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M Note:
I think this is awesome. I had not expected other people to ship too this but hello. Welcome.
He hasn't the faintest idea why he actually agreed to come here tonight.
But Davina looks absolutely stunning in her elegantly timeless black dress and he sees a couple of his colleagues near the hallway.
Folks that he actually somewhat likes and can more importantly, tolerate.
This is a charity event that is gathering money for poor schools across the country or something.
He hadn't really been paying attention to her when Davina said she was planning on donating her Ferrari.
He had been playing Wii golf against Freya because she had decided to visit and he thinks he has never lost in a match so hard in his life.
Thinking that there is a first time for everything. Being ok with that because he is happy here.
But back to the point.
It was a gift.
Nothing stops her from doing whatever she pleases with it. As far as he is concerned helping out with this cause is a good use of their money.
He has more than enough to last him several lifetimes. Then again all of his kids do. They made a good use of their immortality at least in that aspect.
Time on the other hand. Not so much.
Still, here they are.
Dressed up in fancy clothes they will never touch again after this soiree, this night ends.
Trying and for the most part succeeding to seamlessly integrate themselves into the community.
With any luck as soon as possible but are smart enough to keep an opening so they may leave and be forgotten just as quickly when the time comes.
"I see some of my friends. I will be back in a couple of minutes so don't eat anyone and try to enjoy yourself."
"Behave yourself, my love and I make it up to you, trust me." She licks her lips. Looking up at him.
Knowing exactly what she is doing and he smiles down at her slightly. He loves her. That, he knows well.
"You drive a hard bargain-" Before he can finish speaking she pushes him against a wall and uses her magic to make a commotion. A simple disturbance.
Making a chandelier almost hit some people as it fell to the floor near the main hall but she knows what she is doing. Always.
No one will be injured. She only needs a moment. Mikael kisses her. Grabbing the back of her head.
Bringing her closer to him as his thumb brushes against her ear. Then the world catches up with them.
People are absolutely panicked.
Calling for retribution, restitution, truly unnecessary medical attention and an apology.
"You have seen nothing yet." She says this as if it's a promise but he is questioning whether he heard right.
"My little witch, I would not be so sure but I will give you this Only you manage to be someone capable of surprising me time and time again."
Mikael backs her up with his body. Then stops a waiter on his way back into the main hall. Grabs two glasses.
One of white wine and the other champagne then tells him to disappear because others await but Davina thanks them before he gets too far.
"I'd like to keep it that way." She says this while ignoring the interruption and takes out her phone to look at the time.
If she does not hurry more people will gather around the table and she will miss her window.
Mikael is aware that she low-key needs give the cups a once-over because she still cannot for the life of her remember what a water goblet looks like.
No matter how many times she has seen on. He thinks her adorable.
"Run along then little witch." He kissed her and she bit his lip hard enough to draw blood.
He thinks she might love him too.
.
"How the hell did you land a bombshell like that? You struck gold there. Is she younger or about your children's age."
Mikael looks at George and he is about to reply but he gets cut off before even beginning when they both also spot Malcolm in the crowd.
Before his fellow clasps him on the shoulder and joins the conversation because he has heard enough to know what's going on.
"Wait. Let me guess, she needed a way to pay for college or university but was dirt-broke and was too lazy to find herself an honest job. Looking like that holy hell, I don't blame either of you."
Malvern laughs and Mikael joins along. Not really sure what is supposed to be be so funny here but not willing to show it.
"Right. Well, hear me out. This is what happened. Months later she found a daddy in you because you were an usual client, now she happens to stick around for all the-"
"I threw her off a 16 story building." Mikael sips some champagne after speaking. Effectively shutting down the idiot Malvern's theory.
He wants to go back to work because he wants no distractions tomorrow.
If the host does not hurry. Make an appearance in the next ten seconds he is going to ditch the party and take Davina against the hood of his Model S.
That car is a thing of beauty and now he has the perfect partner to match. Only if she'd oblige him.
Everything goes deathly quiet for a moment as everyone seems to ponder the words but George laughs and the guys join in while Malcolm spoke after eating something repulsive looking.
"For a minute there, I thought you were serious."
"So did I." Mikael looks a little too smug. Like the world is his and his alone to enjoy. With a girl like the one he's got they do not hold it against him.
They have had this conversation over a hundred times, no one ever believes in his response.
He knows that he could compel them to shut up, go away or come up with a new topic of conversation but he finds this amusing.
Flattering in a way.
They may not be the most desirable of people to be around on a day like today but he has built a life here with his little witch. One he wants to keep intact.
Sure they will have to move in a couple of years because people will start to notice if they stay longer than necessary.
For now, however.
Everything is good.
.
.
.
"Play nice Davina." Mikael doesn't look at her because he's toying with his phone probably on some sports app or is busy texting Rebekah.
"Okay, daddy." Davina looks at him with a deceptively innocent nonchalance to her demeanor.
And some random guy to their left actually starts to choke on his second glass of cognac. Because what the fuck. He got all hot and this is second hand work.
They ignore him and tiny spectacle.
He knows she is well aware of the fact that every time he meets up with the guys she is the first topic of their conversations.
It's impossible for them not to bring her up. Apparently.
And these people are no strangers to having young, pretty. Naive yet hungry things on the side.
Not actually at home but they have a couple of things wrong here.
She is no trophy. Odin knows. And yet she has shed blood, sweat and tears to get where she is now.
"As deliciously inviting. Sinfully fun of an idea you are giving me. My dearest temptress, you need to stop."
"Be patient for now at least. We are drawing too much attention as is.."
Davina grabs his hands in hers. Rolling her eyes but leaning in to give him an eskimo kiss.
She cannot take this much longer. She needs him like he does her. Plus she already got what she wanted.
"We are done here. You have thirty seconds to meet me in the car."
"Where did you park exactly?" Mikael does not look up from his phone for a second then shoves it onto her hand. She has got a purse and is bound to make this interesting. Always makes him such a needy wreck.
"Figure it out, I'm the prey tonight."