How does one love?

6 - Ignoring the danger

Ivy

I could see the change in Evan. It scared me to see him change from being worried to being barely in control of himself. I could hear James and Ren telling me to get away from Evan and that it wasn't safe, but I didn't care. Something within me hurt seeing him like this.

"Evan?" I could hear the fear in my own voice, but I didn't care. The growl that ripped from his throat was obviously supposed to get me to move away from him. Instead, I moved closer to him, cupping his face in my hands. Something was urging me to help Evan, to sooth him. I pressed my head to his, sparks and tingles filled me, spreading across my entire body. I was terrified, not for myself but for Evan. "It's okay. You wont hurt me." I had no guarantee he wouldn't, but the sight of someone struggling with themselves like this brought up some painful memories. Ren realized Evan and before I could move, Evan wrapped his arms around me, burying his face in the crook of my neck. I could faintly hear him inhaling. I found myself hugging him back, and I too began to enjoy his sweet addicting scent. Evan smelt of honey and pine. It was amazing.

Why did I feel so connected to these men? Is this how people normally interact?

"Please don't be scared of me. I will never hurt you. I promise." He sounded so upset. Why would I hate him? He didn't do anything.

"Why would I be scared of you?" I was so confused. "Am I supposed to be scared of you?" The three men all laughed at my question. What did I say that was so funny? Evan stepped away from me, but his arms didn't move from around my waist. All of them were smiling widely at me. The sight caused butterflies to explode within my stomach. My cheeks heated up, a slight embarrassment filling me.

"You're adorable darling," Ren said, softly kissing the side of my head. My blush grew expedientially from the small intimate contact. I yawned, a sudden exhaustion washing over me. Not saying a word, Evan picked me up bridle style and carried me back to bed. I didn't object. It was strange though. One minute, I had been fine and now I felt like I could barely keep my eyes open.

James

It had been reckless of Ivy to approach Evan whilst he was losing control, but she did something and he calmed down almost instantly. I momentarily forgot about that, it's a question for later. I think way too much.

It was too cute for me not to laugh when Ivy asked if she was supposed to be scared of Evan. The following blush, even more so. I watched the suddenly exhausted Ivy curl up on the hospital bed. She mumbled something unintelligible that I didn't quite catch before her breathing evened out as she fell asleep. I had to fight the urge to climb into the bed and hold her to me.

As the day continued turning into night, the thought of how Ivy had dealt with Evan's slip in control continuously made its way back into my mind. It was bugging me.

"Evan?" Evan looked up from the book he was pretending to read, though it was obvious to me he was simply starring at our mate. "What exactly did Ivy do to calm you earlier?" Evan shrugged,

"I don't know honestly, but it clearly drained her." He looked over to where Ivy still slept peacefully. Ren had climbed into bed next to her three hours or so ago. The two of them had been happily sleeping in each others arms since. "Why do you ask?"

"Its been bugging me. I mean," I shook my head. "Don't worry about it, I'm probably just being paranoid. Again." Was I though? What exactly is our mate? Because it is as clear as day, she can feel the mate bond better than any human would be able to.

Till death do us part