Axel and Amber had only spent half a month together before the former was called back to report for work.
The night before his departure, they spent hours lost in each other, their passion unrelenting. Again and again, they exchanged kisses, their love pouring forth in an endless tide.
"Amber, three months... Just givethree more months." When their fervor finally waned, Axel held Amber close in his arms. They rested against the headboard, leaning into one another, too exhausted to move yet unwilling to let sleep claim them.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Once I finish all the missions I've taken on, I'll hand in my resignation. After that, I'll spend all my twith you," Axel murmured, his voice steady with resolve. "We'll go wherever you want. If you want fun, I'll have fun with you. If you want chaos, I'll spend my life going crazy with you." Axel wasn't one for flowery words. He simply spoke from the heart. Right now, his heart only wanted Amber-forever.
Amber nestled closer, her soft smile masking the glimmer of sorrow in her eyes. "Actually, I want you to keep working with the organization. I know how much joy and purpose it brings you. To me, that's what matters most-seeing you live your dream." She paused, her voice softening. "I never understood what it meant to have a dream or conviction until I met Lyse. That's when I found my own." "What is it, Amber?" Axel lowered his head and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"To live in a place where there's light." A single tear slipped from the corner of her eye as she closed them.
A massive lump rose in Axel's throat as he welled up. He couldn't bring himself to say anything. All he could do was hold Amber tightly and caress her shoulders.
In actual fact, the nature of his work required him to keep his identity hidden the whole time. Yet, his unyielding conviction to fight for justice fueled him. It was his calling, one he couldn't abandon.
But Amber had lived in darkness for too long. Her past was a quiet agony he could only imagine, and though she rarely spoke of it, he felt the weight of her pain.
They couldn't rewrite their histories, but Axel was determined to help her heal. He would wait as long as it took and love her as deeply as she needed.
"Axel, you'll be leaving when the day breaks. Get ssleep and recharge." Just like a mother who looked after her son, Amber tucked Axel in, covering those well-defined abs of his.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Other people would cling to their partners, telling them not to leave. And here you are, rushing to sendoff," Axel grumbled in displeasure as he pouted.
Amber chuckled softly. "What's this? Are you being jealous?" "I'm just reluctant to leave you." Without warning, Axel pinned her beneath him, peppering her face with kisses. He laced his fingers with hers, his gaze smoldering. "I'll delay my departure until tomorrow. Let's have breakfast together, and after you've dolled yourself up, cwith me." Gazing up at Axel with a puzzled look in her eyes, Amber asked, "Where are we going?" Axel smiled. He enunciated clearly, "To register our marriage." Amber's eyes flew open, her heart pounding wildly.
"Lyse, Jonah, and the others are busy with the Jasper situation, so they might not make it in time. I don't care-I just want to marry you now." His excitement spilled from his words, his fiery gaze leaving no doubt about his feelings.
"There's no rush. Let's go after you et return and after you inform your father." Amber caressed Axel's cheek gently. The gentle gleam in her eyes was making Axel's heart melt. She continued, "It's not like anyone will takeaway. Whoever's meant to be yours will always be." Content belongs to en.kikistoriesno Axel understood that he was indeed being rash. Moreover, Amber wasn't a frivolous person who had no respect for her elders. Conversely she was even more respectful and considerate than sscionesses from reputable families. Her wanting him to inform Winston of their marriage was a form of respect. Content belongs to en.kikistorieBut, for whatever reason, Axel kept having this nagging feeling of uneasiness in his heart. He couldn't quite put that feeling of stuffiness in his chest into words. Content belongs to en.kikistories"Aren't you sleeping? Well, I am." Amber pretended to close her eyes as she shifted slightly.
But in truth, sleep wouldn't come. Her thoughts swirled, and in two hours, she planned to wake up and prepare breakfast for Axel.
"In that case, Amber, promiseyou'll stay safe. You must..." Before his lips could meet hers, she gently covered his mouth with her hand.