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Tell me about it đ Iâm in the law school boat too haha though I only applied to one place and am already committed there so I donât have to decide đ I just have to figure out how to be an adult now lol
My last semester is not chill đ I have a 25 page research paper that is killing me lol but itâs all good â¤ď¸
dropping by to say hi and tell you how excited i am to read your book!!!! actually cannot wait!!!! miss you morgan <3
Hey Leia!!!!! I miss you too â¤ď¸ life's been good to me but a little chaotic haha, how are you?
I'm excited for you to read my book đ you'll definitely be getting an ARC so don't worry about that!
I really feel like me time writing fanfiction here helped me so much with writing this book, so I just want to thank you and everyone who supported me for helping me along the way!
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Hello! How are u? I was wondering if maybe you could use an idea for a Manorian fanfic. Maybe Dorian (and Chaol, Nesryn and Yrene) are searching for some ancient relic that might alter the coarse of the world and navigating the high seas with a ship (or maybe the fleet of Adarlan) and that other nations (such as the Ironteeth clan) are also searching for those relics and they race to find it. I would also recommend that there would be some spice and maybe Dorian or Manon gets captured by the other and that leads to a enemies-to-lovers trope. However, i can understand why donât want to or canât do it as u specialise in more real-world fanfic. I rly enjoy your fanfic so I thought to give u a suggestion :)
P.S. Also in the summer of 2023 i read quite a bit of fanfic but on a different account and i remember a rly good but depressing one abt how the story starts in 1600-1700s Britain with Aelin being forced to marry Arobynn Hamel by her parents (and he does some messed up shit like r@pe her every night and whatnot) and then she meets Rowan and they fall in love, but Arobynn finds out and gets his men to kill Rowan. Then Arobynn also dies (canât remember how) but Aelin is helped by Elena when Arobynn and Aelin travel to the coast and she gives Aelin a wish and Aelin basically doesnât age but the rest of the world does and so she keeps seeing Rowan in different places and times around the world but he always dies and they eventually bargain with Hades or whatever God of Death they have to set Aelin free of the deal with Elena. I canât remember how it ends sadly đ. Idk if you wrote that fanfic or someone else did but if u did plz tell me the name or tag it somewhere.
P.S. 2. Also u definitely wrote a fanfic called Santa Baby for 12 days of Rowaelin or smth and i rly love it :))))
Hey! Thank you for the request, the story sounds interesting, but I don't really write fanfiction anymore, I'm sorry! I really do appreciate you thinking of me but you might be better off sending the idea to someone else!
As for the fanfic you're asking about, I think it's the Long Road Home by @house-of-galathynius ! https://house-of-galathynius.tumblr.com/post/697204185997918209/the-long-road-home-masterlist
Let me know if it is!
P.S. thank you for the compliment about Santa Baby đ that was still back in my early days of fanfic when I was super insecure about posting, so it's very nice to know someone enjoyed it
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dropping by to say hi and tell you how excited i am to read your book!!!! actually cannot wait!!!! miss you morgan <3
Hey Leia!!!!! I miss you too â¤ď¸ life's been good to me but a little chaotic haha, how are you?
I'm excited for you to read my book đ you'll definitely be getting an ARC so don't worry about that!
I really feel like me time writing fanfiction here helped me so much with writing this book, so I just want to thank you and everyone who supported me for helping me along the way!
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i don't believe i'd even have an audience anymore lol, but the amount of inspiration TTPD is pulling from me... i have a story in my head for every single song đ
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The Twelve OâClock Bookshop
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Hereâs the official blurb of my debut novel!! đżđ link to my Instagram reel for it is here đ (give me a follow if youâre on the app đ)
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Twenty-five year-old Elsie Morley is no stranger to handling problems on her own. So when she makes a heartfelt plea in the silence of her bookstore, she never expects an answer. She certainly doesnât expect that answer to be sending her and her longtime rival, Jacob Lee, into a series of romance books, forcing them to work together to figure out how to get home.
Dancing at a ball in Victorian London, riding horses in the Scottish Highlands, even fake dating to get rid of a nagging ex, theyâre thrust into these worlds and given the task of finishing the stories. But already at a turbulent time in her life, she hardly knows what sheâs doing in her real life, let alone in a make-believe one. And now with her place of employment playing matchmaker, Elsieâs forced to confront a lot of things, past and present, and reckon with the fact that she and Jacob will never get along. Right?
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I canât wait for this to be out in the world and Iâm so grateful for everyone whoâs supported me throughout my entire fanfiction journey on this app and in this fandom â¤ď¸ without you guys I would not be here!
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thank you đ! I'm really nervous about it haha but i've had this idea for so long im so excited its actually happening
Hi Morgan! I saw you mention youâve made a lot of progress on a novel youâre working on. Thatâs so exciting! Iâm so proud of you. Can I ask what itâs about? Or is it top secret? đ¤
No pressure btw. You donât have to answer that if you donât want to. I just wanted to see how youâre doing! đ
Hey Gracie! đ
I actually finished the first draft a few days ago and I am soooo excited! But the hard part is starting now đ marketing myself on social media. Not to plug, but if anyone wants to follow me on instagram, my account is @morganlee_reads đ
and i totally don't mind saying what it's about! can't promise my summary will be great haha, but it's about this girl Elsie, who works in a magical bookstore, and gets thrown into a series of romance books with this guy, Jacob, who was her former academic rival all throughout high school đ it tackles some darker themes, with the main antagonist of the book, but i also think it's rather funny and sweet. It plays on all the typical romance tropes, and it was super fun to write. I'm trying to get it traditionally published first, and I'll self publish if that doesn't work đ
but im really excited for it to be out in the world at some point!!
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Hi Morgan! I saw you mention youâve made a lot of progress on a novel youâre working on. Thatâs so exciting! Iâm so proud of you. Can I ask what itâs about? Or is it top secret? đ¤
No pressure btw. You donât have to answer that if you donât want to. I just wanted to see how youâre doing! đ
Hey Gracie! đ
I actually finished the first draft a few days ago and I am soooo excited! But the hard part is starting now đ marketing myself on social media. Not to plug, but if anyone wants to follow me on instagram, my account is @morganlee_reads đ
and i totally don't mind saying what it's about! can't promise my summary will be great haha, but it's about this girl Elsie, who works in a magical bookstore, and gets thrown into a series of romance books with this guy, Jacob, who was her former academic rival all throughout high school đ it tackles some darker themes, with the main antagonist of the book, but i also think it's rather funny and sweet. It plays on all the typical romance tropes, and it was super fun to write. I'm trying to get it traditionally published first, and I'll self publish if that doesn't work đ
but im really excited for it to be out in the world at some point!!
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I missed you too!!!! How are you doing???
WHERE IS MORGAN
@morganofthewildfire
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hello! đ
WHERE IS MORGAN
@morganofthewildfire
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Just read Same Time Thursday for the 100th time. Cried again. Loved it so much. It's such a beautifully written story and all the little extras make me so happy. Thanks for sharing it!
thank you so much!!!
I'm so glad you like it â¤ď¸ it was such a passion project for me, and the response i received from all of you guys has been more than i could have expected, and i cherish it all immensely
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Just checking in â¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸ itâs been a while so I hope everything is okay and sending some good vibes your direction â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
Hello! Thanks so much for checking in!!! if you don't mind, i'm going to use this post as an update for everyone!
I'm sorry ive been soooooo absent lately đ ive just been taking a turn away from fanfiction, and getting distracted by entering my THIRD YEAR OF COLLEGE - which is absolutely crazy because i joined tumblr back in high school
ive actually been focusing a lot on writing my first original novel! (well, ive been splitting my time between writing two different ideas haha, forever unfocused) so if you guys have any questions about that id love to answer!
im so sorry about my lack of writing, i didnt think this day would ever come, but i just havent had any inspiration for rowaelin đ though they're still my ultimate couple
how have you guys all been????
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Caraval and OUABH Masterlist
Hereâs a master list of all the bonus content in the special editions of the books Iâve posted so you donât have to buy them â¤ď¸
Iâll be updating them as they come out! Caraval Series:
Caraval Paperback
Legendary Paperback Pt 1
Legendary Paperback Pt 2
Finale Paperback
Finale B&N Edition Pt 1
Finale B&N Edition Pt 2
Legendary B&N Edition Pt 1
Legendary B&N Edition Pt 2
Caraval Collectors Edition Pt 1
Caraval Collectors Edition Pt 2
Caraval Collectors Edition Pt 3
Once Upon a Broken Heart Series:
OUABH B&N Edition
OUABH Fairyloot Edition
OUABH UK Paperback
TBONA B&N Edition
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i canât believe weâve reached the end đ what a journey itâs been
Illicit Affair - Chapter Fifty-Two
Masterlist
A/N: Iâm crying too hard to even write anything coherentâŚ. see you guys at the epilogue
Warnings: NSFW | Word Count: 4,300

Aelin sat in the backseat of the car. It smelled new, which wasnât surprising as Rowan had bought it less than a week ago. It was a nice, normal car. It didnât look like his former sports car, though it shared the same black color. She had no idea why he hadnât gone for his favorite brand of car; the Gods knew he could afford it. Perhaps it was linked to his fear. He tried to conceal it, but she saw through it. She didnât call him out on that. He was alright, he just needed some time. And she was ready to give him as much as he needed.Â
As of now, her sole focus was on the crying little girl sitting beside her. It had been almost three weeks since her accident, and today was the day she was finally allowed to leave the hospital. Itâd been a relief for everyone, but mostly for the little girl. Although she and Rowan had stayed by her side at all hour, that she hadnât spent a single minute alone, it had been⌠stressful.Â
Usually, patients were discharged quickly after surgery but because of Heliaâs lung wounds it had taken longer. Sheâd had to have reeducation to strengthen her legs again to help her stand, and doctors had wanted to oversee her because of pain when she breathed.
So, Helia had only left the hospital a few minutes ago.Â
They were almost home, and Aelin had chosen to sit right next to Helia, hoping to provide emotional help. She had seemed fine at first, quiet but fine, but now she was shaking with quiet tears leaving her eyes. Aelinâs heart broke, of course the girl would fear being in the car.Â
âWhen I was a kid, my sister was obsessed with this book. She had read it so many times that she could actually quote it without needing to read it. There was this character in it, and my sister used to pray to all the Gods to be this character.â That had caught Heliaâs attention. âDo you want me to tell you my and her favorite quote?âÂ
She caught Rowanâs gaze in the rearview mirror, and it was hard to decipher what was present in his eyes. It looked like pain, obviously because of Heliaâs mental state, but also⌠pride. And maybe this one was directed at her.Â
âYes, please,â Helia said, though her voice was still cracking because of her lungs problem and the intubation, and she was sure her mental distress didnât help.Â
Aelin turned her attention back on the precious girl, and she smiled down at her. She stroked her forehead with a thumb, other fingers playing with her hair. She was lucky to have kept some part of her hair. The doctors had shaven parts that could be covered. âOnce upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, lived a princess who loved her kingdom very, very much.â Aelin told her daughter a story of love and passion, a story full of fairies and dragons, where love and friendship triumphed. She talked for so long that the car had stopped in front of the house for a long time before she was done. But no one moved. Helia was utterly captivated by her story.Â
So much that when Aelin was done, she asked, âCan I have the book?âÂ
âBut you canât read well, baby,â Rowan said with a smile.Â
âHow about I bring them to you, and you keep them in your room for whenever youâre old enough to read them?â
Helia smiled, âYes, please.âÂ
Rowan didnât even let Helia walk into the house. He held her as if she were a princess from the moment he took her out of the car. As they passed the door, he smiled at her. âWelcome home, baby.âÂ
Aelin thought her heart couldnât feel warmer or fuller, but that was until she heard a familiar bark. She turned around just in time to see Fleetfoot run and throw herself on Aelin, glad to be reunited. She knelt and probably looked like an idiot, trying to pet and hug the dog at the same time but⌠Sheâd missed her. And apparently, Fleetfoot had missed her too. She hadnât had a minute to herself in the past weeks, even less visiting her favorite dog in the world. She felt guilty, but Aelin knew she had been in good hands withâŚ
âItâs crazy how you two look alike,â Aedion said, just as she was thinking about him.
She glared at him, and he grinned. She wasnât surprised to find Fenrys by his side, these days they were as attached to the hip as Rowan and her. She rose and hugged her cousin and friend. âWe made lots of pastries for the girl of the hour, so youâll have to calm down that healthy nut thatâs her father.âÂ
Aelin laughed, âI think I can convince him to forget about his rules for a while.âÂ
Fenrys and Aedion had been nice enough to come and set up everything for Helia, like changing her game into a temporary bedroom so she wouldnât have to use the stairs every day. It would be hard for her to do so for a while.Â
Fenrys kissed her cheek and went to check on Helia, leaving Aelin and Aedion together in the kitchen. That way, Helia is being taken care of by a very overbearing father and a very overbearing uncle. âHow are you doing?â Aedion asked.Â
She took a deep breath. âGood. Iâm happy that she is back.âÂ
âYou look better,â he said, guiding her into the kitchen so he can show everything they baked. Though Aelin suspected they had simply bought these. She knew all too well that her cousin was as bad as she was when it came to food.Â
âThank you,â she said. Bought or made, the intention was very thoughtful. âAnd I do feel better, too. These past few weeks have been hard, I must admit.âÂ
âOf course, they were,â he said. âIâm so impressed by your strength, you know. So many people would have run.â
She didnât say anything for a while. Her first reaction had been to want to deny it but⌠He knew, didnât he? He hadnât lived with his father for years because Gavriel had run. Aelinâs mother had run, and her father had for a while before choosing to come back. She grabbed a croissant, âYes, well. Iâve done enough running for a lifetime, donât you think?âÂ
He pushed her shoulder with a fist while he grinned. He was happy for her, she realized though she had known before. But it hit her then, how much she loved him, how much she had relied on him her whole life while always thinking she was alone. âYouâre the best big brother I could have had, you know?âÂ
There was a flash of emotion in his eyes, but he answered, âOf course, Iâm amazing.âÂ
She barked a laugh, shaking her head and turning her eyes toward the living room. Fenrys was holding an Xbox controller while showing Helia what the buttons on it did. Lorcan had brought over his video game console earlier this week, having promised it to Helia. sheâd be spending a lot of time on the couch, so he thought she could only watch so many princessesâ movies and that she needed another distraction.Â
So, he bought her princessesâ games.Â
All these men were whipped for this girl. Even Rowan. Who, whilst watching over the cute exchange between his daughter and his friend with disapproval, had thanked Lorcan when heâd proposed that idea. Anything that made his girl happy made Rowan happy.Â
âI know what that look in your eyes means,â Aedion said, tearing Aelin from the scene happening just a few feet away. She turned her gaze on him, confusion spreading through her. âYouâre not coming back to Varese, are you?âÂ
She bit her lip, throwing a quick glance back to Rowan and Helia. âI meant to tell you earlier, but I didnât have the time,â she said, giving her cousin her full attention. âRowan asked me to stay, and I accepted. Itâs my home, you know? I need to be here. But donât worry, Iâll still pay half of the rent for a while until you fall back on your feet andââ
âAelin,â he cut her off. âI knew it would happen, itâs okay. I donât need your money, you know that. Plus⌠Iâll only stay there for two more months, until I finish my internship. After that⌠Iâm coming back, too.âÂ
âOh,â she breathed. âDo you have someone to come home to?âÂ
She knew already. They hadnât needed to broadcast it for everyone to know, but Aelin wouldnât mind a confirmation. Maybe a couple of juicy details, though nothing too juicy.Â
He grinned, and the way he glanced toward Fenrys⌠Oh, she was so happy for him. âWe want to take things slow; you know. Lots of things to heal from but⌠Gods, Aelin, Iâm already in fucking love with him.âÂ
She barked a laugh. âWe always fall pretty quickly, donât we?âÂ
âWe do,â he nodded.Â
She put a hand on his shoulder, smiling at him. âThey wonât let us hit the ground this time, youâll see.âÂ
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âWhen are you leaving again?â Helia asked, a mouthful of rice in her mouth. She looked at Aelin, but the question wasnât what hit her in the guts. It was the tone she used, this sad voice, as well as this sorrow in her eyes.Â
Aelin opened her mouth, only to close it. She didnât really know what to say. They hadnât had time to discuss all of this with her, and Aelin knew it had been a subject that would come up early when she came back home but she hadnât expected Helia to ask about it just a few hours after she came home. She threw a glance at Rowan, who looked as perplexed as she was.Â
Aelin hesitated for a second, âIs that something you want?âÂ
Helia shrugged, looking at her plate only. âYou have your home.âÂ
Rowan gave her a short nod, as if telling her that yes, it would be the best moment to talk to their daughter.
Perhaps they should have told her earlier but⌠They had wanted her entirely focused on her recovery and getting better. She had been emotional to see both Rowan and Aelin when she woke up, they didnât want her to tire herself out when she needed a lot of energy directed toward her health.Â
âYou dad and I talked,â Aelin said. âAnd we thought that maybe, if youâre okay with that, this could be my home.â Because while Aelin and Rowan wanted each other enough that it would kill them to be separated, she knew that if Helia wasnât okay with this⌠They both loved her too much to impose her something she didnât want in her house.Â
Heliaâs head snapped up, her eyes wide. âYouâd live here again? Fleetfoot too?âÂ
As if hearing her nameâwhich she totally didâthe dog came sniffing around the table, probably hoping to catch some foot no one was paying attention to.Â
Aelin smiled at Helia. âYeah, baby. If itâs okay with you.âÂ
The girl glanced at Aelin then at her father, with her mouth slightly agape. âDid you start loving daddy again?âÂ
Aelinâs eyes widened, she knelt in front of Helia so they could be at the same height, and she grabbed her hands. âLook at me, baby. I have never stopped loving your father or you. You are my favorite people on this planet, alright? We just both needed some time, but now we can be a family again. Iâm sorry us being apart has hurt you.âÂ
Heliaâs eyes were full of tears, and Aelinâs heart was starting to be ripped in multiple pieces. The girl started crying, and her father knelt on her other side, rubbing her back. They wouldnât tell her to stop. Aelin knew that she was finally allowing herself to show her sadness. She hadnât truly shown that emotion in the past year. Anger, yes. But Aelin had never seen Helia really sad.Â
Oh; how she felt guilty for this but⌠This had been inevitable. Aelin had needed that time away so she could be her best self for Helia. And now she was here to patch things up.
âPromise to always stay,â Helia demanded, years on her cheeks and lifting her pinky to Aelin.Â
âI could never tell you no,â she smiled at Helia, and promised with her own pinky. Sheâd always be there now, no matter what.Â
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Aelin had insisted on washing the dishes by herself. If she couldnât cook, she could at least do this. Though she supposed buying a dishwasher could help, she was still glad she could participate in the chores.Â
âSheâs already fast asleep,â Rowan snorted from beside her, grabbing the last plate Aelin had washed to put it back in the cupboard. It was teamwork.Â
Aelin stole a glance toward the living room where Helia and Fleetfoot were laying on the couch together and both two seconds away from snoring. She chuckled. âSo much for the no-dog-on-the-couch rule, huh?âÂ
He glared at her. âItâs not funny. My own daughter doesnât respect me anymore.âÂ
She snorted. âYou just canât tell her no.âÂ
He shook his head and grabbed her waist, turning her and pressing her against the counter. She looked up, arching a brow. âI have to finish, Rowan.âÂ
He narrowed his eyes and leaned in to cut the water off. âNo more dishes.â
She laughed, though she didnât fight to start again. She wrapped her arms around his neck, breathing in his scent. âWho are you and what have you done with my clean-freak boyfriend?â
âWhy must you always make fun of me?âÂ
âOffended looks good on you,â she whispered, rising on her toes to softly press her lips against his. âThat frown is very, very sexy.âÂ
âYeah?â He breathed, cupping the back of her head, and bringing her lips to his.Â
The kiss wasnât urgent, it was slow and passionate. They poured all their love in it, all the despair they had felt this past year being away from one another. Sheâd missed him, missed his taste, his warmth, his smell. âI love you,â she said as they parted. It wasnât the first time sheâd said it, but the truth of it still burned her eyes. âIâm so in love with you, Rowan.âÂ
âIâm yours,â he said. âForever and always.âÂ
Not youâre mine. But Iâm yours. It meant so, so much to her.Â
She pressed her head against his chest, looking at Helia and Fleetfoot. She believed she experienced peace at that moment, in the arms of the man she loved, in a warm house with a cute girl who had definitely started snoring. She pulled back, looking at Rowan. âI want it all. You, Helia⌠More.âÂ
A light appeared in his slightly widened eyes. âReally?â He knew what she was talking about. About expanding their family.Â
She nodded, suddenly feeling shy. âI know it will be hard, that because of my infertility we might never get pregnant. Itâll be a long process but⌠I want it all with you if you want it all with me.âÂ
He kissed her, both his hands cupping her cheeks. This kiss was more urgent, more desperate. As if he was trying to breathe her in. He pulled back, as breathless as she was. âI want it all with you, too, Aelin Galathynius. Kids, marriage, everything.âÂ
And just that way, Aelinâs new life started. And she was so, so excited for this new chapter.Â
She glanced at Helia, then back at Rowan. âGo put her to sleep, please.âÂ
He nodded, kissing her one last time before walking to Helia, holding her like a princess and bringing her to her new room. Rowan and Aelin had also moved rooms for the time being, sleeping in the guest room downstairs. If Helia needed anything in the middle of the night, they wanted her to be able to reach out for help. Her lungs were still damaged enough that walking too long or walking up the stairs would exhaust her, or even just be too much.Â
Aelin went to let Fleetfoot access to the garden for the last time of the day, but for a while didnât move from the couch. She simply stared at Aelin, as if mad that she had taken away her sleeping buddy. Aelin frowned, âDonât judge me.âÂ
But the dog was totally judging her on her way to the garden. It didnât matter. She waited five minutes for her mutt to come back, and she gave her a big kiss on the head. Then, Aelin slipped into her bedroom.
Rowan was already there, though she supposed he hadnât been waiting for long. He was standing, back to the door, and his eyes focused on his phone. She wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her head against his back just between his shoulder blades. She felt him relax, and she couldnât hold back her smile at that. âHey, baby,â he said, covering her hand with his.Â
She let go of him only so he could turn around, his phone was gone, and he led her onto the bed, having them both lay side by side. Thank Gods sheâd already hanged in her pyjamas before supper, because she felt too lazy to get up again. She snuggled closer to him, closing her eyes. âI missed having you here,â he breathed.Â
She lifted her head, looking at him. âIâm here now, no more missing.âÂ
âThank the Gods,â he said, cupping the back of her neck and bringing her lips to his. She was entirely consumed by his lips and his presence. So much, that for better access, she climbed on top of him, laying right there. That way, she had total access to his lips, to his cheeks, to his neck. âAelin,â he breathed her name as if it were a prayer as he passed a hand through her hair, his otherânow healedâhand holding her hip. âMy love.âÂ
She parted her legs so that she was now straddling him, and she slowly lowered her lips. She kissed the corner of his lips, his cheek, his chin. She left the imprint of her lips on his neck, and then lowered on his collarbone as she pushed his shirt to allow her some space to work. But when the garment became a true offense against her, she rose so that she sat on him, her fingers playing with the hem of the shirt. âIs it okay?â She asked, a little breathless.Â
He sat up, his chest brushing hers and he threw his shirt at the other side of the room. âOnly if you get out of yours as well.âÂ
She felt her teeth scrape at her bottom lip, and she took off the silky top she had worn until then. Rowanâs eyes darkened as he stared at her bare breasts, their ends peaked both because of the air and because of the attention he gave them. His hands were on her ribs, his thumb brushing the underside of her breasts every time he stroked her skin there. He was so, so close to her that when he spoke, his hot breath hit her skin. âYouâre the most beautiful thing Iâve ever seen.âÂ
She didnât have time to give him a witty answer, because the next second his lips were wrapped around her nipple. She gasped, her hands shooting for his hair and his shoulder, unafraid to pull and scratch. He loved being marked.Â
He sucked and licked, and when she felt his teeth slightly pull on the hard bud⌠She had to bite her lip to hold in her moans.Â
She was breathless and flushed by the time Rowan was done with the second bud, but he didnât give her time to breathe. He pushed her on her shoulders, and he laid between her legs. He kissed her breasts again, then lower, and lower until he took off her shorts, as well as her underwear.Â
She wasnât shy to be naked in front of him. Gods, he was the person she felt the most at ease with. But the way he looked at her then, as if it were the first time he saw her in such a state⌠She loved him more for that, for the appreciation showing on his features. âRowan,â she breathed. âI need you.âÂ
He nipped at her hip then, tearing another gasp from her. âLet me worship you first.âÂ
And who was she to refuse him? She let him part her legs, exposing her so much that she almost turned shy. But her boldness took over once more when he lowered his face between her legs. There was no hint of shyness in her as she arched her back, holding his head right where it was as he sucked on her bundle of nerves.Â
She wished she could scream her pleasure boldly, but if Rowan heard her soft gasps, she was happy. These were for him alone.Â
He pushed a finger inside of her heat, and she already stood over the edge. It had been too long, and he was simply too good at listening to her body. She could feel him grin against her slick skin, but he didnât stop nor did he slow down his pace. âYes, yes, yes,â she breathed, praying that he would just keep going. She needed him to.Â
He pushed another finger inside of her, crooking it just the right way and thenâŚ
Waves of pleasures hit her one after another, so hard that she couldnât breathe or see or feel anything anymore. She was just a vessel of pleasure, and she was sure she could die from this feeling.Â
And what a way to go.Â
Slowly, awareness creeped back up in her, but she wasnât left cold and lonely. Rowanâs warmth and scent were all around her, his lips warm against her skin as he did, indeed, worship her body once more. Every kiss showed his love, his dedication to her.Â
âBaby,â she breathed. âKiss me?â
She had worded it as a question, though she knew he would have never refused her. She moaned at her own taste on his tongue, at the way his lips seemed to awaken that fire in her, when she had believed to be entirely spent. She wrapped her legs around his hips, pushing his pants down with her feet. He broke the kiss to help her, and then he was naked in front of her.Â
Her favorite work of art.Â
And he was hers, hers forever and always.Â
âAre you sure?â He asked, as if her body wasnât begging for more. She nodded, and he leaned in to kiss her once more. The tip of his length nudged at her folds, and she didnât dare breathing as Rowan teased her, before sinking inside of her. It had been a given, after their earlier conversation, that he wouldnât be wearing protection anymore. It was only him and her now.Â
âFuck,â he swore, low and breathlessly. He was as undone by this as she was, by the feeling of her walls adjusting to him. The first push was always divine, but today⌠It felt better. âFuck, Aelin, marry me.âÂ
Her entire body froze, and her eyes snapped open. Only to find him directly staring at her, his eyes⌠It was impossible to describe everything she saw in his eyes. âWhat?â She breathed, and she was surprised he heard her.Â
He didnât move, staying deep in her. âMarry me, Aelin. I want you, forever. Youâre my everything, I want to show the world that Iâm yours.âÂ
She didnât question the more than questionable timing, the fact that theyâd been right in the middle of⌠sex. How had he turned the most intimate activity into something even more intimate? Damn him, damn his smile and the quiet hope in his eyes.Â
She captured his lips with hers, her grip on his hips tightening, almost pushing him deeper if it were possible, and her hands were tangled in his hair. âYes,â she breathed tears in her eyes. âYes, a thousand times. Iâve been yours ever since the day I have met you.âÂ
Something wet came into contact with her face, and when Rowan pulled back⌠It was a tear. Rowan was crying, and his face. Oh, God. She couldnât hold back her own tears at the sight of Rowanâs bright and shiny grin. He looked the happiest she had ever seen him, it brought back his youth. That way, Rowan Whitethorn was her light in a sea of darkness. Heâd always glow for her, so she would find her way back home.Â
Their tears kept escaping their eyes as Rowan pulled back slowly, and pushed back in at the same speed. He took his time ravishing her, tearing gasps and moans out of her every time he moved, and quieting them with his kisses. Declaration of love, promises for their future⌠Rowan whispered them all on her lips, and she drank them all in.Â
She was loved, and would always be.
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Illicit Affairs - Chapter Fifty-One
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A/N: Thank you so much for your patience! I hope you will like this :) Thereâs normally one more chapter and thenâŚ. epilogue. Wish me luck to write through my tears!
Warnings: none| Word Count: 3,600

The only thing Aelin thought to do as she saw beautiful green eyes staring right back at her, was thanking the Gods. Perhaps they existed. If they did, they were bastards, but⌠It was a miracle, to see Heliaâs eyes open again. Two hours ago, Helia had woken up.Â
She and Rowan had all but thrown themselves at her side, urging her to not speak because her throat would hurt, that she was okay. That she was safe. After a few minutes, she had been able to relax, which allowed Rhoe to examine her. Aelin was glad that he was Heliaâs doctor, even if she was sure there was some sort of conflict of interest there. She didnât ask, neither did anyone else. She supposed everyone was glad to keep things intimate.Â
Now that she thought about it, she hadnât really seen other doctors around. Yes, the five men were closer to each other than to anyone else, but she remembered them still socializing. But from what sheâd seen⌠they hadnât really talked to anyone else. She hoped, truly hoped, that it had nothing to do with her.Â
Itâd been two hours now, and Helia was sleeping. It was normal, they said, she was exhausted. They were ready to give her as much time as she needed. She still needed to take a few tests, but everyone had agreed to not overwhelm her as her panic could false the results.Â
Aelin was alone in the room with Helia, laying her head on the girlâs bed. Rowan had gone home with Lorcan to pick up clothes and supplies, as theyâd managed to negotiate a way to spend the night here. She was glad, she didnât want to be away from her little girl anymore.Â
She turned her head and smiled, eyes on Helia. She still looked pretty, even with the few cuts on her face. Nothing would make her look less good. Every day that passed, she only looked more and more wonderful. She would be ravishing as an adult, and Aelin couldnât wait for all the heart attacks she would give her father.Â
âYou look awfully cozy here.â
Aelin startled, turning toward the voice. When she saw who stood in the doorway, Aelin stood, as if shielding Helia. Helia, who was the only reason why Aelin was focusing on her breathing, why she wasnât letting her anger in. âGet out.â She was surprised at how leveled her voice stayed, how it didnât tremble.Â
Lysandra Ennar shook her head, sending Aelin a small, fake smile and took a step into the room. âI brought flowers.âÂ
Aelin crossed her arms, staying where she was. âYou need to stay twenty feet from her. Get out.âÂ
âI know,â Lysandra said. âBut you want me here, believe me.âÂ
Everything on her tongue tasted sour. âI want to kill you, yes, and I might if you stay here.â
Lysandra chuckled, the sound light and sweet just like everything about her. âYou grew some claws, Iâm glad. Truly.â She seemed⌠genuine. That was perhaps the worst. âBut again, you want me here.âÂ
Aelin cocked her head to the side. She only had so much patience. âAnd whyâs that? Because I need a friend to hold my hand and a shoulder to cry on?âÂ
A huff. âBecause I know who did this.âÂ
Aelinâs entire body stiffened, and she reached a hand behind her for Helia, making sure she was still there. Lysandra observed the gesture, and it was her turn to cock her head to the side. âYou actually act like a mother. Itâs crazy.âÂ
âCrazy that some people have feelings and arenât sociopath just like you are? I know, shocking.âÂ
Something flashed in Lysandraâs eyes. She didnât used to have these expressions before. She was always⌠sweet and kind. It was as if the woman Aelin had known had never existed. Perhaps she hadnât, or perhaps she had until her parentsâ death. Whichever it was, she didnât wish to dwell on that. She was a grown adult, making her own choices. And Lysandra had chosen to be a royal bitch. âSheâs cute.âÂ
âGet out,â Aelin repeated. âStay away from my daughter.âÂ
âIâm not the one you should be worried about, you know. I donât take my wrath on people who didnât wrong me, and this sweet little pea did nothing wrong.âÂ
âYeah, because me and my cousin have done anything to hurt you,â she snapped.Â
âYou already know what you did, and Aedion was just collateral. Thing is, that girl did nothing to me, and I would even less try to take a daughter away from a parent. All I wanted was for you to be miserable alone or trying to kill you.â
âSo, you have limits?â Aelin asked, humor on her tongue. If the bitch didnât leave in the next two minutes⌠âBut please, do humor me.â
âWho do you think could have done it? Itâs that degenerate who loves to hurt girls younger than him.âÂ
Aelinâs entire body went cold, not only at who she meant but what she implied⌠No, Aelin didnât have to care. Even with the hurt in Lysandra eyes, it wasnât Aelinâs preoccupation anymore.Â
âArobynn, really? After all this time?â
âHe just came out of rehab,â Lysandra said, and Aelin was surprised at the slight hesitation in her voice. âAnd yes, he used to be mad at you, but he hates Whitethorn just as much now. Enough to be a fucking psycho and do this.âÂ
Aelin took another step in her direction, hoping to put as much distance between her and Helia. âWhy should I believe you?âÂ
But the way Lysandra spoke, Aelin could only be convinced. She was sure she was telling the truth. âI already told you, Iâm not in the business of breaking an innocent girlâs life and taking her away from a parent.â
Aelin kept her chin high, âAnd what am I supposed to do in exchange for this information?â Even with such motivations, Aelin didnât think Lysandra would do this for entirely selfless reasons.Â
A glance behind Aelin, toward the sleeping little girl. âI still wish you the worst, but⌠Take care of that girl. Donât let her get messed up like us, will you?âÂ
âDonât compare yourself to Aelin,â a deep voice said from the second doorway, this one just beside Heliaâs bed. This wasnât an entryway accessible to the public, but doctors had access to it. âAnd get out of here before I call the police.âÂ
Lysandraâs face turned predatory. âProfessor Whitethorn, my favorite rule breaker! How are you faring? How wonderful it must be to not hide anymore.â There was something fake, there in her tone and face. And yet, she looked so much like how she used to a year ago. It had all been a lie, everything. And Aelin had just seen the real Lysandra a few minutes ago, but she disappeared the moment Rowan came in. As if the true Lysandra couldnât stand to be seen by multiple people at times.
Rowan walked until he stood next to Aelin, and his warmth⌠It was enough to help her breathe a little better.Â
How could she fool herself into thinking sheâd be able to live without this? Without him?Â
âThank you for the flowers. Youâve overstayed your welcome.âÂ
Lysandraâs laugh sounded almost real. âAlways the charmer, Professor.â
Rowan didnât answer the jab. She was one of the reasons why it wasnât correct anymore to call him professor. The reason why he had lost this job he loved so much. Yes, heâd broken the rule. It wasnât all on her, Aelin was aware of that. But⌠She had been a part of it.Â
Yes, Lysandra might not be the evil mastermind she tried to remember, but it didnât mean Aelin had to take that step in her direction, no matter how tempting. A sad past didnât excuse repeating bad actions. It didnât excuse hurting Aedion and Rowan.Â
And more importantly, it didnât excuse hurting Aelin.Â
âGoodbye, Lysandra.â Something flashed in her eyes, as if she had been expecting another ending. She nodded once, then twice. And then, she was gone. For good. Aelin hoped sheâd get better, she didnât wish to anyone to live and stay with a rotten heart. But she didnât want her anywhere near her.Â
âAre you okay? What did she want?â Rowan asked softly, a hand on her arm and patiently waiting for the answer.Â
âArobynn did this,â she breathed. âShe told me that.âÂ
Rowan nodded, face darkening. âI know. I-I just got a call from the local P.D. They found the car we collided with. Arobynn used a car registered in his name. They have him in custody.âÂ
That sounded⌠so simple. But maybe he hadnât been an evil mastermind either. Sheâd given him too much credit because she was too hurt to see clearly. If heâd used one of his own cars⌠The man was stupid.
âWhat is he facing?âÂ
âThey found lots of alcohol in the car, so drunk driving, as well as failing to aid. He could do a few years.â
And again, it was as if a weight was lifted off her chest. She nodded and wrapped her arms around his neck. She breathed him in, clutching his shirt in her hands. âItâs over now.âÂ
He wrapped an arm around her waist, and it was only then that she felt the tremor in his body. It must be⌠a lot, to know who had hurt his girl. A small part of her brain wondered if he blamed her for it. Without her, he wouldnât have been the object of Arobynnâs wrath. His daughter would have been protected.Â
But she couldnât control the actions of other people. She could only do her best with her own action, trying to make her family happy.Â
Yet, she knew he didnât blame her. Knew that this small part of her brain was lying, trying its hardest to trick her. If Rowan truly believed she was a danger to his daughter, she wouldnât be allowed to be anywhere near Helia.Â
âI hate him,â he whispered. âHe deserves worse.âÂ
She understood and felt the same. She pulled back enough to look him in the eyes. âHeâs going to rot in jail all alone, and now weâre together. He doesnât matter anymore, does he?âÂ
He shook his head, but his eyebrows were still furrowed. She rose on her tiptoes, kissing him softly. Gods, she loved that feeling. She loved him more than life itself. She pulled back and told him so, and that had the merit of lightening his face a little. âI love you more,â he said, his thumb stroking her waist over her tshirt.Â
She clicked her tongue. âNo one on likes a liar, Whitethorn.âÂ
He grinned, shaking his head. Sheâd missed that face and that expression. He always seemed to be so done with her, and yet he always came back for more. Case point, he cupped her cheek and leaned in to kiss her slowly. As their lips moved, Aelin felt herself getting more and more breathless. She felt lightheaded as he kissed her thoroughly, enough to have her feel dizzy. Yet, she never wanted to pull away. Her lips parted, letting him in. The small noise that came out of him was enough to have her toes curl in her shoes, but Rowan pulled away before the kiss could change tone. Perhaps it was for the best, considering their setting.Â
âWait until we get back home, then Iâll show you just how much I love you.âÂ
She bit her lip, looking up at him. âI canât wait.â She really couldnât. His eyes darkened a little more, and she knew he wondered if they could get away with⌠reuniting now. He had his office, and she knew they both needed it. But⌠Aelin had something to do, and one of them had to stay by Heliaâs side. âSorry, baby.âÂ
He shook his head, and she smiled. Why was she even apologizing? âGo,â he breathed, stealing a quick kiss from her lips. She nodded and kissed him one last time before she left the room.Â
The walk to the office wasnât long enough for Aelin. Her palms got sweaty about two seconds after she left Rowanâs side. It wasnât a conversation she was eager to have but she still knew it had to happen. She had to face her shame, and it was even more important that she did it for Elide. Because she was a true friend, the one deserving of Aelinâs energy.Â
She knocked on Lorcanâs office door, hoping they were still there. They had refused to go home a few hours ago, in case Aelin and Rowan needed anything or if something happened with Helia. She was grateful for their support, for the love they showed Helia. Her little girl would never be alone in this world, she had too many people who loved her.Â
âHey,â she breathed when Lorcan opened the door. She was relieved when she saw his face and didnât see any traces of sleep. At least she hadnât woken them up. âIs Elide there?âÂ
âCome in!â A voice said from inside, and maybe Lorcan took one second too long before opening the door enough for her to get in, but she didnât really care. She quite deserved that one. Aelin took a step into the unfamiliar office and looked around. It had the same layout as Rowanâs but the pieces of furniture were darker than her boyfriendâs. Elide was sitting on the couch, leaning toward the table where food was spread. âYou want an avocado? Thereâs some chocolate syrup on it.â The brunette asked Aelin.Â
She shook her head. She really didnât feel like eating now. Elide snorted and shrugged. âThatâs more for me, then. Iâve been craving these things for days.âÂ
The cravings, right. Aelin hadnât known they could happen so early in pregnancy. Or maybe it wasnât because of the pregnancy at all and Aelin just looked stupid standing there.Â
As if sensing the tension, Lorcan said, âIâm gonna check up on Ro. Be careful.â Aelin wondered what Elide would have to be careful of sitting on a perfectly comfortable couch but⌠she held back any remark. She didnât feel like fighting Lorcan Salvaterre today. Yet, she couldnât hold in a grimace as he leaned in and kissed his girlfriend. She looked perfectly content, and a part of Aelin was glad for it. But⌠Lorcan, seriously? How did he bag someone as great as Elide?Â
Before leaving, the bastard sent her a warning look and she only rolled her eyes, coming to sit beside her friend. âYou look like shit,â Elide commented, shoving another piece of dead fish and rice in her mouth.Â
Aelin snorted, not offended. That was the truth, but she didnât really care. She had more important things to talk about. âI wanted to talk to you about something.âÂ
Elide nodded, swallowing what she was chewing and her back straightened. âAelin, I should haveââ
âI want to be there,â Aelin blurted. âI know I ran away when I found out about your pregnancy but⌠Fuck, Elide Iâm so thrilled for you, and Iâm so ashamed of my reaction. But I want to be with you, I want to help you plan everything, I want to spoil that kid rotten. I want⌠I missed so many parts of your life, but I donât want to miss anything in your childâs life, if youâll allow me. Iâm so sorry I wasnât supporting, Iâm sorry that I ran. I-I shouldnât have.âÂ
Elide grabbed her hand. âYou have nothing to say sorry for. That turd Lorcan messed up, Aelin. I had told him to not say a thing to you until things were better, and if it wasnât for that accident, I would have told you this weekend. Fuck, Lin, your daughter is in a hospital bed, you were sleep deprived and I know and understand how your infertility hurts you.â
She could have sobbed for the normality in her voice when she talked about Aelinâs condition. She wasnât sugarcoating it the way Aedion or Fenrys did, and it felt so relieving.Â
Elide kept going, âI would be thrilled to have you in my childâs life, Aelin.â
âYeah?â She breathed; voice full of hope.Â
Her friend nodded, grabbing her hand. âThereâs something I meant to ask you when I told you.â Aelin was confused but she nodded, urging her friend to go on. âWe thought a little about this with Lorcan, and it just seemed so evident thatââ
âHe proposed?â Aelin asked, so overly eager that she cut off her friend.Â
Elideâs eyes widened, her cheeks turning a bright and intense shade of red. âWhat? No! Are you mad?â
âYouâre going to have a kid with the guy, why act so strange about marriage?â Aelin asked, both amused and worried for her friend.Â
âItâs not the same! Marriage⌠Itâs commitment.âÂ
Aelinâs eyebrows rose. âA child doesnât seem like commitment enough for you?âÂ
Elide fidgeted, looking away. For once, Aelin wasnât on the receiving end of the intrusive questions. It was nice, though she couldnât really enjoy her friendâs discomfort. âItâs justâIâd feel trapped, I think? I donât want a way out, I love Lorcan so, so much Aelin,â and she believed it, she could hear it in her voice. âBut, I donât know⌠We shouldnât get married only because we have a kid on the way. Weâre not in our motherâs generation anymore, you know? Itâs just⌠too fast. I mean, youâre even more afraid of commitment than I am. If Rowan went on one knee now youâd probably freak out.âÂ
She made a humming noise. âI donât know, I rather like what happens when heâs on his knees.â Elide made a noise of disgust, but Aelin simply threw her head back and laughed. When she regained her seriousness she said, âNah, I donât think Iâd run. Iâd make him buy me the most expensive and beautiful dress in town and then we could proceed.âÂ
Elide snorted. âAnd you want him on his knees before or after you put the dress on?âÂ
Aelin bit her lip, pretending to think. Though, the rush of warmth in her body was already telling enough. âOn my wedding day? I better be worshiped multiple times, though I wouldnât say no to some fun with⌠clothes on.âÂ
Elide barked a laugh. âNot afraid of commitment anymore, then?âÂ
Aelin thought about it for a second, then she shook her head. âNo. Iâve been away too long, but we arenât the same Elide. Donât rush to be in synch with me, be in synch with your heart. It is what matters.âÂ
Her friendâs eyes shone with tears, and she squeezed her hand. âI want you to be my kidâs godmother.âÂ
It was as if she was knocked in the chest. âW-what?â
âIf anything happened to me, to Lorcan, we know that you and Rowan would take care of our child in the best way possible. Youâd love them like your own, and I trust you.â
She shook her head, still feeling dizzy and struggling to breathe. âNo.âÂ
One second of silence. Then another. âExcuse me?âÂ
âDonât waste your safety on me. Keep Rowan, and I promise Iâd be there, and I would love your child but⌠You donât have to do this.âÂ
âAelin,â she said her name with fierceness. âYou were my first choice. Not Rowan. And we didnât pick you simply because youâre with him. I picked you because you love with your whole heart, because you know when to put people first. Sometimes you even do it too much. But⌠Aelin, I wouldnât trust a lot of people to take care of my kid, but you are at the top of that tiny list.âÂ
âReally?â She breathed, barely able to keep in the tears and sobs. Itâd be humiliating if she cried now.Â
Elideâs smile turned intimate, one that could only be shared between two people who deeply cared for one another. âOf course.âÂ
Aelin bit the inside of her cheek and looked away, âThen yes, I suppose. At least I will be able to provide a refuge whenever that child see past the barriers of biology and wants to escape their dad.âÂ
Elide barked a laugh, shaking her head. She took a bite of her avocado. âHe acts all brave but heâs been worried for you, you know.âÂ
âWhat?âÂ
She nodded and hummed. âI think he has a soft spot for you, but just a tiny one.âÂ
Aelinâs smile turned sly. âOh, Iâm gonna have so much fun with this.â
They stayed in a comfortable silence for a while, Aelin observing her friend eat. Then, Elide broke the silence, âHow are you coping?âÂ
Aelin thought for a second, and she let curiosity win her over. She grabbed one of the avocados and poured some of that chocolate syrup on top of it. âIâm dealing. Honestly, I think itâs finally becoming easier, you know? And I know that you and the others probably think that itâs because itâs going better with Rowan but⌠No. I just, I donât know, I just donât care anymore. I want my family and I happy, and thatâs it.âÂ
âIâm proud of you, and of the work youâve done. Rowan helped, but you did it all.âÂ
Aelin smiled and took a bite of the food before gagging, reaching for the nearest bin. âWhat the hell, Elide!âÂ
The brunette was laughing. âWhat? Itâs the hormones!â
Aelin rolled her eyes, supposing it wouldnât be the last time she heard this phrase. Somehow there was no jealousy in her heart, simply excitement for what was to come.
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hi morgan!
just dropping by to say i'm sending you all the mental and emotional strength and warm hugs right now--you've got this!! love you đŤśđŤś
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A/N: hereâs the prologue to this new fic Iâm working on called âSweet As Sugar!â Masterlist is coming soon! Hope you enjoy!!
Summary: After accidentally killing the biggest crime leaderâs second in command and getting kidnapped by a literal mafia called âThe Cadreâ (how stupid, she knows) Aelin Galathynius doesnât think her life can get any shittier. Until it doesâŚ
With the choice to either leave the giant mansion in the middle of nowhere and be hunted for the rest of her life by the deadliest mafia in Erilea, The Valg or stay and live with the deadliest man in the world, Rowan Whitethorn Aelin has to pick the right choice, but all she can worry about is trying to learn to bake to keep her parents family bakery operating.
Word count: 797
Aelin Galathynius had done a lot of stupid things in her life. A lot. Like one time dying her hair pink and another time literally sneaking into an amusement park at 3 AM because she was bored. But, this⌠this just topped the fucking cake.
Blood splashed on her apron, mixing with the flour and frosting she knew already covered the pink fabric. Her mouth hung wide open and shock and terror washed over her as the man in front of her crumbled to the floor, his own gun that had been in his hand, falling to the concrete with a clank that echoed in the alleyway.
Oh my god, she had just killed a man!
âIââ she stuttered, but she couldnât form words, not as blood spread across the floor of the alleyway, coating it in dark red that was illuminated by the moonlight.
Aelin swallowed thickly.
âYou just killed himâŚâ the man who was just being threatened by the person she had just killed said. Surprise was clear in his accented voice.
Aelin nodded slowly, backing away.
âThanks, I guess,â the man said nervously with a chuckle and Aelin immediately snapped her gaze to him, eyes still very wide.
âThanks?! I just killed a man!â
âYeah, thanks for saving me,â the man said, stepping out from the shadows he had been hidden in.
Aelin immediately lifted the gun, ready to shoot if it was needed, but the man only put his hands in the air to show he wasnât armed. âDonât worry sweetheart, thatâs actually my gun in your hand, Iâm not going to hurt you,â he said as if this was just a casual thing and there wasnât a dead body in front of them.
He was beautiful, with tan skin, onyx eyes and shoulder-length golden waves, a little playful grin on his face.
Aelin shouldâve let the man kill him, or better yet, kill him herself. âYou better stay away from me!â she said, backing away further.
She didnât know what she was going to do, she was too overwhelmed and this cocky, annoying prick that she had decided to save instead of minding her own goddamn business wasnât helping.
The man just sighed. âOkay and whatâre you going to do if I stay away from you and you call the cops?â he asked, raising a perfectly groomed brow. âYou have my gun and just murdered someone. Do you have the memory of a goldfish or something?â
Aelin growled, totally ready to make the death toll of the night go from one to two.
The man took a few tentative steps forward, in case she decided to pull the trigger heâd have enough time to dodge the bullet, but luckily Aelin already had a plan. The second he was close enough she kicked him in the balls, hard, not waiting to watch him fall to the ground, only listening to his grunt of pain as she dashed away down the alley.
âWhat the heck, Fenrys? We heard shots. What happened?â a new, deeper voice said, but Aelin didnât turn around, just kept running. âOh my god did you just kill Erawen?!â
âNo,â the man on the groundâ Fenrys grunted. âI didnât. She did,â he said. Aelin didnât bother listening, only running faster. âWell donât just stand there like an idiot! Get her!
She thought about screaming into the empty streets, maybe someone would look out their window and call 911, concerned for the girl who was running away from something, screaming like a deranged banshee, but that probably wasnât the best idea. She was literally holding a gun and blood was splattered over her clothes.
Someone grabbed onto her arm, holding it in a vice grip, causing her to shriek.
âLet go of me!â she yelled, the gun dropping out of her hand. She tried to wiggle out of the manâs grip, but he was strong, holding onto her tightly.
âStop fighting,â the man hissed lowly.
âLeave me alone! Iâm calling the police!â
The man huffed, almost as if he was laughing.
How dare he, Aelin thought, flushing crimson. When she got out of this, she was gonna kick him to the Southern Continent.
âDid you get her?â the voice from earlier that had been talking to Fenrys said.
âYes,â the man holding her replied, his voice strained as she kicked. âStop it,â he hissed.
Aelin only continued. Who cares anymore, sheâd rather go to prison than be kidnapped by these psychos. âHelp me! Help me! Iâm being kidnapped!â
âStop,â the man holding her hissed, but Aelin only yelled louder.
âLook, weâre really sorry for this,â the other man said, stepping forward. Before Aelin could see his face he pushed a cloth in her face.
A sweet scent filled her nose before the world around her went dark.
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