entire night you wonder. Sure looks like it.