Fallen Stars

Chapter 10

I sat on my bed, completely dumbfounded. What in the world was I thinking? Simple answer Alaani, you weren't.

I continued to mentally criticize myself and pulled out a book. Yes, reading is good. Keeps your mind off of things you don't particularly want to think of or talk about.

My plan was foiled by Ace who I didn't realize was leaning against the doorway.

"Woah, what did you do this time? I haven't heard your mental insults that bad since you burnt your first nine attempts at macaroons." I groaned and plopped on the bed, my hands over my face. The mattress squeaked and I felt Ace settle down beside me. He chuckled and twirled my hair around his finger, his way of telling me to put my mental shields up.

I threw up a solid burning shield against any prying minds and opened a doorway for Ace to come through. At the same time, I felt his solid steel walls reinforce mine and I shut the doorway behind him.

Alaani Etoile. You have been through a whole lot of craziness and we haven't been able to talk until now. Let's talk. Remember, I'm the one to limit your fire, keep you breathing and your fire from consuming everything, including you. I'm here for you. You can tell me anything.

I opened my eyes, removing my hands from my face. Ace held his arms out and I flung myself into them and started sobbing.

I don't know what I was thinking, what I was doing. Why did I even have to come to this infernal planet anyways? I could've just flew past but now look where I am. I only just got my powers back after weeks without them and I'm scarred from it.

I ran my tongue over my fangs, which were still there even after my shift back, and a fresh wave of tears fell down my face. He pulled me closer, somehow sending me warmth through our link.

Just when I thought I could adjust, no. I got my powers back, and I'm not complaining, but somehow triggered Asher's powers which nobody even knew he had! Not only did I shatter my life and probably yours in the process but also his. Then I just have to go and be stupid and not think and end up kissing him but how could I do that to Taklit... I was cut off by Ace grabbing my shoulders and turning me to face him.

Wait. You did what? His face was such a huge whirlwind of emotions I couldn't pick them apart.

I didn't mean too, it just kind of happened...I wasn't thinking. His face turned to steel and his eyes subconsciously narrowed towards Asher's room. Don't you dare go whip up a fury about it, his life has come crashing down more than either of ours. My blood started heating as my fire drew nearer to the surface. Ace's face instantly softened as he felt it and he crushed me back into him.

Sorry, I don't want you to worry about it. I'll leave it alone for now. I stiffened but then relaxed a bit as I realized, he was trying to compromise. I could work with that.

Thank you.

I melted into his arms and he held me for as long as I needed.