Omega's Rebirth

Neveah was surprised to awaken to Menarx’s arms around her, her eyes were still heavy with sleep but she leaned up slightly.

Menarx loosened his hold on Neveah’s waist so she could turn over and Neveah was even more astonished to find Lord Everon also stood there, leaning against the table.

"I will report to My Liege." Everon said, nodding in greeting to Neveah before he took his leave.

Neveah’s gaze then moved to Menarx who stared back at her.

"How come...they said you’d come in a day’s time...?" Neveah asked in confusion.

"Does it hurt?" Menarx replied to Neveah’s question with a question of his own, his hand moving down to linger just above her injured side.

Neveah winced on instinct before she quickly adjusted her features, but it was too late, Menarx already caught it.

A myriad of emotions swirled in Menarx’s eyes, worry, relief and many others Neveah could not quite identify.

It was not Neveah’s intention to worry Menarx, but she knew covering up her pain would only hurt Menarx more.

"I... terribly." Neveah admitted quietly, there was no use denying it.

Menarx exhaled audibly, resting his head against Neveah’s.

"Forgive me, beloved. Wherever you are... I will be there."

"I have come late this time, but never again... I swear it. I will always be by your side." Menarx vowed in a quiet whisper.

He said the words with such solemn promise that Neveah could feel how deeply and truly he meant them.

Neveah could also see how deeply it hurt Menarx to see that she had been hurt.

It was a strangely heartwarming feeling, knowing that you were so dearly treasured by someone even more than you treasured your own self.

Especially for Neveah who had relied on no one else but her own self all her life.

"I know." Neveah replied, relaxing into Menarx’s hold.

Neveah lay her head against Menarx’s chest, breathing in his familiar scent.

All the tension that had lingered since Neveah had been locked down in that dwarf cell eased away.

Menarx brought along with him a rare feeling of reassurance and more than that, his presence carried a sense of home.

Or whatever this warm feeling was, Neveah herself was not certain what home felt like but whatever it was, Neveah was sure it was just this warm.

Menarx’s effect on Neveah was growing and Neveah knew it too.

"I may have offended His Grace." Neveah confessed in a quiet tone, her voice muffled against Menarx’s chest.

"So I heard...it would not be the first time too." Menarx asked with a quiet chuckle.

"Did you hear how?" Neveah asked.

Menarx hummed in response.

"Why? Could my stubborn little wolf possibly regret her actions already?." Menarx asked in amusement.

"You’re not angry at me?" Neveah asked to be sure.

"Do you really wish for me to answer that?" Menarx asked.

Neveah nodded slowly though Menarx’s words had her wincing.

"Jian is my brother, my king. I have sworn a lifetime oath to him and he is of greater importance to me than my own life."

"I never thought there would come a time when there would be anyone that I valued as much as I do him...until now." Menarx said honestly.

"I would love for my brother and the woman I love to get along, but I know it will take time."

"That being said, you have always been clear about your stand with Jian, I could never be angry at you." Menarx assured.

Neveah pursed her lips slightly, she did know her constant altercations with the dragon king placed Menarx in a difficult position.

But there were times like this when it could not have been avoided.

Even so, for Menarx, Neveah was willing to take a step back this time.

"I won’t withhold the information he wants from him anymore... I’ll apologize too." Neveah promised.

Menarx shook his head slightly.

"My love for you are not shackles, Veah. Your free spirit and willfulness are part of what I love about you, so do what you will when you will it." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"No one dares force you to anything, I won’t stand for it." Menarx clarified.

"I know you will always have my back and choose to stand with me, Narx... I fear it will cause you harm." Neveah said with a quiet sigh.

"Then let it." Menarx replied without a moment’s hesitation.

It was a simple statement, yet Neveah’s heart did a strange flip.

Neveah stared up at Menarx, the sincerity in his eyes left her feeling humbled, but more than humbled, it stirred a rare desire within Neveah.

Neveah suddenly felt an intense urge to be as close to Menarx as possible and she could not even be bothered to resist it.

"You see, I’m not usually the gentle type. I am not accustomed to seeking consent for what I want...but I’m fighting a desperate urge right now and I’m badly losing..." Neveah began

"On that note, may I kiss you?" Neveah asked.

Menarx raised a brow, his lips twitching in amusement at Neveah’s familiar words.

"I do not prefer the gentle type..." Menarx saw to that first.

"So beloved, that is a question you never have to ask me. I have been dying for a taste of your lips for days now... indulge me." Menarx replied in a husky tone.

Neveah leaned down slowly till her lips hovered just an inch away from his, her gaze still fixed on Menarx red orbs.

"I think I will have to rephrase my question then." Neveah murmured.

Neveah moved slightly, knowing that Menarx’s eyes trailed her, she adjusted her position so she straddled him, ignoring the ache from her wound.

"Veah..." Menarx warned, his orbs darkening with desire.

"What I actually meant to ask was, may I do more than kiss you?" Neveah adjusted to the question she truly wanted to ask.

A low growl rumbled in Menarx’s chest, his hands moving up to settle on Neveah’s waist.

"The Lord of Ruby scales is your man, take what you will... whenever..." Menarx replied, his voice huskier than it had been a moment ago.

"I must say... I do love the sound of that..." Neveah murmured as she dipped her head down, her lips meeting Menarx’s in a heated kiss.