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Gloom Chapter 268
«It's not just the fact that he's sleeping. It's just that she is sleeping WITH YOU . The words echoed in my mind and circled, settling so I could understand the undercurrent of what that meant.And suddenly, a warm, disconcerting feeling took over my chest. Just a couple of days ago he had told me that he didn't dare sleep with anyone, because he didn't trust anyone enough to be able to neglect his safety like that. But now he was there, with me, in such a vulnerable position that, had he wanted to and been able, he could have done anything to harm him, no matter how minimal.An idiotic smile appeared on my face. I couldn't stop the excitement from running through my system as if I were a child discovering something wonderful for the first time.An unintelligible murmur escaped his lips, but I couldn't tell what he was trying to say. The arm around my waist pressed me closer to him, and then a shiver of panic ran through me when I felt his entire body excessively close to mine. I tri
Gloom Chapter 269
“You can continue sleeping,” I suggested, with a slight hint of insecurity in my voice. It doesn't bother me.The denied. He pulled back to look me in the eyes and smiled lasciviously.—You couldn't believe how tempted I was to join you in the shower.Quickly, I felt my face turn red."I'm sorry you couldn't rest longer," I mumbled in an effort to divert the topic.—Don't worry, I slept a lot more than I usually do. —Her smile deepened—. As if your presence had helped me rest.A strange but pleasant warmth grew in my chest.—I also sleep better with you. —I shied away from his sight because of the slight embarrassment that came over me—. I don't have nightmares when you're here.-Really? —More than seeing, I could feel how a new smile, full of sufficiency, was drawn on her face.I nodded.—You are better than runes at warding off nightmares.I felt the blood pool in my cheeks, but I didn't care. He leaned closer to my ear."And it would be much more efficient if I exhausted you until
Gloom Chapter 270
—I'll be here whenever you want me.As impossible as I may have believed, it managed to mitigate the anxiety that had clung to me. Her hands cupped my face and she pressed her lips to mine in a vehement movement that caught me off guard.-Can I see you today? —She asked when the caress ended, with an inflection bordering on enthusiasm.It took me a couple of seconds to respond. I wasn't used to him asking me first; Generally he imposed his interests and selfishness before my desires."If Akhliss and Khaius don't find me before you, I don't see why not."A defiant smile spread across his face."I'll make sure that's not the case," he said, narrowing his eyes in an expression that was meant to be frightening, but that touched me.Unable to help it, the emotion made my lips curl into an expression of joy, before he kissed me again.I couldn't remember the last time I came to work with an idiotic smile. A while ago—what now felt like a long time ago—I used to make fun of girls who were so
Gloom Chapter 271
I suppressed a laugh. Diana had called none other than a true demon a hottie , and that seemed so ironic to me. On the other hand, she hoped Azazziel hadn't paid attention to her, since her ego was already big enough to feed him even more.Something in my expression made his eyes widen, which sparkled with a brightness that I couldn't interpret, and then his smile widened.-You're in love? "She," she asked with too much exaltation.The question threw me off balance. I couldn't help but feel nervous, upset , worse than if they were pointing a gun at me.Astonishment and panic invaded me, my mind went blank and I didn't know how to respond. I looked at her, aware that Azazziel was nearby and that he was perfectly capable of hearing us...So I started backing away.“Bye, Dee,” I said, walking in reverse.A look of exaggerated indignation took over his face.-You are not going to answer me?!-See you tomorrow. —I forced a smile.I turned my back on him to cross the street. I thought I hea
Gloom Chapter 272
Azazziel gave a light laugh.—Do you think I can't do these things? “Please, Amy,” she said as the arrogance returned to her expression. Then, she took my hand and brought it to her lips to place a kiss on the back. The devil will always be a gentleman.~*~*~*~I leaned against the stone wall whose height only reached half of my body, while I swallowed air from pure shock.“This is beautiful,” I murmured, amazement dripping in my voice.My eyes moved from side to side over the vast panorama that stretched out below us.We were in a small green area in the northwest of the city, located on a point so high that it looked like a cliff, surrounded by a very long wall placed there for security, from where we could see a large part of the urban extension: the enormous buildings, the lights radiating from the houses and apartments, countless lanterns illuminating the streets, the numerous parks that Portland had, the immense trees around us... Everything looked in perfect harmony while, in t
Gloom Chapter 273
—Someone else what? —She insisted impatiently, when she realized that she was not going to continue.I hesitated for a minute, feeling awkward.—I don't know, someone prettier. I shrugged, pretending to sound unconcerned, although deep down shame and insecurity gnawed at me. There are many girls prettier than me, with clear eyes, with prettier faces.—Amy…—Or blondes, redheads…The light laugh he uttered distracted me and I turned to look at him.—And who told you that having those characteristics makes you prettier? "I have red hair, and it's no big deal," she said and shook her head. I could see how his face became more serious. If I like you. I thought it was obvious.My heart skipped a beat."I've never done this kind of thing for anyone before," he continued, gesturing with his hand toward the landscape we were looking at. Never . I have never cared if I hurt anyone else, nor have I gone out of my way to protect anyone like I try to protect you. And believe me, until now, I have
Gloom Chapter 274
-This is the same? —I asked, not being able to hide the fear that those words caused me. Are we repeating the same thing they did?Azazziel thought about it for a minute.—He had a path he had chosen, he had a destiny , and he sent everything to hell when he met her. He shook his head a little, with a smile whose joy did not touch his eyes. Yes, I think it's something similar.I was vaguely aware of how my breathing was increasing, an imminent response to the faint desperation and fear that had settled in my chest.I looked at the horizon again. By then, the sky had already darkened so much that not a single orange wisp remained; only the black, blue and gray of the thick clouds predominated in the firmament.For a long moment, neither of them said anything.I lowered my hands until I found his on my stomach, and in his embrace I could feel his muscles tense for some reason. For some reason that I didn't know about. I intertwined my fingers between his, and he held me close in a gestu
Gloom Chapter 275
I turned to Claire when we were alone. She was still smiling."Your friends are very nice," he told me, shrugging his shoulders."Yes, they are," I agreed. I felt something similar to a cramp in my cheeks. She had been smiling longer than she was used to.—Does anyone know anything? she asked, with sudden caution. Any of… that ?-Nothing. —A stern edge crept into my tone—. Neither. And I want to keep it that way, please.She nodded slowly, looking down at the ground.—Don't you wear glasses anymore? —I asked the question only because I wanted to talk about something more banal, like the rest of that day.The whole day was calm. Current , like nothing had been in a long time. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, and when we left work Diana and I found Dave and Claire waiting for us outside the cafe to go to the movies. He wished the day would end the same way."Contact lenses, Amy," she replied, laughing.— Oh … —A silly giggle of pure embarrassment escaped me—. And here I thought you