Part Two: Ch. 9

*Gentle..* Axe whispered. *That's what Lily said.*

*I know.* Vincent rolled his eyes. *But how?*

After learning who Set really was, as if on cue Trixie and Lily came back to announce dinner was almost ready. Lily warned Vincent to wake Lennon up gently.

*She said he panics.* Axe murmured.

*Axe, I know!* Vincent growled. *How do we wake him without scaring him?*

*Lets hold him..* Axe whispered.

Vincent didn't argue. He climbed into bed and gently pulled Lennon into his arms. Vincent lightly ran his nose back and forth alongside Lennons' neck while rubbing his back but all that did was make Lennon stir a bit.

*Let me try!* Axe excitedly asked.

*I don't know Axe..* Vincent frowned.

*Please! I promise I won't do anything crazy.* Axe pleaded.

*Don't play games with me, Axe. We have to protect him.* Vincent warned.

*I know, I know. I promise. I swear!* Axe reassured.

Vincent nodded his head, agreeing. *Be gentle.*

*I know, I know, I know, okay?* Axe groaned. *Now, go away!* Vincent rolled his eyes but pulled back, giving Axe full control.

Axe just stared down at his sleeping mate. Pure love and admiration was shining in his eyes. Axe let his eyes flicker to Lennons' exposed neck, he subconsciously licked his lips.

*Don't.* Vincent growled.

*I'm not going to.* Axe rolled his eyes. *I was just admiring.*

Axe leaned down and nuzzled his nose in Lennons' neck, placing kisses all over. Axe pulled him closer and started purring. Lennon stirred a bit, letting out little whimpers. Axe raised his head to look at Lennon with a smirk but frowned when he noticed he was still asleep.

*Loser.* Vincent laughed.

*Screw you!* Axe yelled back.

Vincent just snickered. *Here, try this..*

Axe felt Vincent push to let their wings out and let him, curiosity winning him over. The sound of fabric ripping, echoed throughout the room. Axe turned his head to look at his two wings, one solid white and the other a solid black.

*Pluck one of the fine ones, underneath.* Vincent instructed.

*Which color?* Axe questioned.

*White. Pure like our mate.* Vincent purred.

Axe did as he was told and held up the small feather in between his thumb and pointer finger. He glanced down at Lennon and a smile graced his lips.

Axe started trailing the feather lightly across his face and trailing it down his neck and back up. More little whimpers left Lennon while a small pout graced his face, his bottom lip sticking out further than the top. Axe took notice and visibly gulped.

*Axe..* Vincent said in a warning tone.

*He's not even trying and he's still so damn delicious looking.* Axe whispered. He slowly leaned down and placed soft little kisses all over Lennons' face.

"Wake up, mate." Axe whispered softly in his ear.

Lennon stirred a bit more before slowly opening his eyes. He blinked several times before his eyes widened slightly.

"Vincent.. your eyes.. they.. they are white.." Lennon blinked a couple more times.

"That's because my name is Axe, mate." Axe smiled down at him. Axe quickly rolled on top of Lennon, pressing his body flush against his.

Lennon gasped. "Vi.. Axe, what are you doing?"

*Axe..* Vincent growled.

Axe ignored them both. "I'm Vincents' beast.. I'm your mate as well.." Axe looked down at Lennon.

Lennon shyly smiled up at him, a small blush creeping up on his cheeks. "I figured that much.."

Axe leaned in closer to Lennons' face, making Lennons' entire body go stiff. "Dinner is almost ready.." Axe whispered and placed a small kiss on the tip of Lennons' nose before pulling back and letting Vincent have control.

Lennon just watched as their eyes slowly faded from white back to Vincents' bright green eyes. Vincent slowly sat up, separating himself from Lennon.

"I'm sorry. Axe can be a bit difficult sometimes." Vincent apologized.

"It's okay.." Lennon blushed. "I didn't mind."

Vincent smiled at him but noticed how Lennon kept eyeing his feather. Vincent leaned over and placed a warm kiss to Lennons' cheek while placing the feather in his hands. "It's yours, baby."

"Are you sure?" Lennon asked, shock written all over his face. "Isn't it yours.. I mean.. I don't want to.." Lennon was cut off by the bedroom door opening.

Kane stood there, eyeing the two. "Dinner is ready.." Kanes' eyes flickered to the feather in Lennons' hand and his jaw immediately ticked but he knew now wasn't the time to start this argument. "Come on, your mothers are waiting." Without waiting for a response, Kane headed back towards the dining room.

*Weird.* Axe mumbled.

Vincent just shrugged, turning his attention back to Lennon. "Lets go." Vincent smiled.

Lennon stood up and reached for his school bag. Lennon quickly reached into one of the pockets and pulled something out, shoving it into his jean pocket before Vincent could see it.

*What was that!* Axe chirped. *Grab it.*

*No. Don't let your curiosity get the best of you.* Vincent warned. *He will share it with us when he's ready.*

Lennon looked up at him nervously but smiled when he saw Vincent smiling. "Ready?" Vincent reached a hand out for him to grab and Lennon happily took it.

"First, you should change your shirt.." Lennon blushed.

Vincent raised an eyebrow but quickly remembered the back of his shirt being torn by his wings. "Right." Vincent chuckled.

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"So Vincent. What are your plans after highschool? College?" Set questioned.

Dinner had gone quite peacefully. Dessert was already served and everyone was digging in.

"College is an option but I plan on taking some time off before I start thinking about going to college." Vincent replied with a shrug.

"Ahh, do you plan on taking over your fathers business?" Set asked with a clipped tone.

Kane sent Set a deathly glare and was going to respond but a small firm hand squeezed his thigh, making him look at Trixie. All she had to do was give him that look and he was done for.

"I don't plan on taking over anything. I plan on being involved, yes but I don't see how any of this concerns you?" Vincent snapped back.

Set wanted to argue back but after seeing the pleading look Lennon gave Vincent, he decided not to cause anymore problems. "I only have the best interest for my son." Set explained.

Vincent only nodded his head and decided to change the subject completely. "Mom, where's Bella? She wasn't at breakfast."

"Your grandparents picked her up early this morning. You know they like to kidnap you two and spoil you both rotten. I'm sure Issy will come back with a million new toys and a fierce attitude." Trixie chuckled.

"So she'll be gone all night?" Vincent frowned.

"They will bring her back tomorrow before lunch. You will see her tomorrow after school, okay baby?" Kane gave Vincents' shoulder a reassuring squeeze.

Everyone sat there in silence for a few minutes before Lily broke it. "Thank you for having us over. It was lovely."

Trixie smiled brightly. "Thank you. It's going to be nice to have another girlfriend to hang out with, after all we will be family."

Lilys' smile was brighter than a full moon. Set and Kane however just sent each other glares, not at all liking the idea of being family.

"Well." Vincent clapped his hands together. "Dinner was great as always, Mama. Thank you." Vincent stood up. "May we be excused?"

"Yes." Was all Kane said. Vincent grabbed Lennons' hand but Set interrupted his escape.

"Actually, we should be leaving. We both have an early morning and Lennon still has homework." Set explained, standing up.

"Lennon can do his school work here." Vincent argued back, tightening his hand that was engulphing Lennons. "I can take him home."

"It's okay, Vincent. You will see him tomorrow at school." Kane reasoned.

"No.. I want.. need him to stay.." Vincent growled lightly, backing up with Lennon.

"Vincent, it's okay. He needs to go home." Kane saw the panic in Vincents' eyes and was worried he was going to have to restrain him.

*They want to take mate away!* Axe growled loudly.

*Enough, pup!* Goliath growled inside their mind. *No one is taking your mate from you. He has to go home.*

Vincent could feel Axe starting to panic and that wasn't helping him remain calm at all. Lennon wrapped his arms around Vincent, making him relax completely. The sparks engulfed them both, soothing their nerves. Vincents wrapped his arms around Lennon and squeezed tight.

"I'll see you tomorrow. You have all night to think of new ways to annoy me." Lennon looked up at him with a cheeky smile.

Vincent just stared down into those multicolored eyes he loves so much. "Okay.." While Vincent seemed lost in his eyes, Lennon sneakily slipped something inside Vincents' pocket.

"Thank you for dinner again. Next time, you'll have to let me cook for you guys." Lily said while heading towards the door.

"Absolutely! We would love that!" Trixie agreed and nudged Kane in the side. "Right?"

Kane resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "Of course we would, baby."

Vincent stood there, completely upset about Lennon leaving. Lennon grabbed his bag from Vincents' room and was ready to leave. Vincent gave Lennon a soft kiss on his cheek before letting him walk out the front door but before Set could take a step, Vincent snatched his arm and pulled him back slightly.

Set look at where Vincents' hand remained on his arm and slowly looked up to meet his gaze. "I suggest you take.."

"If one tiny fucking hair on his body is out of place, I will burn you alive. Do you understand me?" Vincent snarled and met Sets' stare with his own deathly glare.

Set didn't snap back or make any attempt to break free from his grasp. He simply nodded his head and Vincent released him.

"What a fucking night." Kane huffed while plopping down on the couch next to Trixie.

Trixie smiled up at him and then smiled over at Vincent. "I'm so glad you found your mate, sweetheart."

"Me too, thank you." Vincent gave a half smile, already missing Lennon.

"Well I'm going to get started on those dishes." Trixie went to get up but Vincent immediately stopped her.

"I'll do them. You've done enough tonight, Mama." Vincent placed a quick kiss on top of her head and scurried off to the kitchen.

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Kane made sure Trixie was soaking in a hot bubble bath before going over to Vincents' room.

"I guess I should tell you about the Knights of Hell.." Kane started. "But first, tell me why the fuck Lennon has one of your feathers?"