The Smoke Witch & The Primordial King

Chapter 13: The after Math

Sins POV:

I walked past a few doors peering into them searching for more men. My eyes sharp on the hunt. The girls inside cowered behind couches and beds. My presence only adding to their fear as they cried, unknowing of what comes next. I resigned to collecting them without munnin. These girls would not trust or want to be coddled by a man right now. I wouldn’t. I would want someone like.. my eyes settled on her beautiful silhouette as she waited outside one of the rooms down the middle of the dirt covered hall. she turned toward me, her elegant Red hair flowing like fire. A fire that would ultimately consume me.

I continued toward her, feeling a bit of the fatigue from turning so much I guess. I haven’t had much experience, and it’s showing. As I approach her, she looks uneasy.

"so i had an idea." she said finally.

"and what would that be?'' I let out a chuckled, this kind of stuff really doesn’t faze her. her first words after this, is she has an idea.

"Well you see. I have a marble to contact the crest. I'm hoping they will open a portal to take in these girls. but I'm not certain. we could join them to get to the crest quicker if they do'' she said in hope. Making an odd uncomfortable smile.

I blinked at her wrapping my head around what she just mentioned. Why have we been walking if this was an option. I heavily signed "you had a faster way there this whole time?" I said slightly annoyed. As I rubbed the bridge of my nose.

"they only open a portal if we have large groups of survivors or orphans.'' She informed.

I shook my head and dropped my hand from my face. The rules are rules I suppose. Can’t fight with her on that. "I suppose we won't know till we give it a try?" I said.

munnin pressed her lips together as she thought for a moment.

She’s so cute. Lucien’s said in the back of my mind.

She is.. unbearably so. I thought in response.

“We will have to gather the girls first and talk them into it. Depending on how many stay we can call on the crest. Otherwise we’re on the road with a few and will have to catch a carriage back. I’d hate to have them walk the whole way.” She said.

I looked at her in reluctance. “Mistress, I don’t think I should talk to them. I know my presence makes them uneasy. It be best to come from a kind women in my opinion.” I said honestly.

“Perhaps you’re right. Stay here then, I’ll got talk to them.” She nodded as she walked toward a room, leaving sin to stand in the corridor. I watched as she whispered into the room and 3 girls emerging, they huddle close to each other. They cowered slightly at me when they passed by. Noticing their discomfort i averted my gaze. "you don't need to worry about me... i.. I know what it means to be used.. I only want to help you all." I tried to sound soft and assuring.

one of the girls reached out gently grabbing my hand. "thank you" she said quietly as her voice shook. "he was going to kill me a moment before the smoke got to them.. they were afraid, they stumbled out of the room and then you pounced onto him. you both saved us. thank you sir." She gave my hand a tight squeeze before she let go of me. I nodded to her, as I was able to manage a slight smile. The girls walked to the other rooms to convince the rest to gather. I stare at my hand. Iv done something to help.

Munnin pov:

I watched as the girls cleared from sin. He stared at his hand, the straggly curls of his black hair and white pieces buried his blue eyes beneath it. but i could tell he was lost in thought.

“the hand that kills may also revive.”

Advice from one of my sisters of the crest flashed in my mind. He will have much to learn. I only hope I can keep him in the light. I can only imagine his pain. like so many others.

I noticed something fall from him, another fell. was he crying. I approached as another tear dropped into the dirt before him. i stepped toward him extending my hand, but he turned from me suddenly. He Wiped his tears before he lifted his head. "We have a temple to contact, let's get them somewhere safe." His words were deep and heavy, his pain seeping into his tone.

"yes your quite right. why don't you stay here a moment and catch your breath." I walked passed him toward the room where all the girls gathered.

Sins pov:

As she walked passed me, the air filled of her aroma, that sweet tantalizing scent. I grabbed her arm abruptly, as she turned quickly to face me. I looked into her eyes. These urges when she’s near are overwhelming me. Iv never been attracted to anyone, but munnin was.. everything that drove me wild. I realized how hard I was holding her before I pulled away. "I'm sorry mistress, I don't know what that was," i lied to her. I need to have more control. Now isn’t the time. But this heat in my body is too much for me to contain.

KISS HER YOU i***t. Lucien shouted in my mind.

I really don't appreciate you butting in on me right now. I just grabbed her, also now isnt exactly a f*****g beautiful setting to try to kiss a maiden of all people. I have to respect that. I'm clearly deluding myself.

blah blahblah she's a warrior this isn't anything she hasn't seen, she didn't even blink at our c*****e, And to my knowledge you have never had trouble kissing whomever you pleased. Lucien argued.

maidens are celebate. they do not have spouses. but shes driving me insane. Iv never felt this way. I want to respect her, her body, her time, her thoughts. I don't want to force her. I want to know that she feels that way too before I act on anything. That's what I want.

My heart was like a steam hammer in my chest. My blood boiling for her. Her beautiful green eyes staring back softly. Her astonishing red hair. Her sweet scent is overwhelming me with desire. I took a breath and exhaled sharply. As I stepped away from her reluctantly. I made my way toward the entrance at the mouth of the cave. I need air, fresh air free of her influence on me or i will act improper against my own wishes. I desperately held onto the fact she is a proper woman. She doesn't succumb to urges such as these. As I arrived at the entrance I pushed through the door to the outside and inhaled deeply the fresh spring scent. My head started to clear, freeing myself from the swirling haze of her presence. I laughed to myself as the tingling sensation lingered like a dying flame still smoldering. I kept breathing as I thought. this was the most ill suited infatuation i could ever choose. Couldn’t have been a better choice for someone like me. wanting something i can’t have, much less deserve.

I fell to my knees trying to shake these urges that enthralled me still, it began to make me feel light headed. Iv never felt such yearning overthrow me this way. My body aches for her so deeply.