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I couldn't get myself to go to sleep, I was too busy watching the sleeping angel next to me. She was so peaceful and quiet when she slept. I couldn't believe that she was in my bed either, well her bed but she was with me. I promised I wouldn't touch her until she asked me to and although part of me is scared that she won't ever ask, I intend to keep that promise- at least when we're in bed together. Outside of bed totally fair game, I smirked to myself. I'd flown halfway across the world at the drop of a hat, after finding out where Chloe was, to tell her I loved her and she had jumped into my arms willingly taking me back. I remember sitting in the taxi and calling her hoping she would answer. Then she said my name and I thought I heard a little bit of excitement in her voice. My heart warmed with love and joy for this girl that had stolen my heart. I loved hearing her voice but then I saw that I pulling through the gates to the lion park. I got out of the taxi and told her to go watch my video. I smelled the air, just to make sure even though I could feel where she was in my heart I grabbed my bag and walked through the park.

In the distance I heard a lion roar and something tugged at me to go and find them, maybe that was why there wasn't a pride here. Too much pull to be with our cousins. I even took a step that way. But then she said "It cut out before you could ask the question." I tuned and started running over to her.

"I wanted to ask you in person." She said something about not coming back yet but I was already there watching her as she sat on the porch. "Look down." I saw her head shoot up and she had this adorable confused look on her face, her nose all scrunched. "Look down, beautiful." She walked over the railing. She was beautiful. "Are you going to come down?" I asked praying she wouldn't run back inside. She ran down the stairs and towards me. I dropped my bag right before she jumped into my arms. My name exploded from her lips and I couldn't help but think that was her saying my name full of love and want was the best sound I would ever hear in my life. I wrapped my hand around the back of her neck and I saw her eyes start to close. I explained how I wanted to start over; I explained why I killed Brian and how much I loved her. I couldn't live without her that was the only thing that kept running through my mind while she was gone.

"I think I made the biggest mistake of my life." She said stepping away and wrapping her arms around herself. I looked at her my mind was racing and then I heard the door of her apartment open and I looked up. A guy was coming out. "What-" I started not able to focus on anything but Chloe's hurt face. He said something and then saw me and then came down the stairs and stood next to Chloe. My jaw tensed, I could tell he was Mai, I could even tell that he liked Chloe, but something wasn't right. She introduced us and I offered my hand, trying to be the bigger man. A man worthy of Chloe; a man that she could fall in love with again. I saw the slight look of shock she gave me when I did this and couldn't help but smile inside. She sent him away too, she told him to leave and me to stay- for once. Then she asked me inside. After that it was all a blur of Chloe.

Now, I reached out a hand and hesitated for only a second before pushing a strand of hair out of her face and running my fingers along her jaw line. I saw her eyes flutter and pulled my hand back, closing my eyes. I waited a few minutes just to be sure, but she didn't wake up. I continued to stare at her memorizing every inch of her face. I'd never really thought of Bastet as a real goddess that still existed but I was thanking her now, I was thanking her full heartedly. I closed my eyes trying to go to sleep, but was woken up by Chloe rolling into my arms. She snuggled closer into me and I gladly wrapped my arms around her. Feeling her skin on mine and her warm body against me was soothing. I fell asleep not too long afterwards peacefully dreaming about the small fragile body wrapped in my arms.

I woke in Alek's arms the next morning and smiled. I don't know who had done this during the night, but the feeling it gave me was enough for me not to care. I turned my head slightly so my nose was against his arm and I breathed in deeply enjoying the scent his skin gave off. It was sweet and spicy. His skin was smooth under my head and I could feel the muscles that I enjoyed watching so much of the time. I felt him stir and then his lips pressed against the back of my neck. "Good morning," He whispered. I smiled and turned my face up to him.

"Good morning." He opened his arms so that I could roll over on my back. We lay there for awhile without talking just staring at each other. That was enough for us. I heard a knock on my door and sat up. I smiled back at Alek and then crawled out of bed and went to the door. I heard Alek get up too and follow me down the hall. As I opened the door, Alek wrapped his arms around me.

"Chloe, we've got to-" Dominik paused looking at the scene in front of him. "We have to get to work." He said quietly.

"Um, yeah just give me a minute." I closed the door and giggled as Alek tickled me lightly and kissed my ear. I tried to pull away but was simply pulled back. "Alek, I have to go-"

"let me come with you?" He asked burying his face into my shoulder. I thought about it for a minute. I didn't want to insult Dominik. I knew that he liked me; Alek coming might only upset things more. He didn't seem to upset about it a minute ago but you never know with guys. I looked at Alek's face and couldn't help but nod.

"Okay but if you get killed by a lion, I'm not responsible." I told him.

He nodded and then pulled me into the kitchen. "What are you doing?" I asked.

"Cooking. What's it look like I'm doing?" He asked. He had a point, I don't know what I was thinking.

"I didn't know you cooked." Alek froze momentarily, barely noticeable.

"Oh yeah, I cook all the time." He said not turning to look at me. I raised an eyebrow but stayed where I was making sure he didn't burn the house down or anything. A few minutes later there was a stack of pancakes for us both. They smelled really good so I dug in. Alek waited expectantly.

"You've never made pancakes before have you…" I said trying to chew the rubbery baking soda filled Frisbees in my mouth. He frowned and shook his head. "Do you even know how to cook?" I asked finally swallowing. Again he shook his head.

"I was just trying to impress you."

"You did. I have never had pancakes this bad." I told him laughing. He frowned for a minute more before laughing with me. He leaned over and kissed me. His lips were sweeter than any pancakes anyway. We pulled apart and I got up out of the chair. We went to get dressed and then jumped in my jeep. I drove him around the park showing him the beautiful land I'd fallen in love with in the last month. We could hear the lions as they prowled.

"So, this is what my kitten has been doing." He said taking my hand in his.

"Yeah, this is what I've been doing. Being with the prides here is amazing." We looked around. "Look there they are now." We watched and waited as the pride came down from the hills. The male followed by his mate led them down but he continued to play with her. He'd bat a paw at her or turn his head to lick her. "I call him CB." I told Alek. He looked over at me and smiled. "He reminded me of someone, I loved a lot back home." Alek leaned over and kissed me. His thumb brushing my cheek as his lips caressed mine. Someone coughed. We parted and I turned to see Dominik. I hadn't heard him pull up.

"Sorry to interrupt. I just need to borrow Alek for a moment. There's a tree blocking the road."

"Oh, yeah, of course." Alek told him and jumped out of the car. I watched as they walked up over the hill before turning back to the lions. I jumped out of the car and walked among them. I'd run my fingers along their backs feeling the powerful muscles bunch as they walked. They were beautiful. I was still amazed at how comfortable I was with them and how comfortable they were with me. I sat down in the grass but the male nudged his head against my back pushing me up. I tried to sit down again, but he continued. Then I heard it. I heard a roar that was not from a lion on four paws. I shot up and listened again. Another came after it, they were angry and painful. I knew Alek was in trouble, I knew that something had happened. I started running. I had to get there; I had to get to Alek.


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