Chapter 77
Daisy
Instead ofughing at his humor, I grab his face and stare into his shocked, blinking eyes. “Daisy?” he
asks, beyond confused when tears form in my eyes.
“So you remember everything?” I ask. “What about the other Xavier? Do you have your past life’s
memories too?”
“Yes, and yes,” his smile is devilish. “I remember Serena and the magical realm, but I also remember
you and the hell you’ve put me through.”
“H-hell?” I sob, which causes Xavier’s face to soften.
“Oh shit, you’ve been through a lot. I won’t tease you,” he hugs my face to his chest with his wings and
arms still wrapped around me to form a cocoon.
I sniff experimentally. “I was afraid merging would make you forget everything for a third time…”
“Never,” his growl is gentle, rumbling through his chest and causing vibrations to resonate through me.
“It was exhausting not to remember you…well, a part of me did, but my vampire self wasn’t listening…I
was an idiot…gosh… it’s so confusing when we are the same person now.”
A softugh leaves my lips. “You’re not going to have an identity crisis, are you?”
Shut up and let me love you…”
He cuts me off with a sudden, gentle kiss that wipes away my worries. I can feel his hand tracing the
length of my back as if memorizing every crevice and dip of my skin. His lips move down from mine to
my neck, nuzzling the crook of it, causing a jolt of desire to rush through me.
“Yes,” I murmur against his skin as his sharp fangs graze my neck, triggering another wave of pleasure
that makes me arch against him. His quiet chuckle sends shivers down my spine.
“I thought you might like that,” he says, his voice deep and rumbly as he continues to explore my neck
with his mouth. But then he pauses to ask, “Can I mark you?”
“Yes,” I don’t have to think twice about it. “But only if I can mark you, too.”
Hisughter rumbles against my skin. “That’s a deal,” he agrees, his breath hitting my neck and
causing goosebumps to dance over my skin.
It makes me rx. I’m not even bothered by his demonic appearance and lean back to grant him
ess to my neck.
With a low growl, Xavier gently bites into my skin. The sharp sting is quickly followed by warmth
flooding my veins. I gasp out in pleasure as the mark forms, gripping him for support. His body atop
mine feels heavy andforting, his rhythmic breathing grounding me to the here and now.
After what feels like an eternity, he pulls back, wiping drops of blood from his lower lip with the back of
his hand. He looks at me with an expression of intense satisfaction and traces the mark he made on
my neck.
“My Turn?” I ask, looking up at him.
He grins before rolling onto his back, his wings retracting into his back while his face remains the same.
There are still veins underneath his eyes, but I’m not afraid. I straddle him and bend down to bite his
neck.
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He stiffens beneath me, a low growl reverberating in his chest as he grips my hips. The growl is more
of pleasure than difort, and it sends a spark of eagerness through me. I can taste the metallic tang
of his blood on my lips, and it fills me with an inexplicable warmth.
Our bond will soon no longer be broken.
I pull back. licking my lips. He watches me with darkened eyes and a satisfied smirk ying on his lips.
“That felt.” He trails off, not able to find the words as the mate bond hits him. I’ve always been able to
feel mine since 1 never rejected him, but this is the first time since the flight he is able to feel it again.
His odd-colored eyes dte, and he takes a deep, shuddering breath.
“Incredible?” I suggest with a mischievous glint in my eyes.
“Yes,” he whispers, clearly awed. “I…I can feel you. In here. He ces a hand over his heart, and I
mirror the action. The connection between us feels so strong that it’s almost as if I can reach out and
touch it.
“We’re bound, Xavier,” I say, not able to contain the joy in my voice. “Truly bound. Nothing can break
the band now. You’re finally my Alpha.”
He growls and pulls me in for a hug, muttering, “I was always your Alpha,” above my head.
“But now it’splete, right?” I ask, nestling further into his embrace. His chest rumbles with a chuckle
as he tightens his arms around me.
“I suppose it is,” he concedes, but there’s a note of happiness in his voice. He tilts my chin up to look at
him, his mismatched eyes sparkling with joy. “I’m sorry for everything that happened before.”
I shake my head and press a finger against his lips to silence him “We don’t need to dwell on the past
anymore, Xavier. We can just…live.”
He exhales a deep breath, his eyes softening even more as he cuddles with me. “I know we need to
figure out a way to get rid of my father, but for now, I just want to enjoy holding you,” he murmurs.
“Tomorrow, we can find this water werewolf. Together.”
Together.
My heart swells hearing that word. Finally, I’m no longer alone. It’s such a relief because even if Yato,
Caleb, and L are capable thinkers, Xavier is just…different. He feels smarter and more responsible.
With his help. I’m sure we can find a solution to our Lucian problem.
I snuggle closer to my tribrid lover, and once Xavier notices me shuddering, he wraps his leather-d
wings around me once more while his tail reaches for the nket.
With only a flick of his tail, the nket rises and soon covers us, creating a cocoon of warmth. I can’t
help but giggle as he wraps his wings around me further, forming a protective barrier against the world.
His chest vibrates with mirth against my cheek, and my heart flutters at the intimate gesture.
“I like the new purring sound you make,” I mumble.
His voice is a low rumble when he speaks. “You like that?” he asks, sounding genuinely amused. I nod
silently, pressing myself deeper into his embrace.
“I think it’s sweet,” I confess, closing my eyes to enjoy my nest. The gentle rhythm of his breathing lulls
me into aforting and peaceful slumber.
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In the morning, the room is still dark thanks to the eternal darkness, but I notice…changes. Xavier is
still holding me, but there are pillows around the bed, and a nket is hanging from the ceiling to form
a tent.
I blink in surprise. “Umm….Xavier?”
“Mmm”
“What is all of this?”
He is silent for a while, and I almost think he won’t answer before he grumpily replies, “Demons and
werewolves have nesting habits, okay?”
Iugh softly at his grumbled confession, my heart aching with affection. “I think it’s adorable,” I assure
him. His rumble of disapproval sends vibrations through me but he doesn’t loosen his hold. If anything,
he draws me closer into his warm chest, his wings shifting a little.
“You’re enjoying this too much.” heins lightly.
I giggle, nestling deeper into him and the makeshift nest around us. “Maybe I am, but can you me
me? You’re so…” I trail off, not finding the right word.
“Alpha-like?” He suggests in a hopeful tone.
“No,” I respond with a chuckle, “But this is all very sweet! The baby and I feel safe.”
Xavier purrs in response to that, and secondster, I feel his hand over the pregnant swell of my belly.
This sweet, sweet man.
His touch is as gentle as a whisper, full of awe and love. Before I can say anything, he’s murmuring in a
low voice that is soothing. “That’s my pup in there. Our pup.”
I stay quiet, watching him talk to our baby with such affection that tears prickle at the corners of my
eyes.
He looks up at me then, his mismatched eyes soft and vulnerable. “Is it too early to start thinking about
names?”
I shake my head, reaching out to stroke his cheek. “It’s never too early.”
He shes me a grin that’s designed to make any woman fall head-over-heels in love with him before
he leans in to press gentle kiss on my forehead. “Good, because I’ve got a few choices already…”
ut this.
Bemused, 1 tilt my head and look at him. “Already? You’ve had like five minutes to think about
“And that’s all the time I need,” he says.
His confidence makes meugh, the sound bubbling up from my chest and filling the cozy tent he has
built. He grins, too, at my response, fingers tracing gentle patterns on my belly as he continues to
shower our unborn child with affection.
“Well then, oh wise one, do share these names you’ve thought of I tease him, tugging lightly at his
ck hair, which is disheveled due to our snuggling.
His tail reaches for the bedside table, picking up a small, crumpled piece of paper. Handing it to me, heProperty of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
says with an air of mock seriousness, “I present to you the list of potential names for our offspring.
Treat it with the respect it deserves.”
Taking the crumpled paper from him, I carefully unfold it. The paper is old and worn from being folded
and unfolded
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numerous times, a testament to how long he has carried it. I feel a pang of warmth in my heart as I
realize that he has been thinking about this for longer than just five minutes.
But..once I see the list, I understand that isn’t true.
Clearing my throat, I begin to read out loud, “Xavier Jr… Xavier … My eyebrows raise at the names
and when I look at him, he’s watching me with an amused grin. “You want to name our child after you?”
“Yes, and don’t forget Xavier IV for the second one.” He retorts, his eyes mischievously twinkling.
“I see you’ve got it all nned out.” I say, rolling my eyes yfully. “I think we should also consider
some other names.” Real
names.
Xavier feigns a look of shock. “What! You mean you aren’tpletely won over by the charm and
grandeur of “Xavier Jr? Unbelievable!”
1 giggle at his melodramatic response and hug him. “How about we think about a name together?” I
ask while stroking him underneath his chin.
His wings flutter slightly at my touch. “Together, hmm?” he murmurs. His eyes are closed, his smile soft
and tender. “I suppose I could stand to share that honor with you.”
THE
I chuckle softly, about to kiss his chest, when there is a loud knock on our door. My breathing stops and
Xavier res at the door with fiery eyes.
“You better have a good reason to disturb us,” he growls, his wings wrapping tighter around me as if to
keep me safe from whoever interrupted us.
There’s a pause, followed by a timid voice from outside our room and nest. “Xavier?” It’s Christian. “L…
I didn’t think you would wake up after the merge…”
“Well, maybe you don’t know everything.” Xavier mutters before a sigh leaves his lips. He doesn’t look
one bit interested in leaving the room, but I know we have to.
“Give us five minutes, and we will meet you in the kitchen,” I call out, smoothing my hand over Xavier’s
chest in a soothing manner. His growl subsides, and he pulls back from me slightly, looking into my
eyes with an oddly vulnerable expression.
“Do we have to go?” he asks, his wings drooping slightly at the prospect
“Sadly, yes.”
Even if I don’t want to….
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