31 : A promise

**Evelyn :**

A tingling sensation disturbed me from the deep and warm sleep when I woke up by someone’s touch.

First on my ears, then eyelids, then my nose, until I felt warm lips on mine. I had to smile when I opened my eyes.

Two bright eyes were already watching me. Giving me a small kiss, Raphael also leaned back smiling.

"How did you sleep my sleeping beauty?"

Blushing, I looked down and noticed that we were both completely naked under the covers. My ears burning, I froze as I processed this situation, trying to figure it out why we are both sleeping without clothes on.

*What. The. Fuck.*

Screaming, I tried to shield myself with the blanket to make a barrier but my bird wasn't having it at all and grabbed my arms in a tight grip, placing them above my head and laying on top of me, forcing me to stay still.

Feeling his hot naked flesh on mine, every muscle and bulge he possessed, I froze when something poked my thigh.

"You have nothing to be ashamed of, Evelyn. We are two adults who are romantically involved with each other and have feelings for each other. It's only normal," he pinned me with a stern look to calm me down and I had to laugh awkwardly, trying not to get a heart attack.

"Yes but you undressed me without even my knowledge. I'm not comfortable enough with this situation when we're completely - completely naked!" Stuttering, I tried not to look down when I felt it twitching. And I had idea what could it be.

He had to laugh, “Darling, you kicked your own clothes off in the night because you were hot. I thought, if that's the case, there's no point in me sleeping with my clothes on. And by the way..." leaning close to my ear, I felt goosebumps running over my body, "you're even warmer and softer like this," to prove his words, his hand traveled from my neck, along my chest, to my hips and finally my bottom when he palmed it in his big hand, his strong fingers squeezing my flesh in a teasing grip.

Yelping in surprise from the audacity of this man’s behaviour, I tried to get away from him but to no avail.

You cannot defeat the all mighty unless you are more powerful than a God.

"Calm down, Evelyn, everything's fine," he chuckled when he leaned down, his lips brushing against my neck, giving me a soft kiss on the skin.

My mind screamed - *RUN* - but my heart told me to lean back so that he could have easier access.

"You smell so nice," he mumbled to himself as I closed my eyes and felt him kiss my neck, leaving love bites all over my shoulder. This made me relax and surrender to him completely but when I remembered that there were more important things to do, I regretfully pushed him away from me.

"Wait, please."

His gaze was dark but there was concern in those eyes as he cupped my cheek,”What is it?”

"We can't just lay in the bed until we haven’t found my stalker. He can attack us again while we are unprepared. I wouldn't want someone to break into our room and start shooting around while we are unprepared and disarmed,” I was afraid that another attack could happen.

Raphael understood my meaning as he nodded with pursed lips, sighing heavily.

"You're right, I just wanted to distract you for a while because you know I won't allow anything like that happen again. I can't lose you again," with a hurtful expression, he pulled me close in a hug, crushing me to his chest.

My heart sank for a moment, as if someone had stepped on it.

We have to be ready for everything.

****

Dressed in all black again, with a cape over his shoulders and a hood over his head, I watched as Raphael put the blades, knives, swords in their places, under his belt, in his boots, and in every possible place, all over his body.

I was already salivating at the dangerous sight but I was angry at him for not letting me go with him. *I wanted to help!*

"What's going to happen if I'm there? I can also protect myself and kill people with my touch if I have to. We're partners, remember?"

Death sighed, "No, Evelyn, you'll only slow me down like that. I can't risk your life either. I know you're strong but I want to end this myself. You're not quite ready for a mission like this yet. When I will let you, they will smaller and less dangerous jobs, okay?"

I was about to tear my hair out when I slammed my foot down so hard on the ground that it went numb for a moment, "Why don't you trust me! I swear my help will be good for both us and you know it! You came hurt yesterday because you weren't prepared for the attack. You said that he is smarter. Then why can't I come!"

I knew I was acting like a little kid but I couldn't help it.

“Evelyn, don't start," warning me with a look, he put the last knife in place and closed his cloak. Putting on his leather gloves, he now came towards me. The dark look he carried wasn’t enough to distract me, even though I couldn’t help but notice how disgustingly handsome he is.

"If you want to be punished again for disobedience, I will but I don't have time for your tantrums, just because I want to protect you."

I quickly backed away and avoided him as I tried not to explode from anger, "Then you won't get kisses from me for a whole week," bravely lifting my chin I found myself against the wall and knew I was at a dead end when Raphael stood right in front of me.

Hearing this, he had to smile, "Are you threatening me?"

"Y- Yes!" feeling more powerful, Phoenix just smirked until his arm reached out, wrapping his hand around my neck. His lips dangerously close to mine, I forgot to breathe for a second when I inhaled his intoxicating scent.

"The thing is, I don't take your threats seriously because I can do whatever I want with you," he whispered and I almost melted on the spot at how sexy he sounds and looks when he's angry.

*Jeez, girl, what's wrong with you! Get a grip! Don’t be so weak in front of this man!*

"Because?"

"Because you're only mine, remember that," with the last warning and possessiveness in his voice, he tightened his grip around my neck but not so much that it hurt, and kissed me deeply, making me forget for a moment what I was angry about.

When Raphael pulled back, he had a sexy smile after seeing the effect he was having on me as I could look up at him like a puppy in love.

“Luke will come to keep you company and keep you safe while I'm gone. If I know you've misbehaved, there will be consequences, baby," he promised. Leaning closer one last time, he gave me a kiss on the forehead.

With that, he disappeared from the room, leaving behind only a warm tingling sensation on my skin and a trail of coconut cologne with masculine scent behind him.

*Well deam.*