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Alena POV
As the plane gingerly stopped and we climbed out and got out of the airport, I took a huge whiff of air. The air seemed so fresh and lively. I grinned as Demetri suddenly pulled up beside me in sleek black Aston Martin Vanquish. I climbed into the car and carefully avoided all the stares. If I were a 'normal' human, I could have sworn that I was crazy when I saw the man beside had sparkled.
"Yours…?" I asked with a suspicious grin as the car sped quickly away from the airport and towards the direction of Volterra.
He took a sideways glance at me and pretended to watch the road for a few seconds before I saw a subtle head shake.
I laughed and rolled my eyes in a joking manner. Demetri cracked a smile and shook his head.
"Do they know you're coming?"
He pursed his lips and shook his head, "No, probably not."
"Don't they just love surprises?" I asked rhetorically and sarcastically.
He grinned uneasily.
I smiled gently and rubbed his shoulder, "Don't worry, just remember why we're there and everything will be okay."
He nodded, "I'm not worried about them… I'm worried about the Newborns. I'm worried that this time, we won't have the upper hand. We always have the upper hands, with the exception of Renesmee's trial, and even then, all we really need to do was wipe out Bella."
I narrowed my eyes, but let that pass, he was still a Volturi, memories didn't faze so easily.
"But with Dan and Ozera, teleporting and shield together is something quite lethal. I don't think I can predict the outcome of this battle."
I sighed and he clasped his hands in mine, stroking his thumb over my own and then pressed it gently to his cool lips. It felt like he was trying the make up for the thousand years he had to endure without a mate in only two months.
"You're no Alice, but it doesn't mean we don't have a chance. Even though they are numerous, we do have the upper hands of skills. You guys are the Volturi for crying out loud. Practically every vampire is scared of you guys."
He smiled with a ghost of a smug smirk playing with the top of his lips.
"Alena, look… Volterra..." He breathed out as we reached a city; it was so beautiful, at the top of a hill. A lot like a crown on top of a head. My heart started to thump a little faster as we entered the city. Soon, the Aston Martin had turned a few bends, crept past a few quieter streets and entered a large iron cast gate and stopped in a courtyard. With a sudden breath, I realized that we were really doing this, we were really here.
At the Volturi Castle
"Ah, Demetri! You've come back!" A smooth female voice purred from an open double door.
I swallowed a sickening lump in my throat as I caught sight of an impossibly beautiful woman. Her lush dark mahogany hair with a perfect part in the middle fell to the middle of her back in soft waves. It was a deep downturn to any girl's self esteem if she saw this woman. Heidi.
Demetri smiled good-naturedly at her and kissed her lightly on the cheeks but containing my hand in a firm grip.
"Yes Heidi, it feels nice to be back."
"Yes, but now it feels like you never left."
Heidi laughed and glanced at me, throwing a brilliant smile in my direction, the sun glittering off them, throwing rainbows in the air.
"Ahh, Alena. It's nice to see you are still the beautiful girl who snatched up Demetri's unbeating heart."
I smiled back, in what I hoped was a confident way.
"And it's nice to see that you haven't changed at all, still the same beautiful Heidi."
She grinned, a sign that she was pleased with my compliment.
"Well, it looks like you two have business, so I'll leave you with that."
Demetri nodded, "Until next time."
She smiled and walked over to the car and ran a hand over it, "This isn't yours, is it?"
I shook my head and Demetri copied my actions.
"Good."
She grinned with her perfect teeth and opened the door, turning the key in ignition and drove the car away.
"She always liked Aston Martins."
I nodded and pushed my long sleeves up; I should have changed back home. Italy was definitely hotter and sunnier than Forks was.
"So? Do we go and see Aro now?"
He nodded, "Yes, I suppose we do."
We walked through the hallways of the castle, passing a few people who cast surprised yet happy glances in our direction, well, Demetri's direction. I knew he was only going human speed for me and I would have told him to walk faster, or just pick me up and run, but it seemed that he was in deep thought.
Suddenly we came to the door of the hallway and without hesitation he pushed it open, evidently startling half the people inside. It seemed that they were so deeply immersed in something that they'd not paid enough attention to who scent had returned.
Aro turned around quickly with an angered expression that withered as he saw the frosty brown haired vampire. From the corner of my eye, I saw Felix lunge out instinctively from where he was standing guard by the door. At the last second, he saw who it was and stopped his attack immediately.
"Demetri! Demetri! Demetri…" All the voiced in the room started to echo.
His hand was clenched tightly in mine, led me towards Aro whose once worried face had broke out into joyful smiles.
"Demetri! Alena! So happy to have you back!" He crooned in high spirits. Even though his too-joyful manner had been a little frightening, I was surprised to find I'd sorely missed it.
Demetri held out his hand to which Aro clasped it and closed his eyes for a few mere seconds before he drew over to me with a satisfied smile.
"Alena?" He asked politely and with a gracious smile I happily held out my hands and his read my thoughts… wait! All of them…? Well, this could get a little awkward…
"Master, it's good to be back." Demetri smiled and I nodded happily.
"How are you Alena?" Aro asked with a smile.
I shrugged but carved a smile onto my lips when I realized how truthfully I meant my answer, "Glad to be back."
Still giving a smile towards me, Aro asked Demetri a question.
"We didn't expect you back so quickly…" Aro pondered.
Demetri nodded, his figure stiff, like a guard. After a split second, he cleared his throat, "Yes, Aro, we are in dire need of your assistance."
Aro nodded.
"Master, as you'd probably know, the rumors are true. However, they are headed for Alena. They want Alena to join them to help them overthrow you, they will force her. The Cullens have decided that they will put up a fight to protect her and everyone that fights with them."
"Everyone?"
Demetri nodded swiftly, looking so much like one of Aro's guards giving a status report.
"Everyone that was present at Renesmee's trial. The Cullens are gathering their comrades again and they would be so grateful if we could join them in the fight against the Romanians."
Aro nodded, "And you told them…?"
Demetri smirked, "That a common enemy could unite even the oldest of rivals."
Aro grinned like Demetri was a prodigy.
"Yes, my wonderful warrior," He placed his hand on one the side of Demetri's face, "You learn ever so quickly."
Letting go of Demetri's face with a satisfied smile, Aro floated back to the other ancients and they all gathered around in a tight triangle.
"Alena!" A voice called out. I looked out and saw a bush of dark blonde, just about brown hair. Thin lips sporting an amused smile changed into a grin, showing off his bright razor sharp teeth.
With a glance back a Demetri to which I received a smile, I let go of Demetri's hand and ran over to the happy boy.
"Alec!" I shrieked happily as he clinched me in a hug and lifted me up.
He laughed and set me down ruffling up my hair, "How are you?"
He shrugged, "Same old."
I could feel Demetri's eyes on me, so turned around and grinned back when I caught him looking back me with a happy and pleased smile.
I looked to Alec's side and saw Jane. Her face was emotionless, betraying no tone or emotion. She directed a cold and hard look toward me and heaved out an unnecessary breath. Alec pursed his lips and shook his head.
"Jane, I missed you a lot." I mildly lied.
"I'll leave you two." He spoke quietly as he turned towards the direction of Felix and left. Jane glanced at me and then rolled her eyes. I shifted a smile to her.
"That perfect." She almost snarled sarcastically.
"Jane, I know… " I sighed.
She looked at me with a quizzical expression and raised an eyebrow.
"Well, I know that Aro told you only to be nice towards me just so I'd consider joining his coven one day, and I just want to say thanks, that you went to all the trouble to do that." I smiled lightly.
Turning around to go back to Demetri, I heard a rather agitated sigh and a 'wait!' Smiling, I turned back on my heel. She had a confused and an annoyed expression on her face.
"Look, Alena, you're probably not the coolest person here. But, I just wanted to say that, despite the fact that you're a human," Her face twisted dramatically as she spat out the last part, "You're probably the closest thing I've had to a best friend."
I smiled and waited and she rolled her eyes and walked swiftly over to me and covered my in a hug which I gratefully returned back. She took a sudden step back that it surprised me and almost made me loose balance.
"You used reverse psychology on me! Didn't you!?" She screeched an accusation.
I smiled meekly and shrugged, "Well, it worked didn't it."
She rolled her eyes and pushed me away playfully, "Whatever."
I laughed and walked over to Demetri who gathered me in a hug.
"What's happened?" I asked him quietly as I snuck a glance to where Caius, Marcus and Aro were gathered.
Demetri jerked his head over to the trio and tucked me under his arm.
"We've done what we can do; they're discussing the answer right now."
I nodded and with Demetri, we waited patiently as the ancients conversed. After a few short moments, Aro stepped backwards and then gracefully turned on his heel so he was facing us. I looked at Marcus and Caius who had grim expressions. I smiled at Marcus who nodded sincerely in reply, and then I shifted my greeting to Caius who let loose a soft smile towards me.
"Dear ones, with the stakes so high, we can only say that we would be more than obliged to lend a helping hand."
I breathed out a sigh of relief that I hadn't realized I'd been holding. But it didn't matter; we could have a chance after all, maybe.
"When would the Cullens like us there?"
My mouth dropped open, "Everyone? Everyone is coming?"
Aro laughed gleefully, "Yes child, we are not about to let the Romanians gain control of the vampire world! That would be catastrophic! We must all come and avenge the peace."
I grinned, "That's great! Um, well, I guess the Cullens would be grateful if you came as soon as possible."
Aro nodded, "Tonight then?" He compromised.
I looked to Demetri who smiled.
I nodded quickly and set a rather large smile on my face.
"Tonight's perfect!"
It was a little intimidating, see the entire Volturi board a plane, I think we used up half of it. I met Athenodora and Sulpicia, though painfully pale, they were beautiful and quite nice.
This time, it seemed that the flight back home was much, much faster than the flight going to Volterra. But something told me that it was because I was too excited. But then again, anyone who was practically surrounded by their vampire friends had to be excited.
"Are we there yet?" I asked for the hundredth like a little girl bouncing in my seat.
Jane turned around in her seat in front of me and her eyes bored into mine. I fell under the vampires spell of beautiful, mesmerizing eyes for a few seconds before I shook my head. The adrenaline was getting to me.
"Are we?" I practically whined.
Suddenly I felt a jolt, no, a stab of pain shot my stomach. I groaned and let out a muffled whimper. I felt like my body was being stabbed multiple times, kicked by a wrestler and bitten by a shark!
"Jane. Stop it now." Demetri's voice hissed from beside me. Though his voice was soft, it sounded so dangerous. Perhaps it was because his voice sounded so calm, too calm, not angry and out of control, that it seemed dangerous. Whatever the reason, the pain disappeared and Jane kept her evil eye on me.
The adrenaline hit me again.
"Oh, my god! Jane! Is that what it feels like! Whoa! I feel sorry for all your victims!" I babbled quickly.
She groaned and extended her fingers into claws, "Demetri!" She growled.
Demetri sighed and place a calming hand on my shoulder, I stopped moving.
"Sweetheart, love, calm down, we are almost there."
I sighed and settled into my seat, not without seeing a humored smirk from Alec on the other side of me which in turn made me giggle.
I think I sat in that seat for a full time of half a second before I squirmed and sighed.
"Are we--," I stopped as soon as I saw Jane turn around again, "Never mind." I giggled.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Demetri try and hide a smile. That made me smile.
I don't remember doing it but I found myself buried in Alec's hard chest when someone gently woke me up with their hand. I looked up and saw Demetri looming over me with a sour and pained look on his face. His eyebrows were creased and he was glaring at Alec who shrugged. I shot up; everyone was standing up and shuffling off the plane. Had I really fallen asleep? Wow.
"Oh my! Are we here?" I panted out, still half asleep.
Demetri finally gave a smile, "Yes, we are finally here."
Jane nodded from her place in front of Demetri, "Now you can finally stop asking that."
I grinned towards her and then hopped up so that I could get closer to Demetri. His glare faded instantly and he caught me in an embrace.
"Did you sleep well sweetheart?" He murmured in my ear.
I nodded, "Yes, thank you."
He wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me closer to his chest. I smiled and leaned my head in the slightest bit so I looking up at him. He was so beautiful. His perfectly chiseled features cut into his face didn't belong in this world. Hell, none of him belonged in this world. He was supposed to be somewhere where only people's dreams existed. Every time I'd wake up, I'd think it was a dream, but then it wasn't and I would be eternally grateful.
Soon, we were off the plane and grabbed what little luggage everyone had. I looked over and gave a quick inspection of who had come. Aro, Marcus, Caius, Sulpicia, Athenodora, Afton, Alec, Chelsea, Corin, Demetri, Felix, Heidi, Jane, Renata, Santiago and three or four others I didn't recognize. I blushed as I felt the eyes of just about everyone at the airport settle their eyes on the group. It was so threatening and surprising. Like all the gods and goddesses out of all myths had walked straight out. Some people were glancing with terrified or suspicious glances, but most were staring, literally mesmerized by the group of inhumanly beautiful creatures.
"How do you stand this?" I whispered to Demetri.
"We've become quite accustomed to it, wherever we go," He sighed, "The same thing happened when we came for Renesmee's trial."
I nodded, yes that would make sense. They'd been through this before.
Just as we walked out of the building, Demetri took in a whiff of the air.
"Your Cullens are here." He smirked.
I grinned and looked out for my family in the parking lot, I saw a few cars, some Volvos, not Edward's car though, a beetle, a hummer, a mustang… ah, there was Edward's car and Carlisle's car.
I let go of Demetri's hand and weaved my way to the other beauties that stood in the car park, their skin under the cover of the clouds. Bella and Esme were there too, as soon as I saw them; they grinned and rushed forward to gather me up in a hug. I grunted as they embraced me too tight, but I was soon given my oxygen back when they let go.
"Oh, my, there's so many!" Esme breathed.
Bella's eyes shifted and a glint of anger stole through them for a second. I drew a sharp breath as I realized that what was probably running through her mind was the last time all of them had come here. I turned around and saw black-clad vampires all in front of me. I stole a glance at Edward who smiled at me, he was pleased.
"Aro, how good of you to accept our offer." Carlisle's sturdy voice praised.
"Carlisle, I would seek almost any chance to be on your better side again." Aro replied back cheerfully.
Carlisle nodded, "If we survive this, I may be calling you friend again."
Aro smile, his teeth gleaming, "I do hope so."
"Yes, but do come, we must now get back to the shelter of our house." Carlisle instructed.
Edward smiled, "We conveniently brought the cars for your luggage and for Alena," He paused to let me grumble, "You know the scent to our house. All we can ask of you is to not let your thirst get in the way."
The vampires looked at each other and nodded. I felt someone's cool hand slip into mine and I turned around with joy to see Demetri smiling down at me. I leaned up on my toes and snatched a quick kiss from his lips before I skipped to Carlisle's Mercedes. Esme climbed into the drivers' seat and watched as Carlisle and Edward lead the Volturi into the nearby forest so they could run in cover. I watched as Bella looked around quickly then stashed the luggage neatly into both cars before she climbed into Edward's Volvo and with a wink, she took off.
Esme started the car, "Come on sweetie. Let's go, home."
I silently watched the trees pass by as the car plodded home. I probably could have picked a better word, but everybody drove so much faster than Esme. Even Carlisle! Esme faithfully stuck to the speed limit and gave way to everybody. Not that it was a bad thing, I loved Esme and how much passion she had for everything, I mean, and all the love in her heart was too much. But living a lot of my life in the fast lane, I meant that literally, made her pace feel like a snail. But, thankfully, and finally, we were home. It had been snowing, and as I literally jumped out of the car, I felt the snow crunch heavily under my feet. I looked up and gasped.
The house was practically filled. Our house may be big, but not THAT big. There were werewolves lounging out the front, their huge noses wrinkling at the smell, and I could see covens in their little groups mingling throughout the house. It looked like a giant house party. And adding a little more vampires, namely, the Volturi, could make that much of a difference.
"Lee!" A sing-song voice called out and soon I caught sight of Alice.
"Alice!" I grinned and enveloped her in a hug.
"We're starting the training soon," She informed me, "I hate this!"
I frowned, "What do you mean?"
She jerked her head towards the werewolves, "Edward wanted me to keep an eye on everything, make sure no fights break out, especially with Caius, everybody knows that Caius loves a good fight. But it's so difficult because the werewolves are so close!"
I grimaced in sympathy and rubbed her shoulder, "It's okay, and if a fight happens, Edward will find out so it's a little less pressure on you."
She nodded, "I know, I feel like I'm doing double time, because I need to keep an eye on the Newborn army as well. Luckily, the only one with powers is Ozera and Dan."
I nodded, "That's okay, we just need to find a way to get rid of them two first then it will be as easy as pie with Alec and Jane."
She nodded, "But how?"
I sighed, "I'm sorry Alice, but I honestly have no idea."
She smiled grimly but then a bright grin burst through, "Oh, I need to find Jasper, Edward wants me too."
Just as she said those words, Edward popped into view, "Alice, can you fin--?"
"I'm on it." She interrupted before he could finish his sentence.
He shrugged and grinned, turning to me, "Come on, you watching?" He grinned good-naturedly.
I nodded, "Hell yeah!"
Everybody crowded around Jasper in a wide berth. It was clear he didn't like to be at the centre of attention as the look of distaste on his face was clear. However, he had a duty to do and this one was unambiguously urgent. Gladly, we'd moved the training to the baseball field. There was a lot of room.
Everyone was watching immensely interested as Jasper began to explain.
"Most of us have experience when it comes to fighting vampires, but fighting Newborns are hard because they don't rely on their skills. They rely on their speed and strength, and most importantly, their instinct. Newborns are easy enough to kill, but you are going to need all you can when battling an entire army."
I bit my lip; this was going to be interesting to watch.
Jasper looked around, making sure he had everyone's undivided attention. He did.
"Okay, I need a volunteer." He assessed the group and then smiled as he picked out Felix. I grinned, I remembered them telling of how Emmett had been picked last time and I couldn't help but smile about how similar Emmett was to Felix. Felix glanced at Aro who nodded, standing up, he made his way to Jasper and stood as still as a stick.
Jasper quickly assessed Felix.
"Okay, Felix is a good example of a newborn, relies mainly on their strength." He paused for an anticipated hiss in which Felix happily delivered.
"However, Felix has had centuries of experience and he is quite the fighter, so we'll see." Jasper sighed.
At that moment, the skies turned a little darker and the clouds rolled in, even though rain wasn't predicted for today. I heard a quiet 'thank you' and I turned my head just in time to see Edward say this to Benjamin. Ah, yes, of course, he could control the elements. It looked as though he'd expanded his range a little bit and was able changed the weather. How intriguing.
I turned my attention back to the fight and watched with intense curiosity as Jasper and Felix both crouched down. I watched as Jasper started to stalk Felix, who kept his eyes on him. It was all a blur as Jasper darted forward towards Felix and sprang to his right. Felix snarled and made a grab for Jasper who was within reach of his reach on his right when suddenly, it seemed that the right turn Jasper had made had been a feint as he quickly turned left and after all but a few seconds of the fight, or whatever it was, Jasper had ended up on Felix back with his teeth barely skimming his neck. Felix froze and gasped. I cringed as Felix hissed and with a mighty thud, he shook Jasper clean off his back. Thankfully, Jasper had jumped away at the last second a landed on the floor with a soft 'thud'.
"If you paid close attention, you would have seen that when I when right, Felix looked for the place I would have landed and lunged at him. Don't forget to keep your eyes on the Newborns at all times! This battle will be harder. Jane, Alec, you won't be able to use your powers on them because of Ozera."
Felix narrowed his eyes and walked back to stand next to Aro who had an amused expression on his face.
I heard a ferocious growl and I whipped my head to the sound.
I turned and saw that it was giant russet wolf that had called out, my eyes widened. I'd never seen Jacob fight before.
"He says he wants to fight next." Edward translated.
I leaned slightly back and felt a chest behind me, very close behind me. I sighed in content as I felt strong arms wrap around me and let me lean securely into the chest. I immediately smelt the sickeningly sweet smell of my warrior. I looked up and gave a kiss to Demetri's chin; he looked down and kissed my forehead, tickling it in the same second.
I looked back to where Jacob was, Seth had joined him and both of them had sauntered up to Jasper. Jasper turned around to catch everyone's eye.
"When the shape shifters, it's more effective." He said clearly to the werewolves in particular. He then motioned to Jacob and Seth and crouched down defensively. The werewolves ears flattened back and they began to crouch forward. Jasper hissed and looked at one wolf to another. Deciding, on the larger on, Jacob, he moved a fraction of an inch towards him. Jacob instinctively stepped back but then growled and lunged forward for Jasper's neck. Jasper stepped to the side and let the werewolf crash into the ground right beside him. Then, he lunged for Jacob's own neck, but then, Seth soared through the air and tackled Jasper over Jacob pinning him to the ground. Jasper snarled and twisted himself so that his next move was pressing his foot onto Seth's underbelly and with a quick flick, threw Seth off him! I drew a sharp breath but then relaxed as Seth sailed through the air and then landed on his feet, skidding for a little. This had given enough time for Jacob to spring back up and then launch himself again at Jasper. This time, Jasper's focus was on Seth so Jacob's mouth enclosed around Jasper's neck… The fight stopped there. Jacob opened his mouth wider and off Jasper's neck. Jasper grinned and twisted his neck as though he were getting crooks out of it.
Others tried their luck, some like Edward and Alice succeeding; Felix had another try and won this time. Most of the vampires did, even Sulpicia and Athenodora tried. I cringed when Jasper sauntered forward to attack Esme, Sulpicia and Athenodora. All three of them looked downright breakable. But surprisingly, they put up a good fight, better than I expected and in turn, they learnt tips from Jasper. It was a little weird watching Aro and Marcus fight. Aro, because it was a little weird seeing him dodge from side to side, though I must admit, it was a little funny. Marcus, so quiet and bored was actually an accomplished fighter. Caius, with his reputation of a violence seeker, lived up to his mark as he stalked Jasper with the stealth of a lion and their prey. It was fairly an even match but ended with Caius perched upon Jasper's back with sharp gleaming teeth barely two inches away from his neck. I cringed as Jasper howled in pain when Jane attacked him with her illusions; people literally had to hold back Alice and the rest of the Cullens. But it soon ended with Jane calmly walking up to him and pretending to bit him. The screaming stopped. Alec also paralyzed Jasper and pretended to bite him, without a fight. But then, Bella was asked to put a shield around Jasper for the ones with powers. So then the fights increased their lengths and a lot of breaths were held. All the vampires and werewolves picked up things and tips for the not-to-distant future.
"One more tonight and then we'll pick this up tomorrow."
I sighed, wondering what last fight I was going to watch tonight.
"I'll give a try." A voice called out. That close sounded particularly close to me. I gasped as I recognized the voice. The strong arms that were once holding my steady smoothly let go and propped me upright. I looked up at Demetri. This was going to be quite a fascinating fight.
It seemed that everyone seemed to lean in a little closer as both crouched down and began to circle each other. Jasper was imitating the steps of a newborn, slightly fumbled and heavy. Demetri's steps were lithe and soft. Jasper's head threw back for a split second and a snarl erupted and he darted forward.
Demetri let out a snarl of his own and as Jasper leapt up and towards his throat, Demetri ran then dropped and slid on the floor as Jasper just missed his throat. Both leapt up again, regaining their balance. Everyone leaned forward a little more; even the werewolves were interested in this fight.
Jasper hissed again and this time put some more thought into his step and charged towards Demetri. As he surged forward, Demetri held his hands out at the last second to meet Jasper head on! However, Jasper slid under and through one of Demetri outstretched arms and wheeled to face Demetri's back. It looked as though Jasper was going to win this one fight as he lunged for Demetri's unprotected neck. Demetri's eyes opened wider for a split second, it was obvious he did not anticipate that. Demetri quickly looked to his left and his expression recovered and composed itself very quickly, and just as Jasper's teeth were going to land where a newborn's teeth would, Demetri foot kicked backwards, where Jasper's where! Jasper lost his foot for a split second but long enough for Demetri to while around and pretend to lock his teeth on Jasper's neck. The fight was over.
Both of the war warriors straightened up and shook hands.
"Well done, that was excellent. Next time, don't act too quickly, wait until their close enough so they cannot change their charge and don't catch you unguarded." Jasper advised.
Demetri smiled and nodded, "I'll remember that."
I grinned as everybody started to disperse back to the house and Demetri headed over to me. As soon as he was in reach, I extended my arms so he could place himself comfortably in it.
"That was great!" I praised.
He grinned smugly, "I know it was."
I raised an eyebrow, "You're not funny."
He laughed and clasped me tighter, "I know I am."
I grumbled but leaned up on my toes and pressed a warm kiss to his lips. He stopped his façade of smugness and started to press the kiss on harder. I smiled under it and pulled back.
"I'm amazing." He nodded to himself, placing his smug façade back on. I rolled my eyes and pressed another kiss to his stone cold lips.
"Shut up." I breathed, my eyes closed.
I felt him nodded under my lips
"Okay." He sighed.
I laughed silently and wrapped my arms around my warrior.