A Deal Worth A Lifetime [ Alastor x Reader ]

Chapter 36: The Beginning of the End

A satisfying click sounded as you put the receiver back into its place. As much as you didn't want to, you had to relay the message.

Heading back over to the cupboard and putting away the last few canned goods, you let your hands fall to the counter. Tapping against the marble before leaving the kitchen. Slowly making your way upstairs. He should be done soon anyway. Leaning against the bannister across from the door to the study you could hear Alastor bidding his farewells before the low hum of static cut out.

So very glad he agreed to set up a station at the house. Jim had gone missing, not long after the two of you made that decision. To think it could've been Alastor.

"Waiting for me? Darling, I'm flattered!" Hearing his voice brought a smile to your face. Wondering how he stayed so chipper in such times.

"Yes, well your father called." As soon as those words left your lips you could see a change. His eyes darkening and losing that usual light to them.

"Oh?" The way his brows knit together in concentration as if trying to understand just what the man wanted.

"Said he'd like to talk with you about something," pushing off the bannister and starting down the hall, "never told me what for just asked to speak with you in private." He followed behind you.

"Is that so? Knowing him he'd want me to head over now." You came to a stop as he started down the stairs. Rushing to the landing so you could block his path.

"No, do you see how dark it is out there? That killer is still out there somewhere." You missed the faint roll of his eyes, too focused on the windows in the foyer. The tall glass panes revealing the night sky.

"I'll be no longer than thirty minutes, back before you know it." Slipping past you and continuing on his way. You hopped up onto the railing, sliding to the bottom and stopping in front of him.

"That's too long, they haven't found any of the bodies yet, Al it's dangerous out there." He picked you up by the waist, switching places so that you were further from the door.

"As much as I would love to be your captive sweetheart, I have to go see what he wants." Leaving you there to process his words he slipped on his shoes. At his side within seconds you wrapped your arms around him, pushing your cheek into his vest.

"But Al," looking up at him, giving the best doe eyes you could muster as you pouted, "be safe." He gave you a heartwarming smile. Arms wrapping you in a warm embrace.

"Of course." Parting from each other you gave him a quick kiss just for added measure. Holding onto his hand and letting it slide from yours until he was too far out of the door.

"See you in thirty minutes." Calling out to him as he walked down the cement steps, turning back to you.

"See you in thirty minutes." He repeated, glancing back at you for just mere seconds. You watched as he continued walking away. Shutting the door once he was out of sight and leaning against it.