Avenging Nina (hiatus)

Chapter 5: Her Tears

Nina laid in bed curled up in a ball. She was upset with herself for getting so emotional. She knew Ryan knew what had happened to her but she wasn't ready to confront it. She wasn't ready to talk about it with the man she always imagined her first time to be with. She was consumed with her thoughts and how upset she was that she barely acknowledged that her grandfather had come and gone. She remembered him putting her on the bed and petting her hair. He talked about how she looked like her mother and how much he loved her. She didn't remember her mother and had heard it many times.

Ryan checked on her after finishing his talk with Charles. He was behind schedule but did not care. He needed to see her and make sure she was okay. "Baby? I'm so sorry I upset you." He came deeper into the room. It was dark and they were alone. Nina did not respond at first. She just laid there sucking back her tears. "Nina, love?" He asked, hoping for acknowledgement. Nina sat up, wiped her face, and said, "I told you I'm not worth the trouble. I told you." Ryan sat on the bed and put his hand on hers. "Baby, you're my soulmate. Of course you're worth it. I'd die for you." Nina sniffed back fresh tears. "I heard you and Daddy. I can hear any conversation happening in this house. You can't smell it but I wreak of my attacker's scent. I may never be rid of him." She began to sob, tears running down her cheeks. Ryan pulled her into his embrace and kissed her nose. "Baby, no matter what you won't convince me that you're not perfect for me. Besides any other scent will eventually be replaced by mine..." Nina looked up and said, "How?" Ryan leaned forward and said, "Do you trust me?" She nodded, unsure of what to expect. Ryan slid one hand into her long wavy brown hair while the other rested on her knee. He put his forehead to hers and whispered "I love you" before kissing her lips gently for the first time. Nina tensed, surprised by how her body tingled. Then she relaxed, allowing him to take control. She felt her face flush and her body get hot. She had never been kissed before. It was a soft sweet kiss, one like she had always imagined. Ryan tried to pull away so not to overwhelm her but Nina grabbed his neck and pulled him in again for another kiss. Their bodies moved as one, closing any and all gaps. Ryan kept one hand on her waist and the other on the bed while hers roamed his full head of reddish-brown hair. They stopped to breathe and then continued their make out session. When Ryan felt himself become aroused he pulled himself away, afraid he may scare her. "I'm sorry," she said, realizing what was happening. She had accidentally touched his thigh. Ryan chuckled, "Why are you apologizing?" Nina blushed, "My cousin Lana says its wrong to tease men when you know you can't take care of them in this situation. She says it is sinful. I'm not ready...I'm sorry..." Ryan pulled her in close to him and kissed her forehead. "There is nothing sinful about you and me, about us. We will take our time." She blushed, smiled, and whispered "I love you." Ryan felt his heart explode with happiness and he brought her back down to the pillow to kiss her again. "Darling, you have no idea how happy you just made me." He leaned in near her throat and sniffed her, "Yes, it worked. You smell of me and only me." Nina kissed him again. Ryan sat up, breathing heavily, and said, "I really need to go. If I stay any longer I'm going to lose my mind." This time Nina giggled and he kissed her once more before saying goodbye.

As Ryan approached the front door he saw the broad backed Master Nicholas that everyone seemed to be afraid of. The old man turned and glared. "You're lucky you make my grandchild happy." Ryan stared, confused. Nicholas narrowed his eyes and said, "Like Nina, I too can hear everything that goes on in this house." Ryan felt his eyes bulge and his face flush red with embarrassment. "I don't have any bad intentions with Nina, you must know that." The old man turned his head back around, facing the window, and said "No I don't." Ryan shook his head in frustration. "I love her and I will marry her as soon as I kill the monster who hurt her. I will prove myself worthy!" Without waiting for a response he stormed out of the large house and headed to his car where his beta waited patiently. "Let's get this bastard already" he said, still angry.