Page 115 of Revenant

For saving him.

In truth, she saved us all when she exploded into our lives.

Though stalked by danger at every turn, she is the best thing that ever happened to us.

We might have been brothers since childhood, but we only became a family after meeting her. I thought I would spend the rest of my life watching the world from a distance. I never understood emotions like the others. It’s not that I don’t feel them, I just don’t understand them. Growing up, it was my job to take care of my brother and protect him. Everything else came second.

Rue brought me back to life. She shattered the hard shell around me, dragging me out of my self-imposed isolation, and it’s like being able to breathe for the first time. She tipped myworld on its axis, turning everything bright and new, and I can’t go back to my old way of life.

It would kill me.

To show my appreciation, I vowed to do everything possible to ensure her happiness.

Knowing she misses her nan, I secretly invited the old woman to join us tomorrow, giving up my day so Rue could spend time with her grandmother.

I touch the planchette around my neck like a talisman. I’ve worn the necklace for so long that it now feels like a vital part of myself. Though Rue doesn’t like it, I keep it as a reminder to never lose focus on what’s important or it can be taken away. I don’t feel the evil in it, I feel her love for me, and I will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

Movement outside catches my attention, and I snort as I watch my brother strip buckass naked and strut into the woods without an ounce of shame. For how often he is “accidentally” naked whenever Rue enters a room, I swear he thinks his cock is one of his better selling points.

Rue chuckles from behind me, and my dick hardens at the husky tone. Before I can turn, she slips her arms around my waist and tucks herself against my side. With a wry grin, I snuggle her close and nod my head out the window. “I’ll give you one guess what he has planned for you today.”

“You could always come with us?” Rue offers, love shining in her teal eyes when she peers up at me.

Pleasure fills my chest, a genuine smile curling my lips at her flirty proposition, and I reverently kiss the top of her head. “I would love to join you.”

I had been hoping she would offer, pleased that she always seems to know when to ask. A blush heats her cheeks as we head out into the fresh air and sunshine, and contentment warms my chest.

I’m not ready to have sex with her on my own yet, happy just to share a few heated kisses whenever the opportunity allows. At least for now. I like the intimate romance of our relationship, being alone with her without pressure or expectations.

I still share her with my brother, loving that we have the ability to drive her mad with lust. To my surprise, I get off on watching her with others as well, often joining Gunner and her in the bedroom. Though Gunner would rather slice his own throat than hurt her, he still fears he might be too rough. I secretly think he just likes being tied up and handing over control to someone else.

I’m not a bashful guy. I’ve had my share of sexual partners, but rarely alone. I’m not used to showing affection and fear I will spoil things if left to my own devices. Rue seems to understand. She is romancingme,not the other way around.

Flowers.

Candlelit dinners.

Gifts.

Walking while holding hands.

It’s a new experience for both of us, something we can share together, and I’m falling even deeper in love with her, which I didn’t think was possible.

She brings me a peace I never knew existed.

Thanks to her, I am no longer alone, living on the fringes of our group.

Every day is a new adventure, and I wake up every morning, excited just to see her smile. No matter what the future holds, we’ll face it together as a family.

The end…

…for real this time.

---