The Rejected Alpha's Vengeance

Chapter 386 I Love You, Always

[HAWI]

"It was the only way."

"For what, my beautiful?" Ruru asked, her eyes never leaving Hawi's even as her thumb traced the beautiful plump lips that were staring at her. Ruru could smell Hawi's desire, but she was determined to focus

"To get your attention," Hawi whined needily, making Ruru smile at her, all the anger forgotten. Rukiya was always going to have a soft spot for Hawi and knowing that even in this wild mission her mate needed her was comforting.

She loved her and always wanted the best for her, which was also why Ruru kissed Hawi's forehead gently, in reassurance. She hadn't done that in a while because she had been busy with their journey, but this was a needed break.

"You always, always have my attention. As long as you're here, I'm not going anywhere, remember?" Ruru recalled earnestly as she sat next to Hawi as if to remind her that she truly wasn't going to leave.

"But you were mad at me, and… I d… I didn't know what else to do," Hawi pouted.

"Oh, love… my beautiful love," Ruru said as she kissed Hawi's cheeks gently

"I'm sorry… I—" Hawi said

"Is that why you had her cast the spell? Because you thought—"

"I just didn't want you to be sad anymore. I messed up and this is all my fault and—" Hawi enabled only for Ruru to shut her up with a kiss as they fell onto the grass, ignoring the fact that their friends had disappeared on them.

The kiss was gentle and not rushed, like they were letting each other convey their feelings through it. The sparks they were experiencing were blowing up and if they weren't careful, they would be fucking right here in the open, but then it wasn't like there was anyone warned, right?

"Nothing is your fault, my beautiful. We all knew what we were getting into when we embarked on this mission. There were ups and downs we would face. I don't care if I have to eat berries or cherries or whatever the fuck we have on the menu each night," Ruru said when they pulled back, their lips swollen and their bodies tangled.

Hawi was resting her head on Ruru's arm, and they were snuggled up, you would think that they were just two souls on a date out, and not two people who had the fate of the world in their hands.

Then again, they had each other's fate to worry about too, yeah?

They had a love to cultivate and watch bloom, because they owed each other that. They deserved happiness and more, and there wasn't anything they wouldn't do to make sure it all worked out in the end.

"But—" Hawi tried as she traced a hand along Ruru's face. Her mate was beautiful and the evening sun was shining on her face, making her glow so beautifully and so perfectly, that Hawi could see herself falling in love with the Greyson girl over again.

"No, baby… Listen to me. I was angry because you haven't taken a break. You haven't slept a wink since you let Amina go. You've been taking care of us, watching over us even when it's hard for you.

"You sacrificed everything to make sure the mission was a success even though the chances of us getting to our destination early were minimal. You made everything feel better so we could feel whole, and you left yourself unattended," Ruru growled slowly.

She was disappointed in Hawi and she wasn't going to hide it. They were a team out here and the show is once again shouldering the burden on her own. They all could take care of themselves and rely on each other.

Just because Hawi was superior to them all didn't mean she had to shoulder everything. They had agreed to make things work over the past ten months and this time wasn't supposed to be any different.

They had found a home in each other and they ended up trusting in that little home of theirs.

"You are my world, all of you,'' Hawi tried to argue and Ruru understood her, but then what if this time, instead of trying to save everyone, Hawi focused on living too? They were a team for that and the sudden change wasn't needed, right?

"But all I care about is how you feel," Ruru said before adding;

"I would walk on shit for you, if that meant seeing you smile. I want to see you happy, Hawi. I want to see you smile often, I want to be there for you, but I can't do that if you shoulder everything on your own.

"I get that we came on this mission without putting our feelings on the line, but that won't stop my heart from beating for you each time. That won't make me not want to take care of you.

"I love you, more than anyone in the world and hell's damned, I refuse to watch your shoulder everything," Ruru scolded as she stared into Hawi's inviting eyes. Their faces were so close, and they could breathe each other in.

Every word that Ruru spoke was loud and clear and her emotions were evident too.

She understood that Hawi did this for her attention, but then hurting herself wasn't part of the plan, that wasn't how to go about it and Ruru wouldn't stop reminding her beautiful mother about it.

"I—"

"Let me take care of you, baby. Let me help you out. We are a unit, my love. Without you, all of this is meaningless to me. I can always get revenge for Adolf some other day, but I am here now, because of you, for you, to make sure that everything is right.

"And I can't do that if you keep shouldering everything. I understand that it's not easy, but how about we work it out together?" Ruru insisted, her voice lowering as she traced Hawi's face like it was the only thing for her today.

Well, there was no lie in that, because Ruru had already noticed that Nick was missing and she hadn't asked what had happened to the man like Hawi had expected.

"I don't deserve you," Hawi whispered with a pout as she leaned closer to Ruru, their bodies tangling in the process. She was resting her head on Ruru's chest as they watched the sun set in the distance. This was what happiness looked like for them.

"But you're the only one for me, love. Just you and no one else," Ruru said and Hawi blushed softly.

"I love you."

"I won't lose you, no matter what comes our way, even if I have to fight the moon goddess for you. I live for you. I exist for you. Everything I do, is for you, and I wouldn't have it any other way," Ruru reminded for the hundredth time.

She hated that Hawi had felt so insecure, but at the same time, she loved that Hawi was doing everything to get her. It was impressive and if Ruru was being honest, she loved that Hawi still wanted her even at war.

"Anything?" Hawi asked with a sudden eagerness, making Ruru lift a brow at how her baby's face had suddenly lit up.

"What's going on in that head of yours, pretty?" Ruru curiously asked as she saw Hawi stare at her with puppy eyes, and that was also how Ruru knew this was one she wouldn't win, not that she ever wanted to win against Hawi anyway.

"It's a warm evening," Hawi said mischievously.

"Yes, it is."

"A good time for a swim."

"The water is cold."

"I can warm us both up."

"You'll be the death of me."

"How about I be your lifeline,'' Hawi responded cheekily as she peppered kisses on Ruru's face, down to the crook of her neck that was bare for Hawi to see. Ruru had long submitted to the bind, so when Hawi nibbled and kissed her mark, she knew she was down for.

"That's… Nghh… tha… One way to put it… fuck," Ruru whined as she successfully failed to make a coherent sentence. Maybe it's because of the woman who was cupping her sex like it was an easter bunny, and they were high on lust and desire for more.

"How would you like that?" Hawi asked as she used her free hand to lift Ruru's shirt up, giving her access to the full cups on her chest, with her peeking areolas making Hawi almost lose her mind in the process.

"Hold on… Malika–" Ruru voiced though it came off as a whisper when she felt Hawi's lips perched on her nipples. She couldn't remember the last time she had been touched like this but goodness, Ruru felt like her world was suddenly starry.

All her senses were against her and she wasn't about to complain, not that it will make her want to stop this. She was simply letting her mate know their circumstances though deep down she had a feeling that no one would be coming to her rescue.

"Hmm," Hawi let out as she sucked, nibbled, and bit Ruru's nipples, while her hand that had been cupping Ruru's sex found its way into her woman's pants that had loosened up somewhere along the way, not that Hawi cared right now.

"Oh hell…" Ruru groaned when she felt Hawi's hand rubbing her groin while her mouth worked wonders on her boobs. They were both sexually starved, but Ruru hadn't imagined she would be this starved.

"You're leaking, sweetheart," Hawi chuckled darkly.

"Nghh... Fuck… Wh–"

"Oh, I'll fuck you, alright, but first–" Hawi teased as she flicked Ruru's clit, making the Greyson alpha let out a groan.