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Chapter 21

Jason soon returns as the sound of the front door opening can be heard as he steps into the house, closing the door behind him.

He approaches me and slowly picks me up, holding me against him in an apologetic manner.

"It's alright, Jason…you didn't know that would happen…"

He shakes his head no as he sits on the couch, holding me on his lap.

His deep voice rumbles through my ears.

"I had a feeling something was wrong. I should not have left in the first place. This house isn't safe anymore. We need to move to a new house, or whatever we can find."

"…it will be safe after tomorrow…since no one will bother us…"

"You don't know that for sure." He says with an angry tone, obviously having trust issues with people. I don't blame him though…

"I will make sure it happens…"

I slowly take his gloved hand in mine in an attempt to keep him calm, the thought of tomorrow seeming to make him nervous and uneasy.

Feeling an odd moisture on my hand, I slowly draw it back, spotting a dark red fluid smeared on my skin.

Jason's gloved hand lifts up as he looks at the source, blood from the man soaked into his glove. He seems to grin at this as if he enjoys the feeling of blood on his fingers, I wouldn't be surprised if he does enjoy it.

Slowly I rise off his lap, only to be pulled back down as I land with a small thud on his lap, forcing me to giggle at his actions.

"Why do you want me to stay? I have to clean my hand, you got your victim-juice on me." I say, giggling in my words.

Slowly he takes my hand and wipes it on his jacket, he then looks up at me as if saying 'there, clean now.'

"That works too…" I giggle.

He seems to smirk at my response.

"We need to get some sleep…we have to go in tomorrow…"

A low growl escapes his throat for only a moment as his eyes redirect away from mine.

"I'm sorry, Jason…but I know the aftermath will be worth it…and you know that…"

His eyes remain locked away from mine, but they slowly lock back onto my gaze. Slowly he nods and holds onto me as he rises to his feet and carries me up the stairs.

He pushes the bedroom door open as he walks into the room, shutting the light off, leaving the room pitch black as the door can be heard closing.

I feel Jason's chest move away from me as I feel a familiar fluffy bed touch my back as I feel his arms pull out from under me. Only the sound of rustling clothing can be heard as I stare into the blank darkness, slowly I grab the blanket and pull it over me.

Feeling a familiar weight on the opposite side of the bed from me, next to me, I feel a familiar pair of arms wrap around my figure as I am softly pulled against a familiar shirt-covered chest, his jacket and gloves removed.

His warmth consumes me as if it was a blazing fire of a comfortable, sleep-inducing flame.

His hand lands in my hair as his fingers run through it slowly, assisting a huge deal in helping put me to sleep, as well as the warmth.

Slowly I allow sleep to consume me, feeling completely at peace in his arms.

Jason's POV

Lying on the familiar (and no doubtingly the most comfortable thing I've ever slept on) bed, I rest with Aliss in my arms.

I watch as her eyes remain closed, her small hands gently gripping my torn and tattered shirt as if it was a soft teddy bear.

Her breathing relaxed, she must have fallen asleep.

Never in my life have I ever felt such happiness since I met her…

Looking down at her beautiful form against mine, my eyes adapted to the darkness due to so many nights throughout the years I have been alive. I can practically almost see every feature of her beautiful face in the complete darkness.

Slowly I continue to run my fingers through her soft, long black strands of hair.

To be honest…I really don't trust this idea of getting tested on…but if it is in exchange for her safety, then I will do all I can to ensure it. I won't lose her easily, even though I have been close a few times…

A few times I will never forget and continue to learn from in order to improve my ability to protect her.

And only her.

…but what if her time comes…if it's true that my body's ability to age has come to a halt…then will I live to see the day she dies…?

Suddenly I realize my arms have tightened around her instinctively at the previous thought, slowly I release my tight hold on her and resume my gentle hold on her.

Fear may not be a familiar feeling of mine…but that thought terrifies me.

The thought of being alone.

Again.

Forever.

I'm positive I will shut down the day that comes…I have never felt so alive like I do now.

So many strange emotions I get when I'm around her…

"Jason, my son. Please redirect your thoughts, she is young, she has many, many days and years until that time comes. You don't have to worry about that now."

'But what if she gets killed by an intruder? A policeman? What will I do then? She is everything to me. I'm not prepared to lose another person so close to me…the thought terrifies me…'

"I will do everything in my power to protect her from those elements, Jason. Don't worry about that happening. As long as you protect her in the world of the living, I will protect her in the spiritual world and as much as I can in the living. The possibility of her losing her life while under your protection is slim to none."

'…there is still a chance for her to get killed under my protection…'

"You will do everything you can to prevent that, am I correct?"

'Yes, of course…'

"If you are determined enough that she will be safe from harm under your protection, then she will be. She is a very strong young lady though, Jason. It is no surprise if in some situations she can protect herself from harm."

Slowly I watch her as she sleeps soundly against me.

'She is so beautiful, mother…'

"I know, Jason, she is. She is a beautiful young woman who is in love with my handsome, special little boy."

I find myself smiling under my mask.

Throughout the night, I find myself unable to sleep for longer than an hour or so at a time, as the sun begins to rise beyond the horizon.

Having her in my arms…I feel so happy.

She is my perfect, beautiful little angel.