With his hands and jaws clenched, he felt bad. He forced her into this. It's surprising that she doesn't hate him.
But that feeling she has...she wants to kill it. The second woman in his life but the first he has this feeling for. Though he thought he had it back then, but now he realised he never had it.
Why is she trying to kill her feelings, huh?! He admits he's falling for her, but she doesn't want him. Isn't he worthy? Why won't she love him? He wanted to grow his feelings. He wanted to love her. He likes every aspect of her. He feels she belongs to him. But why won't she love him? Why?
He had thought last night to give up finding his bride, and be with her. But maybe that's a terrible idea. Because he would keep suffering.
Also, she's hurt. Why do they both suffer? But her pain hurts him more than his. Why? Should he let this feeling grow? Would she love him and not betray him?
Ryan pinched the skin between his brows, closing his eyes. Maybe she wouldn't. She's feels every man is like her father. Just like he feels every woman is like Nayla.
He opened his eyes and looked at her. Admiring her beauty, her boldness and what not. Memories of the little moments they shared crossed his mind.
Her delicate flawless face under his palms. Her natural rosy lips which he always have the urge to kiss.... The moment he held her in his arms.... The moment she held him tight. Her melodious voice which he always want to hear. Her body against his.... His lips against hers...
Ryan gulped, burying his face in his palms, he took a deep breath. He would let it grow. At least try a human. But he suddenly became scared. Scared that her might hurt her. Scared that she would leave him when she finds out he's a demon. Scared that she wouldn't love him back.
He's in a dilemma now where he can't make decisions. What should he do?
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Amaya and Arianna stood on an isolated scary land, holding each other's hand. The sky was dark, the surroundings were tinted in shades of orange and red. It was like they were in another world with no one except both of them.
"Where are we mum?" Arianna asked
"I don't know" Amaya answered "Let's try to find our way back home. It's scary here and there's no one"
Amaya held her daughter's hand tightly as they walked further.
Suddenly a man appeared in front of them. He had red eyes, fangs and claws. Dressed in black, he held a sword in his hand.
"Who are you?" Amaya asked.
"Your death" he replied, walking towards them in fierce steps.
"My death?" Amaya asked as they both inched backwards.
"You both actually"
Breathing heavily they thought to run as he came closer. They took to their heels, but he again appeared in front of them.
"Where are you running to?" he asked.
"You want to kill us" Arianna said
"Of course. But I'll start with your mother first"
"Run, Aria" Amaya said
"Mum, I can't leave you here"
"Just go! I'll be fine"
"Mum..." Hesitantly, she took steps to run.
"I never approved of that" he waved his index and Arianna went flying, falling with a thud.
"Argh!" She groaned.
Amaya rushed to her, and helped her stand. "You two were supposed to die that night, but he saved you. I'll just complete what I started" he said.
Amaya pushed Arianna protectively behind her back "You can't hurt us" Arianna said
"My sword here says I can" he smirked
"Don't hurt my daughter"
"I don't receive orders from humans" he stretched his hand forward and like a magnet, he pulled Amaya's neck into his hands. His claws digging into her flesh. She groaned in pain, suffocating.
Seeing he wasn't focused on her, Arianna took a wood stealthily, hitting him on his head. With his other hand he hit her hard, releasing his hold on Amaya. Both falling with a thud.
"W-What...wrong have w-we done?" She managed to ask. "Why do you want to kill us?"
"The wrong you committed was having her" he pointed his sword at Arianna who laid on the ground, groaning. "So the punishment is death. Now you would die"
"No...." Arianna breathed.
He lifted Amaya up, her eyes red and blurry. Tightening his grip on the hilt, he dug the blade into her belly. She groaned painfully.
"No!" Arianna screamed, tears misting her eyes. He drew the blade out and Amaya fell. Arianna rushed to her mother who bled profusely.
"Mum..."
"Ari..." She breathed painfully, couching out blood. "I love you, Ari"
"No...No. Y-You can't leave"
"Your mother loves you, Aria"
"Mum.... Please"
Amaya's eyes closed slowly, giving her last breath.
"Mum?" Arianna called "Mum.... Get up. We...we still have to go home." She cried. "Don't go. Don't leave me... please"
"Tut, tut, tut. What a tragic scene" he said "it's your turn now. At least I'm giving you a chance to meet with her"
Ari crawled backwards in fear. "Please.... Spare me. Spare me"
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Ryan read a file in his hands, when a sudden pain struck his heart.
"Argh!" He groaned, the files falling to floor. He rubbed his chest, trying to bear the pain. It wasn't that painful, but it hurts.
"N-No...you can't leave"
"Mum.... don't go"
His pain increased by every word he heard. He stood up to found the voice. Though it was distant, it was still so close. With staggered steps, he walked forward to wherever his legs took him.
His legs came to a halt in front of her. He frowned at the state he saw her in. Arianna shivered in fear as she laid on the couch. Tears streaming down her face.
"Don't leave me" she said. His brows furrowed. Are they tampering with her dream?
"Please....spare me" she shivered. So the pain was because of her?
"Please spare me" she kept saying. Beads of sweat breaking on her forehead, she got drenched in both sweat and tears.