I was falling asleep next to Penryn, a few hours after she did. Rain, thunder and lightning still flickered across the sky. I fell asleep next to her, with my forehead rested against hers and my dark hair mixed with hers. Taking a deep breath, I drifted off.
PENRYN- I stirred awake quietly, Raffe's warm touch was against my forehead. Something icey cold and was sticky wrapped around my ankle.
Through my jeans and boots, I felt a sharp, cold, pain shooting up my leg. Something yanked at me, gasped I kicked when I saw a black hand with long sharp claws. I knew this was a Hellion, wake up! Wake up, Penryn! I yelled in my head and prayed this was just a dream. I prayed I would wake up to find Raffe holding me tightly to his chest.
I didn't. I reached for PookyBear, but found myself grabbing at air. Dammit, I left her downstairs.
Raffe woke up with a growl and quickly registered what was happening. I only saw him lunge at the Hellion. I closed my eyes, but I heard the ripping sound of muscle, then a high pitched screech.
A few moments later, Raffe gently touched my shoulder, "I'm sorry, Penryn" he whispered. Pressing a kiss to my temple, he began to examine my leg.
I finally opened my eyes, Raffe had a cut along his cheek, reacting out. He stopped me "I'm fine Penryn. I'll heal fast. Don't worry" he reassured me. I dropped my hand and looked at the damage to my leg. "It's not broken, and it isn't too deep. But it probably looks worse that it will feel… hopefully." I sighed and crawled over to him.
"Raffe, don't blame yourself. Okay?" I said softly, Raffe lowed his head. "What am I supposed to do? I promised I would protect you and I can't even do that." It was obvious he was holding back his growls of rage. I softly pushed away the soft dark hair hanging in front of his forehead and pressed my lips to his un-scratched cheek.
Raffe relaxed at my touch, "don't blame yourself. Please. You did protect me" I whispered in his ear and pressed another kiss to his cheek.
He sighed loudly and wrapped an arm around me, "get some rest, okay" he mumbled.
I arched a brow, "Raffe?" I asked, "yes?" he didn't look at me. "Are you purposely keeping at arm's length?" I asked. "Just get some sleep okay, we'll talk in the morning" he said.
RAFFE- I hated the fact I was keeping her at arm's length. I wasn't sure if the daughter of man I was in love with, was even a daughter of man.
She sighed "I better go check on Paige, make sure she's okay" she said and got up. I pursed my lips, I didn't want her to leave and I didn't want her walking just yet but I knew she would get pissed at me for acting so two-sided.
I nodded slowly, "yeah… good idea. Just make sure to come back here, okay?" I said softly. Penryn ran a hand through my dark hair, "no problem" she said hesitantly. I heard her soft footsteps walk away and eventually go down the stairs.
I slammed my fist into the bed mattress. What was I doing? Penryn was the same girl I fell in love with. If she was half-angel it wouldn't-shouldn't change anything. I love her for who she is. Not what she is.
PENRYN- I sighed, I felt my leg stinging but I ignored it. It stung more that Raffe was keeping me far away.
Going over to Paige's room, I quietly opened the door. My father was sitting away, looking at Paige. "Penryn?" he whispered, I nodded "I was just checking on Paige" I whispered quickly and began walking away
. My father quickly stood and followed me, "Penryn let me please explain." He pleaded.
I sighed and weighed my options, glancing at the ceiling. I thought of Raffe then made my choice. "Five minutes" I said.
He smiled and we walked over to the couch. "I met Mari when she was here for something. She was an angel, you have her eyes. We met over admiring architecture, she knew the risks but we got together. We had you… She told me what you would end up like, how Raphael would come to kill you one day. I couldn't accept it, but she gave birth and gave me you. I kept you inside, and no one knew. You were literally a demon child. But when you turned six, you "tamed" out. I had been seeing Paige's mother, for a few years. We got married. Mari loved you, it broke her heart to leave you."
He said, I sighed "why'd you never tell me?" I asked. He pursed his lips, "I never knew how to tell you… I had always hoped you would never need to know" he said quietly. He glanced at me, "what happened to your leg?" his eyes widened. I bit my lip "um…. Hellions got to me" I mumbled. He gave me a stunned expression, "Mari warned me this could happen"- I shook my head.
"Being Nephilium isn't the main reason" I said. My father gave me a confused look, "I should go to bed…" I said and began to stand. "It's him isn't it?" he growled slightly. I kept quiet and went back upstairs.
Quietly stepping back inside of Raffe's room, he was still awake. "That took long" he mumbled, "yeah, sorry… my dad and I started talking" I said softly. Raffe sighed "come here" he motioned to the spot next to him. I bit my lip and hesitantly walked over.
RAFFE- I knew she was being hesitant, she eventually crawled next to me. I softly ran my hand down her jaw, "I'm sorry, I don't know why I was acting like a jerk… I know nothing has changed about you… I'm sorry" I said softly.
Penryn, didn't say anything for a few moments, "you're lucky you're cute" she rolled her eyes. I chuckled and kissed her forehead. "I love you" I chuckled softly.
She smirked and cuddled up to the crook of my neck. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her tightly, I noticed for the first time, that she fit perfectly next to me. Every curve, every nook, I felt complete with her. Penryn snuggled deeper toward me, I smiled to myself and shielded us with my wing.
Penryn laughed softly, "what is it with you and that wing?" she asked. I shrugged, "I don't know, but get some sleep, love. I'll be here in the morning." I said against her forehead, Penryn sighed softly, "alright, night Raffe" she said softly. "Goodnight Penryn" I kissed the top of her head and waited for sleep to take me.