Chapter 25: Chapter 25

Three weeks later

"You are leaving me again right?" Elora met Kayden organizing his things. He was sorting out a few documents, looking and observing each and every one of them.

He wasn't going to pack any clothes, he didn't need them, he didn't bring any clothes with him either.

He already had clothes at Elora's house. He had enough clothes to sustain him, both at the castle and at her place.

"I'll come back to see you again baby, and it won't be too long. I'll be back before you know it" he licked his lips, and walked towards her.

He saw the way she was looking at him, and just wished that he didn't have to leave her.

"That is what you always say. But, I don't end up seeing you for so many months. It's not fair" she let out her tears. Kayden swallowed hard, not knowing what to tell her.

It was not like she was lying, and it would be a waste if he decided to lie to her, so she would stop crying. She can easily point out when he is lying. She is the only one that knows him in and out.

"You know how things are Elora" He tried to explain things to her calmly, but she wasn't going to listen to anything he said.

"How are things Kayden? Why don't you want to take me to the castle, so we can leave together?.

So I will be able to see you anytime I want" she had so many questions in her head, but those were the few she could bring herself to ask him.

She knew that he was always trying his best, to keep her happy as he would visit her from time to time, and he made sure that she didn't lack anything.

He provided everything for her, including the house she stayed in. She has maids at her neck and calls, but she wanted to be with him all the time. She knew it wasn't possible, at least not for the meantime.

She knew the dangers that awaited her back at the castle, but she still pestered him,even when she was aware that he would never risk her life.

She loved him so much, and she knew he loved her just as much, but the reason he kept her away from the castle always baffled her.

"Elora, things are not good at the castle. Things are all messed up, I don't want to take you there and end up risking your life. What will happen to me if anything happens to you?.

Do you think I will be able to forgive myself, and live a normal life once again?" He questioned her, and as expected, she had no answers to his questions. But that didn't quite mean that she was happy.

"When will things be fine? When will things be all in place, just as you want? When will I finally go to the castle and be with you?" She cried her eyes out, he pulled her close to him.

Hugging her tightly, and rubbing his palm on her back. He held back his tears, shutting his eyes tightly.

This was the only girl he ever loved this much, he was ready to risk his life for her,and seeing her in tears shattered him.

"Soon, I promise you that I will do everything very soon. And nothing will be able to stop us from being together the way you wish" he tried to assure her, but his words were not enough for her.

She had already spent so many years away from him, she didn't know how many more years she could spend without him. Her life practically revolved around him, even his revolving around her.

"You know, I don't like keeping you away from the castle, and me as well. I want to keep you close to me all the time, but I am doing this for your protection.

I don't want anything to happen to you, I hope you understand me!" He raised her chin, and kissed her on the forehead.

"I know, but I want you to fix everything soon. I am tired of staying away from you" she cried some more, and he wiped her tears.

"I promise you, that things will soon be better. You just have to wait a little longer " he patted her hair, and he managed to force a smile on her face.

"Promise?" She held out her little, pinky, finger for him to bet on.

"Promise" he brought his pinky finger as well, and crossed it on hers. He kissed her on the forehead, and with a smile she waved him goodbye

Heaven's POV

I sat by the poolside, watching as Zamiel took the opportunity to display his swimming skills.

It was as if he was a feather on the water,moving so swiftly and effortlessly. He didn't have a care in the world, as he was carefree. I wish I could be so carefree like him.

I couldn't even swim, so I was so envious of him.

"You can swim so fast,'' I complimented him with a hint of jealousy that could be sensed in my voice. Even if it wasn't sensed,the frown on my face told it all.

"Thanks, do you want to join me?" He offered, stretching his hands across the water and I shook my head slowly. I was so ashamed of myself.

I wonder how I was going to bring myself to tell him that I cannot swim, he is going to laugh at me so hard.

"Why?" He seemed kinda lost at my reply, as he wiped his face with his palms.

"I don't know how to swim'' I felt so ashamed telling him that. I mean, every normal person my age would know how to swim, but unfortunately for me, I couldn't.

My mum could barely pay our fees and feed us, not to talk more of swimming lessons. We didn't have a swimming pool in our house either.

"Seriously?" He asked, facing the sky, as he used his hands to move the water.

"Yes," I looked away from him, and stood up from the chair that was near the pool.

"That's okay, I can teach you" he offered and my eyes widened.

No one had ever offered to teach me how to swim before, what would he be asking in return?

"I thought we are friends now?" He chuckled, swimming close to me.

"We are," I replied.

"So why are you doubting me?" He licked his lips.

"I'm not," I giggled. The way he licked his lips was quite satisfying. I wonder what his lips taste like.

"Well, you can taste them if you lie," he raised an eyebrow and winked at me.

Oh my gosh! Was he openly flirting with me?

"I am not flirting with you, you were the one that wanted to taste my lips. So, now I am letting you" he pouted his lips, bringing them closer.

I squatted close to the swimming pool, used my index finger to rub on his lips.

And then, I tasted my finger.

"It tastes good'' I giggled.

He also laughed at my curiosity.

He clapped his hands and a maid came rushing to him with a white towel.

"Get her a swimsuit" he ordered, and she bowed before rushing out.

In less than 5 minutes, she was already there with a blue swimming suit in her hands. Did she fly? Because I know how long and hard I have to try to climb up and down the castle stairs.

"This is perfect, you can leave now" he sent her away, and I went inside the house, to put on the swimming suit. I didn't come out as fast as she did, probably because I couldn't fly like her.

It exposed my body a little too much, I wondered how he was going to react.

Zamiel's POV

Her slender legs were now in view, and her twins were shooting out, pointing at me. It took a lot of self-control for my rod to remain at peace.

"This…" she wanted to say something. I was more than sure that she was just about to complain about the swimming suit, but I wasn't going to let her.

I know it might be selfish, but I enjoyed the sight that was bestowed on me.

"This is just perfect, it fits just fine" I complimented her, and urged her to join me in the water. I couldn't wait,I was running out of patience.

And I don't know if she was trying to tease me some more, as she just shyly kept on checking if the swimming suit fitted her perfectly.

She checked her a*s and twins.

I don't think I will be able to keep up with this.

She looked very shy, as she placed her hands in front of her, trying to cover herself up. Even her cheeks had become red, damn it!.

Did she just have to be Kayden's wife?. Why couldn't she just be my wife to begin with,I would definitely take care of her more than Kayden.

I led her into the water and spread her arms widely. She had barely been in the water for five minutes, when she began to complain.

"No, it's hard. I am going to drown" she looked so scared.

"You are not going to drown. I cannot let a princess drown under my watch" I teased her, she didn't like it very much so I stopped.

I tried to guide her, while she was still in the water.