"No matter what our souls are made of, hers and mine are the same." Placing the book down on the nightstand placed next to Nik's and I's shared bed. I push the covers off my legs and walk to the bathroom.

Looking into the mirror I'm met with messy Y/C/H hair and eye bags deeper than the Atlantic. I would be happily asleep next to the man I love, if said man wasn't 4 hours late from the time he told me he would be back. So to pass the time and try to calm my nerves I've been trying to busy myself with whatever will pass the time. Trying is the key-word.

I am about to run myself a bath, my hand on the knob until I hear the bedroom door open. And footsteps following. Rushing towards the bedroom I come to see Nik face down sprawled on our bed.

His grey Henley is covered in blood and his muscles are tensed under his shirt. I walk over to him and kneel down to take his overly expensive boots off. As soon my hands meet his legs I can see him look up from over his shoulder. His eyes meeting mine and his hard expression softens as his gaze roams my face. He moves to sit up so I can no longer take off his boots.

Nik reaches for my face, his rough fingers brushing over my prominent dark circles. "Shit, Y/N. I'm sorry."

My face scrunches up, "Why? What for?"

The torn look on his face almost breaks out into amusement for a split second. "Really? Love I'm hours past the time I told you I would be home. You're overly tired. Why didn't you go to sleep?"

"I wanted to wait for you. I wanted to make sure you were safe." Nik emits a small loving chuckle.

"My love, I don't know if you have realized it yet but I am immortal. I can't be killed. Especially by some baby vamps that want to try to come for my kingdom." Nik growled out the last part.

"Is everything going to be ok?" I ask him quickly worry dripping from my voice. Nik reaches for my chin caressing my cheek with his other hand.

"Nothing I can't fix." I move to hold him but he pushes away. A sad confused look crosses my face. Nik must've realized my confusion because he quickly gives me an explanation, "I'm covered in blood."

I pick up the end of his shirt and push my head underneath so my head is resting on his chest. Nik lays down on his back so it's more comfortable.

Peering up to Nik through the whole near his head I see Nik throw me a wink.

"That's never stopped you before, has it."