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Here's the fourth installment
Marcus's POV
"Do NOT let anyone in..." those words echoed through my mind. As I stared at that monster Aro, the venom started to burn in the back of my throat. Oh how I wanted to tear him from limb to limb. The only thing stopping me is the fact that Caius is standing near the doorway watching us.
"Marcus?" Aro's voice rang through my ears. I couldn't think, all I had on my mind was Lexi and the state she was in right this very second. I couldn't look at him any longer. I averted my eyes over to Caius who was coming closer
"How was the trip?" I asked. His crimson eyes met mine
"successful to say the least, where's my daughter?" he asked. I couldn't tell him... not now
"Is the werewolf population under control?" I changed the subject quickly
"As far as I seen... now, where is my Lexi?" he asked again. I let out a sigh
"She's in bed... sick." Caius's expression changed
"Is she alright?" he asked worriedly as any father should.
I felt like I couldn't speak about the matter. Aro rested his hand onto my shoulder.
"It's alright brother, you can tell him" he spoke trying to reassure me but it took me so much to restrain myself and I knew he was in hot water as it was with me
"Tell me what?" Caius pressed
Lexi POV
I heard the main door open and heard papa's voice drift through the halls
"Tell me what?"
A part of me prayed that Marcus wouldn't tell him what was happening but the majority wanted that man torn into pieces. I heard Marcus take a deep breath and speak. His words made me freeze in complete fright,
"Lexi is with child... MY child." papa growled,
"You did WHAT to my daughter?" he snapped and I listened to Aro step in the conversation
"Now now my brothers, there's no ill feelings here between the two. Just simply love and commitment, seems like our Marcus has found himself a new mate." My stomach churned making my want to vomit again
"She's too young, it could kill her! where is she?" Papa questioned
"She's resting,"Aro replied. I heard nothing more other than the footfalls coming towards my room. I closed my eyes tightly as the door opened slowly. I could hear his slow breathing as he neared me. It took all I had to not jump up out of bed and hug him tightly
"Lexi..." he whispered in my ear "I'm home" I opened my eyes and looked at him
"Papa," I breathed and put my arms around his neck thankful he was home and I would be out of this hell finally. No more pain, no more crying, and finally no rape. He looked at me and I seen his eyes revert down my body resting on my stomach
"Are you happy? Is he taking care of you?" he asked. I looked down at my slightly swollen stomach and nodded biting my lip. I didn't want this child. It was from someone I don't want. Something that was forced on me. How I wished that this child was actually Marcus's baby. Though, I didn't want him to know what was going on... not right now.
"I am papa, he's taking care of us and we're happy." I told him bluntly so he wouldn't worry. I seen contentment in his expression and gave him a small smile for the first time since well ever. He looked away and patted my leg, I fought the urge to jump so papa wouldn't be suspicious. With that, he left the room and Marcus entered. I seen them exchange glances right before papa disappeared.
I looked up at the beautiful man coming towards me.
"I heard what you told papa," I whispered softly as he sat down next to me.
"I meant what I said Lex, I want that child to be mine." his hand brushed against my cheek as a blush crept in.
"You don't have to stay or accept the child." He turned my face so he could look into my eyes
"I know I don't have to, love. Doesn't mean I don't want to," I felt my face grow warm, I closed my eyes. I felt him shift around and heard a soft thump on the floor. When I opened my eyes, Marcus was in front of me.
"Lexi, I have grown to love you with every part of my being. I will protect you with my own very life, if you'll have me." he spoke. I put my hand on his cheek and looked into his crimson eyes which were darker than I last seen them. When was the last time he fed? I watched as they shifted down to my stomach and felt his hands slowly come up resting his hands on both sides. The expression went from anxious to loving as he pressed his lips to my shirt. My arms rested on his shoulders as my head lowered on top of his. The feeling of euphoria washed over me and I closed my eyes taking in his scent
"Marcus," I whispered softly and brought his face up to look at me. I stared into his eyes and leaned in brushing my lips against his. He never hesitated but returned the kiss making my veins boil with electricity.
As soon as I felt him deepen the kiss, I had to pull away. For I had sensed someone watching...
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