20: That prick Bane.
**Jonathan pov**
Returning back to Killian’s hospital room felt both like the most liberating thing I’ve ever done and the hardest chore ever.
While I was happy to see him as much as I could, I also dreaded the conversation I knew we had to have as soon as possible.
Slowly, I pushed the door open and looked inside to check if he hadn’t fallen asleep yet.
Killian sat on the bed and the moment he heard the door open, his head snapped in my direction and a bright, almost blinding smile spread across his lips.
“There you are,” he said, still grinning and opening his arms for me.
I couldn’t help it, I literally jumped onto him like the most touch depraved man the universe has ever seen.
But Killian, he just laughed and wrapped his arms around me, almost as if it was the most natural thing for him.
I inhaled his scent and let my eyelids flutter closed, feeling like I was finally where I had to be all along.
“What’s on your mind?” He asked and pressed his lips to my temple.
Fuck, it was just a barely there kiss, not one I had dreamed of for years on end, but it was enough to make me turn into a puddle of blabbering mess.
Never, bloody never in my life had I thought that something like this was in the cards for me.
Was I even worthy of the feeling I felt now? Was I worthy to remain in Killian’s presence for this long?
Probably not, but I didn’t care. He chose me, he accepted me and I’d be damned if I ever let him go ever again.
“I just had a quick chat with Kayson,” I finally muttered, sucking in a deep breath, bracing myself for any reaction he might have.
Killian only chuckled and tightened his hold around me. “He’ll come around. Kayson is a pain in ass, but he isn’t a problematic or spiteful pain. He’s rather eccentric at times. And besides, while he might come across as an absolute asshole at times, he has a lot on his plate right now. Whatever he said, don’t take it to heart, please.”
I chuckled at his words. It was truly amazing how good of friends Killian and Kayson were.
It didn’t matter how each of them came across because at the end of the day, both wanted what was best for each other.
“He didn’t say anything hateful, if that’s what you’re worried about,” I said and sighed, forcing my nose closer to the crook of his neck.
One day, I would leave my mark here and the whole world would know that I was the lucky bastard who claimed Killian as his.
“Oh?” Killian chuckled, easing his hold on me a little, which by the way I absolutely hated. “What did you talk about then? Don’t tell me the two of you decided to team up against me.”
There it was, one of many things I loved about Killian the most - his ability to joke around and somehow make everything sound so easy even in the worst of situations.
“Nothing much, really,” I shrugged and pulled away a little to look into his eyes. “And we didn’t miraculously decide to team up just so both of us could stand against you, by the way.”
Killian rolled his eyes, acting annoyed but I could easily see that bright spark of happiness shining in his eyes, no matter how hard he tried to act up.
“Okay, whatever, maybe tell me what you were discussing with my best friend, then?” He asked.
I watched him for a long moment, contemplating if answering the question could be half as entertaining as keeping him in the dark.
At the end, I decided to do what I did best - I changed the topic.
“So, I was wondering.. Do you want to tell the pack that you accept me as yours at all or you rather keep it a secret?”
I reached out and started playing with the collar of his hospital gown, mainly to give my hands something to do rather than focus on his answer.
It was a fifty-fifty chance with him.
Deep down, I knew that the more dominant side of Killian would logically want to announce his claim loud and proud.
But the other side, one that could fear the public backlash of an Alpha claiming a man as his mate, might want to stay silent.
Even I didn’t know which one I would prefer, so I stayed quiet, like I always did, and held my breath, waiting for his decision.
“Jonathan, look at me,” Killian whispered, his hand coming up to cup my cheek. The moment our eyes met, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to laugh in pure happiness or bawl my eyes out like a baby. “I’m not ashamed of you, never was and never will be.”
Those whispered words brought tears to my eyes but I fought my damnedest not to let them fall.
Killian had a supernatural ability to hit me right in the feelings and clearly, he was using it as we spoke.
Exhaling, I nodded my head just to let him know I heard him and there was no more doubt left in me.
But of course, Killian wouldn’t be Killian if he didn’t double down.
So, he slid his hand to the back of my neck and pulled me closer until our lips met.
I swear to everything sacred and holy that this very brief kiss was the most explosive thing I’ve ever felt in my life. Sparks flew and my whole body relaxed the very moment we kissed.
When Killian pulled away, I had to remind myself that I was supposed to breathe if I wanted to live.
And while I was having a full blown existential crisis because of one kiss that could be labeled as a mere peck, Killian looked as smug as ever.
“Damn,” he breathed out, grinning. “The effect I have on you, baby, it’s as wild as it is exciting. I wonder if you’ll always react the same way whenever I kiss you.”
That asshole.. That lovable, perfect, one of a kind asshole really knew how to deliver words to leave me speechless.
Just to add to my already barely there self control, Killian flashed me the widest smile. “As soon as I’m out of the hospital and back on my feet, we’re making the announcement to the pack. And after, we’ll figure out how to help Aife and to an extent that prick Bane too.”
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