The Mask Of The Monster - Chapter 116

(From Leandro’s Perspective)

Even when Ella arrived that night, I had no idea that she would say yes to me. And when she said it, I felt like my world stopped for a moment because I was too shocked and happy. It was also out of my expectations that we would end up doing it.

Finally, she was mine. She was fully mine.

Thankfully, I made the decision to buy this house. If I had not, perhaps I would not have been able to make her mine. I should try to finish my work as soon as possible these days, so I could spend more time with her.

She was putting on the other set of clothes that she brought with her. She seemed to have thought about everything before. She even bought lube and pregnancy preventing pills. We did not need lube which I knew that we would not need even before we started. I was planning to buy pregnancy preventing pills as well, but it seemed she was very careful about these kinds of things. After going through such a life, she would definitely not make the same kind of mistake her parents made that made her life so miserable.

Her whole body was full of marks. I could not see a single place except her face where I did not leave my mark. Perhaps because I was too excited that I ended up marking her body crazily.

Last night, I controlled myself a lot. Or it would have been too painful for her. It was very hard, but I kept reminding myself that it was her first time. After the first time, I would be able to do it hard and it would not hurt her again.

“That new guy…”

“Jasper?” she asked.

“Yes, him. Did he touch you?”

“Why would he touch me?” she shrugged. “We barely know each other. Well, I hit him a few times though.”

“Why?”

“Well, remember I wrote that I kicked another man who held my hand and tried to see my face?”

“Yeah, that bastard… I will find out about him and kill him.”

“Haha, don’t joke about it.”

‘I am not joking.’

“Then Jasper came. He heard my voice and when he saw me, he thought that I needed to be saved. He later said that he was pretty surprised that I kicked that guy like that. Anyway, he tried to get me away from there, holding my hand. So, I hit him a few times because he was not letting go even though I told him to,” she said. “I mean, it’s kinda like sexual harassment, right?”

“It is!” I said firmly. “Should I just…”

“No, don’t. He did not hurt me or anything. He even walked me home and cooked for us,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter. He still held your hand when you clearly said no. And about the cooking, if you want to, I can send food for you every day.”

“Don’t be silly. How can I disturb you like that every day when you are so busy?”

“It’s not a problem.”

“It is! You just don’t understand,” she said. “You don’t need to do anything like that. Really, Leandro… You always do more than enough for me. Sometimes it makes me feel bad to rely on you about every single thing. So, please don’t say that you want to do it as well now.”

“… Alright, I understand. But if you need any…”

“I will. I will write to you if I need anything,” she said.

Jed was one thing. He liked men, so I did not see him as a threat to my little El. Though at first after I smelled a boy from her, I thought she slept with him. Of course, I was just overreacting. Perhaps it was that time that I fell for her and started to feel very protective of her. Whenever she talked about another man made me very mad.

And now there was this Jasper. I did not know what kind of person he was. But it seemed he was someone who played around with women and slept around a lot. I used to do it with women too before, but that was only when I felt the need, not every single day. But now, it was out of the question since I had already found the love of my life. No other woman attracted me as much as she did and that was also without even trying.

Men like Jasper were dangerous for my little El. I could not possibly relax after hearing that someone like him was around her most of the time. Perhaps I should try to find more about him and warn her to stay away from him.

It was a relief that she only found me handsome and did not even like other men even just a bit. At least, I was assured that she would not fall for anyone else.

I was worried before, but now it was different. After seeing the way she looked at me last night, I did not have any confusion at all. She really did love me. She loved me a lot.

“You know, keep your distance from him…”

“I know,” she said. “There is no need for me to get close to him, right?”

“That’s true,” I said. “Are you ready now?”

“Are you going to walk me home? Dad is at home right now. He is not supposed to go out today,” she said.

It was afternoon. I told her to stay with me so we could have lunch together. I did not like cooking much before. But now, I liked cooking because whenever I looked at her eating so happily, I felt contented. I liked cooking, but only for her.

“Yeah,” I said. “I will leave you close to your Dad’s place. You used the scent I gave you, right? Your dad won’t be able to know that you were with me. And by the way, you are mistaken.”

“Yes?”

“You said home.”

“But that is my home,” she said.

“No,” I shook my head. “That is your dad’s place. Your home is where I am. So, it means…”

“Ah, I understand. This, not that, is my actual home,” she smiled. “My bad.”

I walked her home as I said. I wished I could get a glimpse of that guy. At least, seeing him would give an idea about what kind of person he could be.

I told El that I would let her know when to meet again. I did not want to let her go at all. Though we spend last night together, loving each other as much as we could, it still was not enough. I wanted to be with her all the time. Since it was not possible right now, I should just finish my work quickly to see her again.

These days, I was mostly busy because we could get more shifters and humans on my side. We were planning a grand attack on the Imperial Palace and for that, we had to work hard to make a good plan. Some wanted to use Ella as a spy, but I dismissed them as soon as they brought the topic up. I warned that if someone said it again, they would lose their heads.

Thanks to Ander’s big mouth, almost everyone knew that there was a young woman named Ella who I treasured so much.

Ella was afraid of war. She was afraid of losing me. I did not want to worry her, but it was necessary. I wanted my power back, not just because it was my ambition from the start, I also wanted to make sure that my Ella could live a good life with me without any threats. And that was only possible if I got my power back.

If we won, I was planning to propose to her. I wanted to have a great life with her. I wanted to have a life where I could see her in front of me all the time. And that would be possible if I married her. And I was working to make it happen as soon as possible.

“Leandro…”

Hearing my name, I looked up. It was Ella who threw a folded paper towards me. I unfolded it and held it in front of me.

I love you. Just had to say it before you left. I know I am childish and very hard to tolerate, but thanks for putting up with me.

I looked up once again and she gave me a smile, a bright one that seemed to suit her face only. That was the smile I wanted to save.

‘Don’t worry. I will do anything to save that smile.’

“I love you too,” I mouthed and she giggled. I could not help chuckling as well. Being silly with my little Ella seemed to have become the best hobby of mine.

[I feel lonely.. Jeez, I am single and lonely. These two makes me feel even lonelier, dammit!]