From Last Chapter

"Abel, it was I who ordered the death of your beloved swordsman." Cain said as he looked at his brother. "I couldn't bear to see you with him." Abel's eyes widened and welled up with tears. Cain didn't kill Hugue directly but he gave the command to the execution. For some unknown reason, Abel wasn't angry with his brother. Yes he was appalled at the idea that his swordsman was taken from him but he had to be rational. He loved Hugue but he was a mortal. He was destined to die one day. But couldn't Cain handle it better? Yes.

"I…forgive you." Abel whispered as he allowed his tears to fall and to be kissed away by his older brother. "Although… it will take time."

"Time, little brother," Cain whispered as he leaned in, their lips almost touching. "Is all we have…" With that they kissed again and allowed themselves to be embraced in each other and blessed silence.

Chapter 4: Proposal, Surrender and Sacrafice

After some time of kissing and talking, Abel looked at the slumbering form of his older brother. He had a lot to think about and for some reason; he could not blame Cain for ordering the end of Hugue's life. He did realize that although he loved the swordsman, he was still mortal. He would have lost Hugue sooner. In a way, Cain did him a mercy. He smiled down at the man and played with a lock of golden blond hair. His brother looked like an angel in his sleep. Out of them all, Cain had been gentle. But when he had 'lost his life' Cain's more possessive nature came to the surface as well as his instincts as a natural born leader. The only thing that had never changed was his love for Abel. Abel was the only one who could reason with him. Now that he thought about it, Abel was the only one who Cain would listen to and his insight would be considered. Abel sighed as he laid down next to his intended mate, resting his head over Cain's heart, listening to his heartbeat. He was about to be lulled to sleep by the steady beat of Cain's heart when a ringing beep roused him. He went to reach out for Cain's communicator when a hand grabbed his, stilling his movements. He looked up and was met with a sleepy but amused sky blue gaze.

"Don't answer that." The soft deep voice ordered gently. Abel smiled at him then settled back down. Cain stroked Abel's hair, easing him back to sleep. Once he was certain that his beloved would not rise from the depths of dreams, Cain flipped open the communicator and hissed lightly at the image.

"Seire," Issak greeted. "I have tried to reach you…"

"Do not give me your lies Magus," Cain ordered firmly. "They do not work with one such as I."

"Seire forgive me." Issak said with a fierce blush. "I wish to know if you were well…"

"I don't give a damn what you wish." Cain snarled. "I am the leader, not you. You forget your place."

"Sir I…"

"Cease your babbling you incompetent fool." Cain hissed. "I do not wish to be bothered by you. I will be indisposed until further notice. Is that clear?" Issak looked at the image of his Seire in disbelief. He didn't notice that Radu and Dmitri had come up behind him and were naked. They had woken up and discovered that Issak was not with them. They looked up at the image of their Seire and blushed a bit. Cain creased an eyebrow in disgust.

"So you were just trying to cover your own ass Magus." Cain growled. "Well here is my wish; you and your whores are to leave my domain at once. I have found someone more competent to your duties. I should have dismissed you a long time ago."

"But the only way you could get rid of me is…" Issak began as his eyes widened in realization. "is…when you find...your mate!"

"And I have." Cain said coolly. "And your presences are not required. You have defiled my home long enough. Leave quietly or upon our return I will destroy you."

"Seire, if it is your will."

"It is." Cain said. "That will be all." With that he closed the connection and set it to silent. He didn't want his beloved to be disturbed. Heaven and Hell be damned if Abel was upset in anyway. He froze when he heard a soft moan and he felt Abel move a bit. Cain held him and rested. He looked down and smiled when crystal blue eyes looked up at him.

"What was all that about?" Abel asked as he settled into Cain's embrace. Cain looked at his intended and smiled.

"How much have you heard?"

"Oh…hmmm…how about all of it." Abel said with a cheeky smile that made his older brother chuckle. Cain held him and kissed him lightly.

"Abel there is something I need to ask you." Cain began nervously. Abel looked at him and smiled in encouragement. Cain took a breath and then showed him a beautiful platinum ring with their birthstones entwined, ruby and garnet. Abel's eyes widened as Cain showed him the ring. Cain came closer, their lips an inch away from touching. "Abel, I'm not the purest, my hands are blood stained…"

"Cain, are you asking me to marry you?" Abel asked with a blush. Cain smiled and nodded.

"Yes I am." Cain said. "Abel, I know it's sudden and you're still with the Vatican and I'm still Seire of the Orden. I want you with me."

"I can't follow the laws of the Orden." Abel said with fervor. Cain nodded and rose from the bed and to Abel's surprise, went down to one knee.

"I…Cain Nightlord, offer myself in surrender to Father Abel Nightroad/Nightlord of the Vatican and I pledge my alliance."

"Cain…" Abel began as he looked at the figure of his elder. Cain was willing to surrender and work with them! With a smile he sighed and looked at the Seire.

"And I, Father Abel Nightroad/Nightlord, accept your surrender, your alliance and your proposal." With that Cain rose to his feet and slipped the ring onto Abel's finger and was happy that it was a perfect fit!He pulled the silver haired beauty into his arms and they kissed passionately. Abel moaned as he felt the kiss deepen and they fell back onto the satin sheets. Hell, if he had to sacrifice his priesthood to be happy, then so be it! I'm sure God will forgive me. Abel thought as Cain straddled him and stole his lips for another deep kiss. Yes, Abel thought as he responded to his fiancé's ministrations. I know that I will be forgiven…

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