Nephilim and the Nun novel Chapter 28

Rhea:

I woke up to an empty bed. The rays of light streaming through the windows landed on my eyes that were opened. I squinted my eyes to get used to the light. Stretching my limbs on the bed, my mind traveled to the incidents of the night before.

Mom.

He didn't let me see her. She must be so heartbroken thinking I'm dead.

Tears filled my eyes at the thought. I wiped them away before they could fall from my eyes. 

I stayed in bed, thoughts of my mom consuming me. I had no intention to start the day till my stomach rumbled. Hunger slammed into me, making me groan.

Climbing out of bed, I trudged into the bathroom to clean up. Thereafter, I strutted into the kitchen to see Quinn beside the stove. He was cooking, covered in sweats and an apron.

The simple sight should be illegal. 

He must have heard my footsteps because he turned to me, giving me his full attention. Though his naked torso was covered in an apron, it wasn't wide enough to cover his pectorals.

The man put all Greek gods to shame with his extremely good looks. I couldn't resist him when he looked like he was as sexy as hell.

Deep down, I knew it would burn me but he was unavoidable

 My eyes zeroed in on his nipples that slipped out of the apron. I licked my suddenly dried lips, wanting to flick my tongue against the flat buds.

"You know what to do baby"

Even before I looked at him, I heard the smirk dripping from his words. When my eyes landed on him, they were gleaming with amusement and mischief. The short length of his dirty blonde hair gave him a boyish appearance, though nothing was boyish about the 7 ft man towering above me.

Ignoring his comment, I walked towards the coffee maker to get a mug of coffee. I expected him to return to his cooking instead, I felt strong arms wrap around my waist, pulling me into a hard chest. He rested his head on my shoulder.

"I'm sorry but I can't let you harm yourself. I did it to keep you safe" he said, realizing a breath.

My shoulders slumped in defeat. I knew he was right but I just couldn't take not being able to see mom when I was so close to her.

"Rhea…" He called in a soft voice, waiting for an answer.

"I understand your reasons" I finally spoke.

He spun me around to face him, staring into my eyes. Yet, his hands never left my waist. His hand on my waist was stirring up feelings I didn't want and couldn't have. Yet my body craved them.

I attempted stepping away from him but his hold on me was getting stronger. I felt his hands sliding down to my ass. They grabbed my ass cheeks, pressing me tightly against him. Through our clothing, I felt his hard erection pressing against my stomach.

Without warning, he slammed his lips to mine, kissing me possessively. I kissed him back unable to resist him. Even when warning bells clanked in my head, I found myself pulling him closer for more. I opened up for him and he slipped his tongue in, exploring every corner of my mouth. I sucked on it softly and he growled. His arms around me pulled me closer as though he couldn't get close enough.

His expert tongue worked mine, making me wish it was somewhere else. His kisses made my legs jello, sending thrills to all parts of my body. His hands weren't roaming my body but I felt tingles all over.

When he finally pulled away, he winked at me, smirking. He returned to the food on the stove, leaving me hot and bothered, wanting more like he always does.

Frowning in disappointment, I took a sip from my lukewarm coffee. 

That was when I remembered he was supposed to deliver a letter to Elliott that contained pictures of mom.

"Have you delivered Elliott's letter?"

"I have. Last night while you were sound asleep". He turned to me, grinning.

"What did the letter say?" I took another sip from my coffee before abandoning it on the counter and moving to sit on one of the stools of the kitchen island.

"Something along the lines of…" he paused like he was trying to recall what he'd written. "Yeah...I told him he needed to stay away from the General's business to avoid being exposed. If not, the general will expose him and your mom will be there to testify against him"

On hearing the last part, my eyes widened.

"No...no. You can't use her as bait". I cried out.

I knew Elliott. He wouldn't care about the consequences. He'd go after her and all of my mission would have been in vain.

"He'll kill her". I cried out, tears filling my eyes as I buried my head in my hands, resting them on the kitchen island.

I can't lose her. I kept on chanting in my head. She was my only family. Even if my supposed father was alive, he'd never be a father figure to me. I hated him more than words could explain.

"Shhh," Quinn whispered close to my ear, wrapping his arms around me. "He won't. I'm keeping an eye on her".

"while you're here?" I latched out, raising my head to glare at him.

Using that opportunity, his hand grabbed my chin, lifting it so I was staring into his silver orbs.

"I promise you. I won't let him harm her".

Before I could fire back a response, he sealed his lips to mine, shutting me up with a kiss. I closed my eyes, melting into the kiss but shortly afterward, he pulled away.

"Trust me". He muttered and I nodded, hoping he could protect her while also trying to protect himself and me.