Bell knew that it was Ruxs speaking. He smiled faintly, remembering how shocked and shaken Ruxs had been after the whole ordeal that fateful night.
Bell stared deeper into Ruxs mesmerizing eyes. An ocean of blue surrounded by electrifying reds and oranges. So beautiful. This was his mate. Now all the pieces of the puzzle were there and aligning, allowing him to see the entire picture.
“Believe me now?”
“I do,” Bell whispered. His throat still felt sore, but it was getting better.
“So, can I finish cleaning you now?” Ruxs smirked.
Bell nodded, spreading his arms and resting them against the warm stones. He leaned his head back and tried to put all the negative thoughts of the feud to the back of his mind and focus on the healing Ruxs was providing. The water was so tranquil and
