AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Only 2 chapters remaining for the finale of Purity. Book 3 entitled, AMITY, is now in production. Updates of B3 will be announced right after the Epilogue of B2.

This chapter is a filler. It will answer SOME OF THE QUESTIONS that I've hinted since the start of Book 2. Remember that every book has a concept and book 2's concepts happens to be are...

'Nothing is what it seems to be'

And

'Everything has a reason'

Enjoy this week's double chapter!

Mavis' POV

One week later...

Zeref will never live this down. It's embarrassing! Why did I call him by that name? What was I thinking? When we got back home, Zeref decided to stay at the resort for a while. Says he has somethings to 'sort out'. Either it was about Lisanna or something else. Even if a week has past, I still feel like what had happened was real. I will admit it.

I died that day!

No joking here! But as I dug deeper from my clues, there were options that I didn't take into account. These options were almost legit. Like:

(1) About my ready packed luggage. Maybe I did wake up really early to get everything arranged. And because of my lack of sleep last night including the alcohol, I must have been too lazy to do anything else after pack my things so I must have had breakfast with Zeref and then had fell back to sleep.

(2) About Zeref mentioning the new pet name I'm was gonna call him. He said that I mentioned about it during the breakfast date. I think the breakfast date did happen and after that I went back to my room and fell asleep. That premises can be accepted.

(3) Zera was right about something. If I did die, I wouldn't be here right now. I can remember it clearly on how I died. I had open wounds. I'm pretty sure that some of my bones were broken and out of place. Also, Zeref wasn't acting paranoid about rechecking the balloon ride, not only that, there were any rescue teams running around. I didn't see any tourists gossiping about my death. There wasn't even news about the incident on the newspaper or the TV at all.

Three premises that might be deemed true. I'm leaning towards all three. I didn't share this to Lucy, I know she won't believe me since duh, I'm alive! I didn't make this as the main topic at all. Zera might think I've gone crazy if I keep bringing up the topic so I stopped.

My phone rang. Zeref's name popped up on the screen. "Now what?" Zeref stayed at Alvarez. He said he'll be back witching this week. He was honest to confess that he will miss me but he promised to text or call everyday.

'Good morning wifey, my love ❤️'

Yep. He will never let that go, I only called him 'HUBBY' once while he won't stop calling me 'WIFEY' all day. My texts and messages were filled with it. When will it stop? But I somewhat feel special when he calls me that. I'm smiling like an idiot. I winder if he smiles the way I smile when I read his messages?

Zeref's POV

(A/N: FINALLY!)

Mavis: You're not gonna stop calling me that, aren't you? ?

Just a single text from Mavis can make my day better than usual. Tapping on the keypad, I had to reply. I have to make sure she is safe 24/7 while I'm gone.

'And who started this? Oh that's right...you ?'

Moments later, Mavis replied.

Mavis: Ugh. You're enjoying this aren't you?

Tapping away with my fingers,

'Not as much as you're enjoying this, I can tell, wifey'

Mavis: And how do you know that?

'I'm your HUBBY. I'm supposed to know. Don't hide it ?'

Mavis: That's not a legitimate reason -_-

'I know. Anyways, where are you know?'

Mavis: At home. You don't know how much homework I have to do.

That's good to hear. With Mavis locked indoors, no one is gonna hurt her there.

'Good luck. I hope this text inspired you to keep on going ?'

Mavis: Hmm I guess you're right. Well I gotta get this done. I'll talk to you later.

'Alright. Call me when you're done. I love you wifey ❤️'

Mavis didn't reply for a minute. I don't expect her to say it back directly. I'll wait for her to text. I know she is hesitating. To be honest, I won't continue my work unless I receive a reply from her. It's like my drag while she isn't here with me physically.

'I love you too...hubby'

Just getting a text from her with 'HUBBY' written in it makes me feel wanted. Now, I don't have to worry. Mavis is at home safe and sound. No bad elements are gonna harm her there. If something does happen, things will get ugly.

What happened last week...was NOT A DREAM . It will not be repeated twice. I learn from my mistakes and there's no doubt that the next time something like that happens, I will be ready. At that time, I wasn't ready. After the event, I couldn't do anything to get back at the people who sabotaged the ride. They will pay for what they did to Mavis.

When Mavis died...some part of me died as well...then later on, got resurrected. This time, the heart changed.

If it wasn't for my private Doctor,Porlyuska, Mavis wouldn't have made it. This witch can perform miracles beyond belief. I've gotten softer since Mavis left me months ago. When we rekindled that untold love, I became less strict and less savage. A person can change you for the best...or for the worst. What Mavis did changed me for the best...but now, I am at my absolute worst.

The possessiveness that I worked so hard to throw away...came back.

The need to be with Mavis is unbearable. One week without her is killing me.

The deep desire to grab her, strip her down to nothing and fuck her senseless is rising.

I despise this feeling. I promised Mavis...I pinky promised her that I will never be the Zeref I was once before. But because of that one incident, my thoughts are jumbled. The next decision I make will either make or break Mavis.

This one week separation was both good and bad for my well being. GOOD because I will have lots of time to rethink my thoughts. To get myself under control for the next time I'll see her. And to know my limit and how to prevent disaster before it happens.

BAD because every passing minute without her is making me weak. Physically. Her touch charges me. A week away from her gets me worried. Anything can happen without me by her side. The need to protect her was unbearable. The want to touch her was getting me sexually frustrated. Everything about Mavis my drug. Even the underwear Invel stole from her luggage still lingered her sweet intoxicating scent of her womanhood. I would inhale that fabric every day and imagine her touching me in places I want to be touched.

I had to endure it all.

I promised that I ...will change.

I promised that I ...have changed.

But...I have to break those promises...for her sake.

I can't go behind those words. But I'll do anything to keep myself in check, even if it means turning this into a facade.

I had a plan. I can break my promises secretly while maintaining those promises in public. This plan can benefit me and Mavis at the same time. It's selfish to others...actually, it's mostly focused on me. I know Mavis will hate this idea but I have to do it. For her safety. She has no idea the danger she is in. It's my fault for dragging her into my world...into this sick game. It's my fault...my problem and I will find a way to fix it.

Mavis, this is for your own good...please forgive me in the near future.

"Invel..." I dialed his number and called him.

"Yes, Your Highness?" He answered from the other line.

"Where are you at the moment?"

"Here outside of Mavis' house. No suspicious activities happened yet." He reported. I assigned Invel to watch over Mavis 24/7. Wherever she goes, he must follow. No, he did not follow her to the women's comfort room.

"Is Natsu or Lucy in the household?"

"Yes. Those two don't have any plans today."

"That's good to hear. I need you to run me some errands..." I scrolled down the the online shop I had logged into.

"What is it that you want me to do, Your Highness?" Invel asked. One item caught my attention. This was perfect for the agreement.

"Get me my lawyers. I need a legal marriage contract." There's a reason why I'm doing this. There was a no response on the other line. I waited for an answer but nothing came out.

"Invel?" I heard him cough on the other line.

"Yes, of course Your Highness. Will that be all?"

"Yes. Report back once finished."

"Yes, Your Highness." Invel hung up. With one click, the item was purchased. It will be delivered soon.

This was unfair on Mavis' part but...I'm not only doing this out of desperation...but also for LOVE. Soon...she will be officially mine.

Do you believe in magic? This world isn't what it seems to be. Darkness lurks everywhere. And I, happen to be one of them. Where I lurk, bad things...bad people...bad situations happen.

To me...

To the people around me...

And to Mavis...

I do wonder what her reaction will be when she finds out that soon, she will be married to me,

Zeref Dragneel, the GOD OF SEX.

These people...no, I don't even call them people. These DEMONS are my servants...my people...my experiments...my creations. These mindless...soulless...reckless creature, who have turned their backs on me are my enemies. They have a motive to do harm. But it's not me who they are after. Just like a game, to take down the Kingdom, you must aim for the Queen. There was nothing I could do at that time. Everything has a reason...mine and their existence here...on Earth. We both wanted the same thing...the Queen.

And that Queen happens to be...my Wifey.