Chapter 2
It was time to grow a pair and bring his mate back, and if that meant touching her in ways he only allowed himself to dream of then so be it. No one would leave him alone about it, and he knew deep down they were right. There was nothing in any of her tests that showed something was wrong. She was 100 percent healthy except for the fact she wouldn’t fucking wake up. Ciyrs had tried everything, done every test he could think of and so had Eden.
He locked his door yet again and made his way back to his room where she lay peacefully. This time he slid under the blanket and pulled her close. She was definitely warm. Her skin was smooth. He felt like a giant compared to her. She was small, and she was perfect. He could treat her like a delicate flower if she so desired. She was already his everything, and he didn’t even know her. He didn’t have to. All he needed to know was that she was his.
He took a deep breath and nuzzled her neck as he lifted the shirt Eliana had put on her. Running his fingers over her smooth skin he closed his eyes and took in her scent. She felt warm and good lying next to him. He yearned for her touch. Sliding his hand up he ran his finger over her bare nipple and swore he heard her gasp, but when he pulled back there was nothing.
Now he watched her and continued massaging her small breasts. He loved how soft her skin was and after taking it slow he slid his hand back down her torso. He dipped his hand beneath her panties and gasped. She was wet. He locked his eyes on her face as he ran his finger over her in slow circles.
At first nothing changed, but then her body began to shake. He kept his eyes on her for any sign of discomfort or waking up. Her eyes fluttered behind her closed lids and he leaned forward and kissed her lips. They were warm and a bit dry but he didn’t care. Then he slid a finger inside of her rocking it into her like he would if he were making love to her. It wasn’t long before he felt her body tighten up.
Her body jerked, and he felt the rush of her orgasm right before she screamed. Gyyx held her body as she shook with her climax before he slid his finger out. When he looked at his mate her eyes were open and the most beautiful brown eyes stared back at him. Her lips were parted, and she let out a moan to rival the goddesses.
“Thank fuck you’re awake!” Gyyx lifted her into his arms and held her close. She lay limply until he started to sob. For the first time in a very long time he let go of all the emotions he had held back.
She was slow to move, but her thin arm wrapped around his neck and her fingers ran through his flattened Mohawk. He vibrated by her touch, and when she pulled his head back he looked at her with tear filled eyes.
She shook her head and he wasn’t sure if she could talk, but then she pressed her lips against his lightly. “Thank you,” she whispered.
He smiled. “Anytime, sweetheart. Let me get you something to drink.”
She nodded and he slid her off of his lap and onto the mattress before springing out of bed to go get her a drink. He came back with a cold glass filled to the brim with ice and water. He stuck a straw in the glass to make it easier.
He held the glass as she sipped her water watching him with what looked like curiosity.
When she spit the straw out he set the glass on the table next to his bed. “What’s your name?”
“Leia and you’re Gyyx?” She pushed her stringy hair from her face and blushed. “I said it right?”
She did and he nodded. “So you were aware while you were—sleeping?”
“Yes, I tried to wake up, but it felt like I was being chained down. I couldn’t wake up no matter how much I tried. I listened. You shouldn’t have been upset. It wasn’t your fault I wasn’t waking up.”
“I thought by doing what I just did, it would be violating you. I couldn’t bear to do it without your permission.”
“Thank you for that. It’s very sweet that you struggled so badly to touch me that way.”
“So you heard everything huh?”
She nodded and gave him a small smile. “I did.”
“Shit.”
She chuckled but it turned into a cough, and he quickly grabbed her water so she could get a drink. “I’m still so tired. I didn’t exactly sleep during those days. I was constantly trying to break out of whatever held me back. It was strange, I was in my own head, it was like sleep paralysis but more intense and let’s just say I never want to experience anything like that again.”
“Then you need to rest.”
Her eyes lit up and she gasped. “Where’s the girl who saved me? I want to thank her. She could have left me instead of dragging me out of that hell.”
“She’s here still. After you rest and stuff, everyone will want to meet you. You’re my mate.”
She blushed. “I gathered, from what everyone said. I soaked in a lot of information while I was out.” She reached out and grazed his cheek. “It’s why your eyes are orange right?”
“Yes,” he whispered.
She tilted her head to the side. “So because I’m your mate, touching me—intimately was able to pull me out of whatever was going on with me?”
He shrugged. “I guess so. It was Eliana’s idea. I fought it for several days, but after my father came today, well I needed to just try. I hope you aren’t angry with me.”
She shook her head. “No I’m not. Right now I’d like for you to lay with me and sleep. You didn’t really sleep much either, and I think we could both use some rest.”
He yawned and nodded. “I was afraid to sleep.”
“Shh. It’s all right I get it.” The she laid down pulling him down too. She held his hand, and he buried his face into her hair breathing her in.
“Don’t stay asleep this time.”
“I won’t,” she muttered and then her breathing evened out.
Gyyx listened to her soft snores until he too fell asleep. She was home and everything was okay in his world.