His Fallen Angel

13- Promise me

Ava's P.O.V.

My dad told me Roman was coming in three days. It's not enough time, but I guess no time is long enough for what was about to happen.

We were sitting in the living room when I heard Max. I ran outside, waiting for him. Ryan had already told everyone my cat was coming to help watch over me, in case Roman showed up early. They all kind of laughed at the thought of my cat being able to help protect, let's see how much they laugh when they meet him.

Out of the grass came Max, my five hundred and seventy five pound Siberian Devil Tiger. My dad bought him for me when I was three, for a pet and protection. He has saved my life many times. I wanted him to come to heaven with me when I went back to my mom, but they never allowed it.

I ran up to him and got down on my knees, my arms going around his neck as he nuzzled into my neck. He might be one of the most fierce animals out there, but he's always gentle with me.

My giant teddy bear.

I got up, and walked him up to Ryan. They stared each other down, "Ryan this is Max, Max this is my mate Ryan. Play nice." I said, petting him.

He was purring, which not only meant he liked Ryan, but he was happy for me here.

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Ryan and I were sitting on the docks by the lake. I was sitting in between his legs, he had his arms wrapped around me and Max was laying his head next to my feet. I finally broke the silence. "Ryan, obviously I will always choose you, but I need to know that you will be okay if I'm a Fallen Angel forever, because when I defeat Roman there's a good chance my heart will never beat again, and I don't know what that will do to you and this pack but-"

He quickly spun me around, so I was straddling his lap, making Max growl as we disturbed him. "Ava, it didn't matter to me before, and it sure as hell doesn't matter to me now. I want you to always know, no matter what; I will always love you. I just wished I could help defeat this prick! Do you have any idea how much it hurts me that I can't?"

"If Roman is anything like Cane, he's very powerful. My father even had a hard time defeating him, so Roman is going to put up a fight too."

"Promise me, you'll be careful." Ryan whispered.

"I promise, and I want you to promise me something too. If it goes differently tomorrow, don't do anything stupid. Our pack needs you, Ryan. I also promise, I'll do everything in my power to make sure our pack will remain safe for all of eternity."

He didn't say anything. "Promise me!"

"I promise, Ava!"

He carried me into our bedroom, we spent hours cherishing each other, and showing each other just how much our love had grown for one another.