ι'м ησт qυιтє нυмαη, вυт ι'м ησт qυιтє α мα¢нιηє {Rue}

[assassinrue]

"You." She said even more quietly, not daring to look at him. It was really all she had ever wanted, she wasn't sure at what point she realized it but now more than ever she knew it was true, she had been lead to the moment in her life in which they met, now it was her job to keep destiny on track. She felt like she was doing a pretty poor job.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron blinked at her. "But... I don't understand. I hurt you. I thought you hated me."

[assassinrue]

"In some ways I do." She shrugged. "But that's only a fraction of the feelings have for you. I don't know why but I know I want you and that you need to be in my life."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

There seemed to be no way to express the dozen feelings rushing through him. Disbelief, awe, joy, regret, and even some uncertainty. He knew he didn't deserve this, her forgiveness. He also knew he wasn't strong enough to walk away from her, so he pulled her into his arms and held her tight.

[assassinrue]

Valerie held him as well, but hesitantly. He could turn and run at any minute. Disappear on a wild goose chase for another man.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron kissed her forehead and murmured something inaudible. He had his eyes closed and clung to the girl for dear life, the shapeshifter and Lucidus, a supposed mortal enemy. She'd never felt like an enemy to him.

[assassinrue]

Valerie leaned away from him, "What do we do now? This is all unfamiliar to me."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron laughed quietly and brushed her hair behind her ear, his fingers trailing along her cheek. "Me too," he said. "I've never fallen in love before."

[assassinrue]

Valerie inhaled sharply, turning her eyes downward before daring to look him in the face. "Well...whatever we face, I believe we can make it. Or we wouldn't be standing here."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron smiled faintly. "I think you might be able to face down a charging bull and not flinch." After everything--torture, his betrayal--she stood strong in front of him. If she could forgive him for that... yeah, they stood a chance.

[assassinrue]

Valerie smiled at him. "Perhaps that trait is what makes me such a good fit for you."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron flashed his signature grin. "A charging werewolf is much worse than a charging bull. But you've got a good start."

[assassinrue]

Valerie sighed, letting the stiffness in her legs go, her body slouching slightly. "Can we go home now?"

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron raised his eyebrows at her. "Home?" he said, a teasing smile spreading on his lips. His apartment had never felt much like a home to him... until now.