Castellanos - A Flame That Never Dies novel Chapter 7

This Lycan of mine refused to leave. So, he ended up staying the night. Or the early morning. As much as I complained and threatened, he refused to let go of me. But no matter how much I denied, I loved being wrapped around by his warm embrace and his delicious scent which was now spreading onto me.

I had a quick shower and changed into my silk night gown. When I stepped out the bathroom, I found him lying on the bed with his top half resting on the headboard. A brilliant smile fell on his face as I walked towards him. I fold my arms and squint my brows at him.

He too seemed to have changed into a lose pair of trouser and a white round neck top. “What?” He smirks at me.

“What are you doing on my bed? And how come you-” The words got stuck in my throat as I saw a big bag right next to the bed. “What is that?” I point towards the bag, but my eyes were glaring at him.

But he just shrugs. “It’s just my spare clothing. I was in a hurry so that’s all I managed to get for now. But don’t worry, I’ll have all my belongings here later.” He casually says.

I scoff at him, dumbfounded. “No, no, no. You are not staying here.” I move towards him. “You are leaving first thing in the morning.”

But he just grabs my arm and pulls me to him. I fall on him and he quickly turns over with me in his arms, so we are both lying on the bed. “Sleep, mate. I’m tired.” He grumbles but I know that he’s smiling.

The electric current zaps all over my body as he snuggles into me, his arms tightly wrapped around my waist. A gasp leaves my lips when I feel him place his lips on top of my head, giving me a soft kiss.

I freeze amidst my struggles to get off his unbreakable hold.

“Sleep, Eliana.” His whisper thrums my heart, and I feel calm. As if a spell was cast on me, my eyes starts to close, and I relax into his warm embrace. I inhale him as I too unconsciously snuggle my face on his hard chest which soon vibrates as he lets out a deep grumble.

The flame is my heart finally calms to its once soft glow. My breathing evens as I fall deep into sleep. I slept without a worry, without the constant nightmares. I truly slept for the first time in the last two decades. Finally sleep came to me, as did a lonely drop of tear that fell down the side of the bridge of my nose. But I was happy.

I was where I always wished to be. In the arms of my mate where I felt safe. Protected. I felt forgiven.

This was what I needed. Someone to tell me that it was okay without any words passing their lips. I wanted someone to pull me in their embrace and hold me tight, so I don’t slip past them. So, I don’t escape again.

All I ever wanted was my mate.

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