The Fallen HODWIII

Chapter 18 : Aroused

**Venice Claire's POV**

After I finished running in the woods, I had been tiring myself for almost five hours, but I remained tireless as if I had done nothing but rest. Damn. I wanted to feel pain; I wanted to torture myself... I wanted to exhaust myself, but nothing happened. Again, I'll be sleeping at Xenon's, but the lust and the thrill to claim him dominate me. I thought torturing myself with a vigorous workout would lessen the feeling, but it was still the same.

I’m afraid I might do something to Xenon, but I’m just hurting him by continuing to avoid him... Still, the fear that I might hurt him one day remains. This feeling of fear is the least I expected after being tortured for many years, but because of Xenon, those feelings that are far beyond what I anticipated have come true.

It is now the middle of the night, but I don't know whether I should head to Xenon's place or not. However, my feet were taking me there, so I decided to go.

Zoey was in the dormitory with Cassy and Drena, so I didn't have to worry about them because Zoey was there to protect them. Ever since Julius and Emma arrived, I had been more vigilant for my friends.

I called them friends because they considered me their friend. I never had friends before, and I feel protective over them. I cannot deny that my actions have changed in many aspects since they came into my life. The emotionless and lifeless me now has a purpose; before, it was only to protect Mom and my brother Carlo. But now, I have Xenon and my friends to protect.

When I reached the Insigma Fighters Mansion, I climbed up to the window since it was the most convenient way to enter at midnight. But when I reached the window, I was surprised to find it open. Xenon doesn't leave his room open to danger; he always locks his window, even his door. But now I was shocked that it was open in the middle of the night.

Many possibilities ran through my head. But I sensed no danger inside the room despite the lights being off. The night was quiet and calm; I even sensed no fear radiating from the distance that my senses could reach. With an emotionless composure, I headed inside the room but stopped when I sensed someone in the corner. Despite the darkness, I knew who it was.

"Where did you come from?" he asked, his voice filled with anger, and somehow my heart skipped a beat. Not in fear, but with the thought that the man I love is here with me in one room.

Damn, he is the only one who can make me feel like this, and a part of me changes, but another part makes me emotionally vulnerable because of these changes.

"I ran some errands," I simply answered as I continued walking toward the bathroom, ignoring my systems running wild because of him.

Xenon must have hated me because of my actions toward him, but I am just me. I cannot change myself despite the effects he has had on me. It’s not that I cannot change; I choose not to. I cannot let these feelings dominate me, or the monster would wake up, knowing that we are alone in a room.

I undressed and let the cold water shower over my body. I was not satisfied with the cold, so I adjusted the temperature lower and colder, avoiding thoughts of him... of Xenon. My heart kept beating uncontrollably fast, but I stayed in the shower until my system came back to normal.

Damn, just hearing his voice made me so aroused. This isn’t good.

After I took a shower, I wrapped a towel around my body and walked out of the bathroom. I dared not look at Xenon but sensed him lying on the bed. His breathing was calm and steady, which led me to conclude he had fallen asleep. I headed to the closet, but through my peripheral vision, I saw some clothes on the edge of the bed.

When I looked at them, I realized it was my sleeping garments. My heart softened at that gesture as I gazed at Xenon, who slept soundly. He must have prepared them when I was in the bathroom. I guessed he had waited for me to finish taking a bath, but he fell asleep.

I then turned to look at the window, which was already locked, and realized that he had indeed been waiting for me all night to come. I thought he was mad at me because I had been cold toward him when I arrived, but instead, he prepared my clothes.

I bit my lip and proceeded to the bathroom to change. Afterward, I went to bed and lay down beside him. Even with the dark ambiance, the moonlight gave me a chance to stare at Xenon's face. He looked tired and uneasy; I could see that he had been facing a problem lately, and it was me. I was his problem. I burdened him because of my fear of the unknown and the monster inside me.

And I knew... that bigger problems were about to come. That is what I should fear right now, and I should spend my time with the man I love because tomorrow is unknown.

I have to prepare for a bigger battle.

I hovered closer to Xenon and hugged him, not too tight or I might wake him, just softly. I then took a deep breath and felt the comfort I've been longing for. His enticing scent was like home to me. I sighed; I'm so addicted to my drug... and he is my drug now.

I felt Xenon move as he pulled me tightly to him, leaving no distance between us and hugging me comfortably. I then felt him kiss my forehead as he released a sigh of relief.

"No matter how late you are, just always come home to me, love... I will always be waiting for you," I heard him whisper hoarsely before drifting back to sleep.

He must have been so tired, but his words remained in my head like an echo, leaving me speechless.

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