"My son?" Gabriel looks at the former prince of the higher realm with hesitation. Mirai and Pebby step away, keeping some distance from the former prince. Raye frowns, clenching his teeth. After Aeline's death and before Ari's death, this man had done many atrocious deeds against the cursed children. Other people might not care, but they can't live as if nothing happened.
"Yes." Aren senses resentment coming from Raye and others. They are avoiding his gaze. It's not like he can't understand why. In his way, he's trying to make up for his crimes. He glances at the invisible figure in his arm. "We can't hear him. Maybe he can write something down for us."
Ai stays still in his arms. The spirits had taught him how to read and write before he became the way he is now. His father's keep focusing on the wrong spot. His face is here -- not there. He can't tell them that.
"Here." Pebby gives a small notepad and a pen to Aren. "Maybe he can use this."
Kresi has been studying Aren curiously. It's the same boy whom she challenged a long time ago. She died before he could find her. Aren Starfire is different from how she imagined him to be. Though he has the same vivid green eyes and vermillion hair, he doesn't have the cruelty that his mother had. His smile is easy and relaxing. There is no hidden agenda in his eyes. His skin is tanner than the nobles of the higher realm. His face is symmetrical; there's a hint of a moustache. He has a high nose; and beautiful phoenix eyes.
He's so different. It's hard to believe that he was a prince once.
"Ai, if you can hear me, can you communicate with us using the notepad and pen." Aren takes the notepad and pen from Pebby. When he takes it toward Ai, the pen and paper are taken by the invisible child. Raye watches the pen scribbling something on the paper with bewilderment.
Aren glances at the paper and smiles. "He's saying that he's happy to meet us all."
Overwhelmed with emotions, Gabriel reaches for the boy's face, touching his mouth accidentally. A pair of small hands grab his hand and place them on what feels like a child's cheek. His eyes become wet when he tries to imagine what his son looked like, bursting into sobs. "I am sorry, my son."
Kresi looks down, sighing. It's her fault. Within fifteen days, she will do everything to help the Renasir.
"Oh, where did they go?" Pebby inquires. The Dark God and the Renasir are gone.
Ai turns his head, looking at the spot where Ari was standing a while ago. Did that bad god take away his pretty sister when he was distracted? Tensed, he squirms to get out Aren's arms. Aren holds him tighter to his chest. "Little Brother, don't leave like this. Lady will come back soon. She told me that she wanted us to spend some time together."
Ai raises his chin and looks at his elder brother, furrowing his little brows, clearly suspicious of Aren's words.
"I am telling the truth." Aren beams at him. "She might get mad at you if you misbehave. Lady is really strict."
The little child turns the page of the notepad and smacks Aren's chest with it. Aren reads the content loudly. "When will she come back?"
How would Aren know? Ari was definitely taken away by the Dark God. Although he's sure that she would return, he has no idea when she will come back. "After some time."
Ai grimaces at him. Surely, things are not as they seem.
"Ai." Kresi steps closer to Aren and Ai. "Your brother, father, and I am also here. We met you today for the first time. We want to know more about you. If you spend some time with us, I am sure that it would make her happy."
The child curls his fingers, peering at Kresi quietly. After a tense minute, he writes something on the paper.
"I will wait for her." Aren smiles after reading the words. "Ai, I am going to make you something delicious that our mother used to make."
Gabriel blinks his eyes when he hears that. Aeline also had a good side. Maybe only her son had seen that side of her. "Come to my place."
Mirai, Pebby, Raye, and Kresi walk behind Gabriel and Aren. Ai keeps turning his head. His eyes search for Ari. The only thing that is keeping him from looking for Ari is that she might get angry if he doesn't listen to her. He knows that she got mad at the bad god because of him. He won't make the same mistake as that bad good.
***
As soon as they manifest in their bedroom, Adira pushes her down on the bed. He grasps her jaw and presses his lips against hers, penetrating her mouth with his tongue. His large hands wander to her bosoms, kneading them with a little resentment. She grabs his shoulders, curling her toes as he pokes, teases, and plays with her tongue until her face becomes red. Adira raises his head, taking a long glance at her face. Her dark eyes are dazed. She pants for air, watching him with a hint of lust and anger.
"Don't kiss anyone else again," Adira tells her with a low commanding voice.
"What about our children?" She raises her brows, narrowing her eyes. "Are you still going to act like an idiot when we have children?"
"You can't kiss anyone else," He tells her, "I will kiss our children for you."
"You are…" She has no words for him. Idiot? Fool? Someone who needs a hard smack on his head? "Don't be like this."
"Are you okay if I kiss other people?" Adira's eyes become soft. "I understand that I have to share you with other people you care about, but I want to be one who has the largest space in your heart."
Ari sighs. Though she understands him, she also wants to beat him up. "You are already the one I love the most."
"More than that nameless child?" Adira looks at her with expectation. "Right?"
"Yes, yes." Ari slaps his cheek lightly, blushing a little. Comparing himself to a kid… So childish!
"You like children so much," Admiral mumbles with a deep frown. "I should give you a child before we get married."
"Wait." Ari's protests are stopped by Adira's kiss. In an instant, she is suddenly naked with him on the bed. His long fingers part her soft folds and rub her clit. She doesn't know why his touches make her go crazy like this. He knows exactly where to touch and how to make her body ache for him.
He nibbles her ear, trailing down to her breast, taking her erect pink nipple in his mouth. Still jealous, he bites it lightly to punish her, hearing her gasp. Ari grabs his hair hard, clutching him closer with her arms. He flicks her nipple hard as his two long fingers move in and out of her wetness. He stops and pressed his fingers against her slippery wall, squeezing her other breast.
Her body is growing hot, flames flowing through her vessels. She wants him. A lot. She raises her chin, opening her mouth wide, reaching the climax as waves of pleasure wash over her.
He stops suddenly and looks at her. "Are you going to break up with me again?"
"???" She gawks at him.
Is that important right now?