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Chapter 43 - Clay

My lips are pressed against hers while the cool breeze whirls about us. As I kiss her, I don't want to stop since I love our small bubble together. We will be forced back into reality if I stop, and I don't want that. It tastes so delicious when her tongue tip touches my lips. I've only ever wanted her. "Can we go home?" I plead with her.

She laughs. "No." I walk while holding her hand. This is one way to let everyone know she is mine and that she is my girl. My phone vibrates, and I pull it out of my pocket.

Could you meet us at the bistro?

Ok

"Logan says to meet them at the bistro," I tell her. She nods, and we continue walking.

Her fingers intertwined with mine, and I feel like I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I look over at her as she smiles, and I can picture us having a family together someday. I smile at her, and she looks up at me. "What?"

"Nothing," I stop her and cup her cheeks, "I love you." She presses her lips against mine, and she takes my breath away.

We get inside and sit down in a booth with Brie and Logan. Brie had already ordered for us. So as we waited, Brie started telling stories of when they were younger; they were such troublemakers. We all laugh at their mischievous ways.

"You crashed Brie's dad's car?" I start to laugh.

"She's lying. Brie was driving and crashed; I just took the blame." She smiles.

"Why?"

"Because if I didn't, Brie wouldn't have been allowed to attend Cladwell University, and I wanted her to."

"Ray is the best friend everyone wishes they had." Brie smiles at her. "But don't forget that one party we went to, what did you do again?" Brie laughs.

Raven bites the inside of her mouth and smirks. "I set the building on fire."

"You did what?" Logan and I both question.

"I didn't want to, but I was mad at Aunt Lia for giving me a week of grounding after I received a D on my algebra test. I escaped, she found me, told me to return home, and the next thing I know, the building is on fire." She says nonchalantly. I couldn't believe it.

"Well, to comprehend where she is coming from, she wasn't aware at the time that she could influence and bring about events with only her emotions." Brie defends her while grinning. Raven shrugs her shoulders, and I laugh. I put my arm around her and kiss her temple. She is special.

It feels good to hear her laugh and be happy. I want her to stay like this forever. We say our goodbyes, and I kiss her before she leaves with Logan. One more class, then she is all mine.

As I sit in class, I watch the time go by. As class ends, Professor Andrews calls my name, "Mr. Cladwell, can I see you for a moment?"

Damnit!

I take out my phone and send a quick text to Logan. Hopefully, I can get to her before he does, but it's just a precaution. I walk down to meet the professor. "I read over your work. It's terrific. Have you ever thought of writing professionally?" He asks.

"No, I've never given it much thought." I run my hands through my hair.

"Well, I think you should look into it. That's all. You may go."

"Thank you!" I run out of there. My blood boils; Thair and Bronx are standing by her, taunting her. I can feel the fear rising in her. Bronx puts his hand on her face, and she goes pale.

"Oh, come one. Just one little kiss," He taunts her. I turn to face Logan, who confirms my thoughts. I tackle Bronx, and Logan tackles Thair as we both quicken our steps and sprint towards her. Blow after blow until they give up defending themselves. We leave them bleeding there. Raven is pulled from where they are lying, by me as I grab her.

"I'm so sorry I'm late!" With anger pooling in me, one more second, who knows what could have happened?

"It's okay," she says, tucking her head into my chest.

Thair gets up after Bronx. I see red. "Where are Alec and Alessandro?" Bronx demands as he walks toward me. I push Raven behind me.

"Dead in the woods where I left them," I say, taking a step towards him. "Come near her again, and you'll join them!" I growl. He is quiet, just like I thought he would be. I turn, put Raven under my arm, and walk away.

Logan takes my keys and drives so I can calm down and wrap Raven in my arms. This was not how today was supposed to be. The ride is silent, but Logan, being Logan, pipes up.

"I think we need to do something to relax."

"What do you have in mind?" I ask.

"Not sure. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

"I've got a few," I say, looking at Raven with a smirk on my face.

"Clay!" She swats my arm.

"Oh, come on, man!" Logan grunts. Brie laughs, and Raven joins her. We get inside the apartment, and Logan and I collapse on the couches.

This day has worn me out. I'm glad it's finally over.

Raven grabs my books and brings them to her room with her bag; Brie does the same and disappears upstairs. I look up at the ceiling and place my hands behind my head. "Thanks, man!"

"For what?"

"For everything. Especially yesterday and today." I tell him

"What are brothers for? Ray's your girl, which makes her family. I know you would do the same for Brie." He states. I certainly would.

We both jumped in response to hurling cries coming from Raven's room, and when I rush over the couch to investigate, I see Cain engulfed in flames. He is in agony as the flames consume him. As her markings glow a bright blue, she whispers.

"Ventus,"

Then, with the push of her arms, she throws him off the balcony; I turn towards her. "What happened?" She's bleeding from her arm, with bite marks.

Will this shit ever end?

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," she says. "Fuck, that hurts." She looks down at her arm.

Logan runs towards the balcony, looking over. "He's dead," He shouts, with calmness in his voice. He turns to walk toward us and shrugs his shoulders.

"I... I didn't mean to," She starts to cry.

"Baby, it's okay," I assure her.

"Yeah, Ray, he hurt you. Who knows what would have happened if you didn't stop him," Logan helps me. Brie stands there in shock. She gasps and heads to get towels; she returns with a wet one and a dry one. I apply pressure; she winces in pain. "Sorry," I mumble as I cover the bite.

"Change of plans," I stand up, "you two are staying at our house."

"I agree. No one will dare come there unless invited." Logan looks at me in agreement.

"So it's final. Pack up your stuff, both of you, and plan to stay awhile." Brie walks out, not saying anything, and Logan follows her. I turn to Raven, who is still sitting on the floor. She's still crying; I kneel and move her to face me.

"What's wrong?" I ask her softly.

"I'm sorry for all of this. You, Brie, and Logan are all in the middle of this fucked up revenge that Sloane has." She cries harder. I sit down beside her and pull her close to me. I can't bare to see her like this.

"Shh, this isn't your fault," I tell her. "I'm not ever leaving your side again."

I get up and grab the bags and suitcase from the closet; she winces in pain but demands to help. I won't fight her. After we are finished, I wrap my arms around her, trying to ease the tension in the air. I say, "Who knew you were such a strong little witch?" I smile.

"Yeah, don't get on my bad side." She forces a smile through the pain.

"Are you guys ready?" Logan yells.

"Yeah, be right out!" I shout. I give her a quick kiss and grab the bags. We load up both cars and head to my place.

Raven has her head against the window, and I put my hand on her thigh and squeeze; she looks over and smiles. We pull up and unload. The girls follow us upstairs, and we split, going to our rooms. I put the bags down.

"Welcome home," I whisper.

She smiles and kisses me, still holding her. I walk backwards, close the door, and lock it. I lift her, and she wraps her legs around my waist. We both need this; She kisses me harder, telling me she needs me. I gently lay her down on the bed. As we begin to undress, I can feel the passion and desire growing between us. Our bodies entwine as we lose ourselves in each other, finally finding the release we both crave.

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