The Fugitive - Chapter 171

Her gaze was fixated on the world around her, enjoying the night, as expected of the goddess of night. Nyx walked towards the lake, letting her feet mould into the wet surface as she stepped into the water, allowing the bottom of her dress to float and dampen as she took a few more steps in before stopping. She tilted her head up, basking in the glow of the three moons as one would enjoy the warmth of the sun kissing their skin. Her golden freckles glowed, and her shoulders relaxed from the cool breeze and quietness she sought after.

Yet that quietness was disturbed when she heard the slightest sounds of footsteps approaching her. Nyx sighed loudly, her brows drawing together in annoyance. “I told you I wished to be alone.” She kept her back to the shadow of a man then snapped her eyes open upon hearing his voice.

“Is that an order, dea?”

Nyx turned around to see one of the twin brothers from earlier. From the way her body reacted to his presence alone, she knew it wasn’t just any twin but Gabriel. She took her time in taking in his stunning features, his striking blue eyes pierced into hers, challenging her to look away like she did earlier. Her eyes lit up from the challenge, enjoying this being whose looks captivated her with that long white hair that fell past his shoulders. He still wore the black chiton from earlier that day, enhancing his looks even more. This time her eyes swept across his sculpted chest and muscular arms, drawing his perfection in her mind, memorising it.

Under the moon’s glow, his ethereal looks and aura was something else entirely. Gabriel sauntered towards her, his gait full of confidence as his eyes swept over her body like she did his. It was almost like he was a predator on his hunt, and his prey had been targeted, and like the hungry lion he was, he smiled already victorious before he caught her. It was then she realised she had not replied. Gabriel stopped just before the water started. “Do you still wish to be alone?” He asked quietly, his voice like music to her ears.

Nyx looked back at the moons’ reflections, ignoring Gabriel’s question. “Nobody likes to come out here at night,” She replied instead, bending over to touch one of the luna waterlilies.

“Why ever not? The view is more than beautiful,” Gabriel replied; Nyx could hear the smile in his voice. She was glad to have her face turned from him; he seemed to be the only man to make her feel.. well, feel.

“Because I am here,” Nyx replied with a slight smirk twitching on her lips. She never really deserved the stories that spread among mortals and immortals; she had not done much to get their disdain. There were plenty of other deities who enjoyed creating chaos among the mortals. She merely enjoyed creating fear among the gods who thought themselves so powerful.

“They indeed miss out on such beauty then,” Gabriel replied almost in a purr. “Your smile lights up brighter than the moon. It is a shame others do not get to see it though I find myself lucky and greedy in wanting to be the only man to see your smile.”

Nyx’s cheeks heated, and she mentally scolded herself. The sloshing of water interrupted her reverie, and she turned back to him, unclasping the soft petals of the lilies and straightening at his approach. Gabriel had stepped into the lake’s icy waters, surprising her further at the mysterious man. Usually, the lake was a barrier between her and any nearby.

She may bathe in riches, of silks, jewels and gold, but a little water never bothered her. Yet, she never expected Gabriel to walk in after how he acted to her when he thought she was a servant. “Tell me, dea. Why did you not correct my mistake when first we met?”

Nyx stared at him for a while. “I enjoyed the company of someone who did not know who I was,” She replied truthfully, making Gabriel’s brows rise.

“You preferred being known as a servant?” She nodded in response and looked back at the moons. “What if I was another?”

Nyx’s brows drew together at his comment, and she looked back at him. “Another?” She queried, her eyes flicking down to his legs that started to move towards her.

“Servants aren’t always treated well,” He replied, lowering himself down towards the water’s surface. “I could have kidnapped you or beaten you, or worse..” He lowered his voice and straightened again, placing a flower behind her ear, startling her into silence. “A flower such as yourself needs to be looked after.”

Nyx closed her parted lip. “And I suppose you are the one to look after me?” She chuckled and shook her head slightly.

“If that is what you wish.” He held her gaze, his hand lowering, caressing her bare arm. Goosebumps spread across her skin, making her shiver from his touch, and she could feel her nipples harden against the thin material of her dress. Gabriel’s eyes lowered to them and back up to her face lazily. “I may look like an angel, but I am certainly not one.”

His baritone voice and the look in his eyes made Nyx’s thighs tighten together and her lips part. Gabriel lowered his face, so his lips were by her ear. His warm breath brushed against her skin, making her shiver again, and she turned her head slightly so their cheeks touched. Everywhere they touched, a tingling of electrifying energy flourished across her body, and her heart pounded against her chest. It was so loud she wondered if Gabriel could hear it.

“I am more than just pleasant to look at. There are a lot more surprises I could show you.. If that is what you wish..” Gabriel whispered seductively before brushing his lips across her cheek, his gaze on her eyes again as his lips were inches away from hers. Nyx lowered her gaze to his lips, licking her own, wondering how he tasted.

He chuckled and pulled back, his eyes alight as they roamed her features. “Give me your answer next time, mea dea..” He put her hand in his and kissed her knuckles softly before disappearing before her eyes.