Chapter 10 ∣  My Vow

-Lucca

At this point, any news is good news. Understanding that if Evie doesn't use her blood magic, she has a chance at surviving this pregnancy. Not only do I have to worry about her, but I'm in a constant state of apprehension about the fate of Locaine and Annika. What if we've been away too long? What if the hunters manage to come after the coven and annihilate them...I know that can't possibly be true, as I haven't felt any disconnection with any of them.

Except for Killian.

Killian's existence flickers in and out, making me wonder exactly what he's doing. Hopefully, he isn't getting in over his head and protecting the rest of the coven with Michael and Kato.

"I'm sorry we have to take the long way," Evie whispers, sitting comfortably on my lap sideways, cuddling up under a warm blanket and against my chest.

Glancing away from the horizon and down at my angel, I smile and state, "That is not your fault. It isn't expected of you to take on the world by yourself. That's what I'm here for."

"I'm still mad at you for not telling me the truth," her cute face turns into a playful anger toward me.

If I had told you prior to leaving and crossing the large expanse of water...

...who knows if we would have made it. We very well could have easily been cast into the water.

"I'm sorry angel, but you know I always have my reasons," I place my lips gently against her forehead, lingering for a moment and enjoying being close to her. Yes, there is plenty of vexation around us, but at this moment, I can just relax for a second and enjoy being with my one true love and beloved. I can't imagine a life without her in it...

"We should be arriving in another hour or so," Erebus speaks, walking around the center seating and asking, "It's rather cold out, do the two of you want to head down below and stay warm?"

Just for good measure, Evie shivers against me, her eyes looking up at me longingly, the spark igniting within her.

My eyes lift from hers and meet with Erebus' before asking, "Isabella and you?"

I can feel Evie digging her nails into my chest at my sudden concern for the two vampires who are taking us back home on their luxurious yacht.

I'm being polite.

Really...now's the time you're choosing to be polite?

"We'll be just fine," Erebus nods, Isabella standing from her chair and walking toward the helm. I hadn't thought about how they must have adjusted to the severity of this weather; the extreme cold is nothing we have dealt with in the past. Erebus then notes "Besides, we can tell the two of you are in desperate need of some alone time without the uncertainty of being attacked at any second."

See, he's totally fine with us banging...

Evicka!

She's showing no signs of releasing her nails from my chest, in fact, she's piercing them harder at my words.

"Uh," I'm at a loss for words.

Isabella smiles and states, "We're fine, trust me, it's nice being able to provide a safe place for the two of you. It seems like you've gone through enough."

It finally hits me and what they are getting at...

This might be the last time Evie and I will be together if the worst is to happen...

No.

I ignore the burning sensation within the bridge of my nose, fighting back any tears that surface. Nodding, I lift Evie, keeping her as close as possible to me, never wanting to let her go. The blanket holds in place as I walk toward the stairs leading down beneath the deck and into the lower passageway.

"Lucca?" Evie questions me with those eyes filled with so much emotion. Her own heartbeat quickens as she notices my sudden change in demeanor, keeping my eyes from gazing down into hers, that is until we reach the cabin that Erebus and Isabella have provided for us on our journey home.

"Did I say something wrong?" Evie's voice is just above a whisper as I shift her to grasp the handle of the door, pushing it inward and stepping into the spacious room. Closing the door behind us with my shoulder, I lean against the metal door, Evie shifting beneath the blanket and furrowing her brows.

I lower my head toward her, resting my chin in between the crook of her neck and shoulder, "No angel, you've never said anything wrong. You've never done anything wrong. You have always done the right thing and protected the ones you hold closest to you..."

After crossing the floor to the bed, I place her down gently on it, her legs hanging over the side. She watches me, kneeling in front of her and wrapping my arms around her waist. I hold onto her, the ever-growing bump between us holds the life of the most powerful being this world will ever see...if they don't kill each other first.

"Lucca? Are you okay?" Evie asks, bringing her fingertips to rest under my chin, lifting my eyes to meet hers.

"Never change," I release my arms around her waist and place my hands on either side of her legs on the bed, lifting myself up.

Evie arches a brow and slightly giggles as she asks, "Oh please don't tell me you are one of those guys that think you are going to hurt the baby while having sex..."

Yup, there's my girl.

"Of course not," I grin at her with a devilish smile, scooting her back to the center of the bed, laying her down as I straddle her thighs. I remove the blanket that keeps us apart, lifting her navy-blue sweater over her head, I place it beside her head, kissing her lips in a deep, passionate kiss.

Evie wraps her arms around my neck, pulling me in closer to her as she nips the tips of her fangs against my lower lip. I part my lips for her, allowing her access for her tongue to explore my mouth and attempt to dominate me...as usual.

Raising her up, I snap the back of her bra, letting it fall and rest above her abdomen. Her arms lift from behind my neck, her hands gliding down the front of my chest before trailing to the hem of my shirt. She grasps the bottom of the crimson long-sleeve shirt, pulling it back up over my abs until she reaches my chest and it won't go any further.

I smirk at her, discarding the remaining portion of the shirt behind me. Her fingertips trace over my chest, her gentle caresses bring a peace over me. Evie's warm lips make sudden contact with my chest, my eyes had closed at her soft touch, but abruptly snap open, gazing down at the most beautiful woman in the entire world.

"Lucca...please...now," Evie pleads me, bringing one of her hands to rest on the side of my face. I took her hand in mine, bringing it to my lips and placing a gentle kiss on the palm of her hand, my lips trailing over her knuckles.

"No angel, not yet," I place her hand down beside her, tossing her bra to the floor, laying her back against the bed covers and resting my weight on my forearms. Our lips make contact again, my left-hand skating against the side of her body, coming to rest on her right breast. Evie moans softly against my lips, my fingers entrapping her taut nipple as I roll it delicately between my thumb and index finger.

Her breathing increases, breaking away from our kiss to lower my mouth to her aching nipple, capturing the hardened bud between my lips. My tongue circles around her nipple, a loud moan rising from her as she arches her body toward me.

My lips trail across her breasts, taking her remaining and unattended nipple into my mouth. The sudden stimulation and warmth overwhelm her.

"Lucca, please!" Evie breathlessly demands, wanting nothing more than to feel me inside her once again.

Pulling away from her and stepping off the bed, I remove my combat boots, quickly removing her own and pulling her pants and underwear away from her in one swift motion. Disposing of my remaining clothing, she has her knees bent, her feet pressing against the covers as she eagerly anticipates my movements.

"My angel..." my words drift off, spreading her legs as I rest the head of my cock against her already soaked folds. Her arousal is bringing me to the edge of any control I have left. She shudders with delight, waiting for me to take her. I lift her legs, wrapping them around my waist as I push forward. Evie's muscles clamp around me, arching her hips up as I thrust my length completely in her.

I groan, the sound of her moans filling the room as I continuously thrust in and out of her hot core. Feeling her walls clench onto my pulsating cock only eggs me on, wanting her to relish in the wave of pleasure from her orgasm.

"I-I love y-you," Evie moans and gasps as I thrust hard and deep into her. Her hands fly up to my upper arms, her nails digging into my skin as the pleasure takes over her.

I murmur, "I love you too, angel," my pace increases, feeling myself expand against her tight core, her second climax engulfing me throws me over the edge as I release inside her. My warm seed mixes with her juices trickle out of her as I pull out.

I attempt to steady my erratic breathing, my heart pounding in my chest. The love in Evie's black rose eyes is all for me, the smile finding its way onto her lips as her chest rises and falls rhythmically.

Startling Evie, I push off the bed, sliding one of my arms under her bent legs and the other wrapping under her lower back. She squeals, throwing her arms around my neck as she questions me with those eyes that reflect my own. I walk us toward the bathroom, placing her down in front of the shower as I turn on the warm water. Her fingertips lightly glide down my shoulders, down my upper arms and continuing to my forearms, coming to bring both my hands into hers.

"Lucca..."

"I never get tired of hearing you say my name," I smile at her, the warm water is welcoming as she steps into the shower, following right behind her. The water cascades off our bodies, droplets covering her gorgeous features as I turn her back to the shower head, gazing into her entrancing eyes.

Evie shyly smiles, saying, "I know you worry for me, Lucca, but I promise...nothing bad is going to happen."

"I know it won't," I breathe in deeply before stating, "because, I vow that I will protect you with every ounce of my being. My life belongs to you...and I will gladly place it in front of any harm that befalls you."

"No, Lucca, yo-"

I shake my head and place a finger against her lips, "Do you know what I see when I look into your eyes?"

Evie is taken aback by my sudden question, shaking her head, her long white hair clinging to her body as the water continues to pelt off us.

"I see infinity in your eyes. Endless possibilities and dreams radiate from you and envelop me," I lift my finger away from her lips, bringing mine down and kissing her softly.

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