EPISODE 5
Draven’s phone buzzed sharply on his desk.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*glanced at it and saw Emily’s name, brow furrowed when he read the message*
“Miss Althea asked to see you.”
Without another thought, he grabbed his coat and left the office. The drive home was short but every second felt like an eternity.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*enters the living room*
When he arrived, he found Emily waiting in the living room.
Emily (FL maid)
*raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised at his rush*
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
She really asked for me? *voice sharp, but there was a spark of excitement in his tone*
Emily (FL maid)
*Nodded with a smile* Yes, Sir
Emily (FL maid)
But she was feeling dizzy earlier so she is taking a rest now
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*eyes widen* Did she starve herself again?
Emily (FL maid)
*shakes head* today she ate her breakfast
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*sighs out of relief*
Draven didn’t wait. He strode toward her room, but as he approached the door, he hesitated, pacing back and forth.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
Should I disturb her? Or let her rest a little longer?
He paced back and forth for a moment, the sound of his shoes echoing softly in the hallway. His instincts won over caution; he had to see her.
Finally, he pushed the door open.
Althea was sleeping, delicate and serene, the second time he had ever seen her rest so peacefully.
But then he heard it — a soft, distressed murmur, words barely audible
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
Don’t… don’t…
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*chest tightened* A nightmare?
Moving quickly yet gently, he crossed to her side and lifted her into his arms. Her small shivers ceased immediately as he held her close.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*whispered, low and soothing* It’s okay, Althea… I’m here. None will hurt you.
The tension in the room softened as her breathing steadied, and soon, they were both dozing lightly, her head resting on his chest, his arms wrapped protectively around her.
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
*wakes up finding herself in his arms*
Warmth bloomed in her chest, and her hand instinctively reached up to caress his face.
I… I slept well in your arms *murmured softly*
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*opens eyes, smirking* really?
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
*surprised* pretending to be asleep?
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
I just merely closed my eyes *shrugs shoulders*
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*Propped himself slightly on one elbow, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face* By the way are you feeling any better? I heard you were dizzy earlier.
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
*lips curved into a faint,* I'm fine now
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
*shifts slightly, leaning into him, curling like a child seeking comfort*
The first time since he had known her, she allowed herself to act completely spoiled in his presence.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*Studies her, his teasing smile faltering into genuine curiosity* What… what’s gotten into you, Althea? You’re letting me get this close, and I’ve never seen you like this before.
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
*glanced up at him, eyes twinkling with a soft defiance* Maybe… I’m tired of hating you.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*brow shot up, a mixture of amusement, disbelief, and possessiveness crossing his face* Tired of hating me?
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
(You are provoking me my Althea , how am I supposed to stay away from you in the future?)
Althea Lune/Kaelthorn (FL)
*gives a small shrug, leaning back against his chest, her voice soft but playful* Maybe I just… don’t want to fight with you anymore. Not like this.
Draven Kaelthorn/K (ML)
*felt a surge of something he hadn’t dared hope for*
The first flicker of trust, of warmth, from her
And he knew, in that moment, that things between them were about to change forever.
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