Page 16 of Demon's Savior
"Austin, what the hell do you think you're doing?" Dani asks, pinching the bridge of her nose and pacing back and forth in front of me.
"What the fuck are you talking about, Dani?" I place my arms across my chest and watch my little sister stop pacing in front me and give me a death glare, like she is ready to end my existence.
"What the fuck am I talking about? Kira, you ass wipe! What’s going on?" She flails her arms around in the air.
Always fucking dramatic.
I stand toe-to-toe with my little sister and stare at her in the eyes. "Dani, I suggest you change your fucking tone. Don’t forget who you’re talking to. There is nothing going on with Kira and me and if there was, it wouldn't be any of your damn business."
"You must think I'm an idiot, Austin. I'm not oblivious to the way you stare at her and the way she looks at you. You guys embrace a little too long, or you sneak glances at each other when you think no one is looking. When I walked up, you guys were holding hands for fuck's sake!" She throws her hands up in the air and starts pacing. "She's been through so much, Austin. If you do anything, and I mean anything to hurt her, I’ll fucking end you!"
"Dani, will you calm the fuck down!" I take a deep breath and release it, trying to calm my anger. "I can't describe what I’m feeling, but it’s almost if the world stops when she enters the room. Like I can’t breathe. My brain becomes scrambled, and I want nothing more than to protect her and give her everything she deserves in this lifetime and the next. But, I get it. I understand I'm no good for her. So, you don't have to worry about anything, little sis."
I groan and drag my hand down my face. I realize that I'm no good for her, but I can't deny my feelings.
"Bro, I'm not saying that you’re not good for her. You, Austin Tyler, my sweet and loving big brother, are good for her. But Demon and this life are not." She lets out a deep sigh and gives me a side hug. "Kira is an amazing woman, which I guess you're finding out, but she has been through so much in her short twenty-three years. Don't hurt her, Austin. She's very important to me."
Not waiting for my answer, she turns and walks into the house.
"Motherfucker!" I scream, pulling at my hair and pacing in front of the beach house.
Demon, what the fuck are you doing?
I walking into the house and head straight to the back patio, not bothering to speak to anyone, to take a breather and think. I lean against the railing and enjoy the smell of the ocean breeze and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore as my thoughts are brought back to Kira. I lower my head and close my eyes, trying to concentrate on what I need to do—protect her, not fall for her, not hurt her.
"Shit! What are you doing, Demon?" I mumble to myself as the familiar scent of the woman who has turned my troubled world completely upside down is carried towards me by the gentle breeze off the ocean waters.
I inhale sharply. Kira places her hand on my shoulder and gives it a slight squeeze. “Austin, are you all right?"
Without looking at her, I keep my head lowered, enjoying her sweet scent of strawberries and her calming voice. "Yeah, babe. I'm good."
Leaning against the railing of the patio, we both gaze out over the ocean, watching the waves crashing onto the beach below. “Are you sure because Dani looked as upset as you."
"She's worried about you."
She laughs but keeps her gaze towards the ocean. "Uh huh. And would Dani’s concern have anything to do with her believing we’re getting too close, and you not being good enough for me?”
"How do you feel about us?” I ask, a little uncertain and maybe even afraid of what her answer will be. “You know...with what she said about me not being good enough for you?"
Before she can respond, we’re interrupted. "Demon, what the hell are we supposed to do with all this shit Tiny and Loco brought?"
I push off the patio railing and pull Kira close to me. I lay my forehead against hers, place my hands on her hips. Shutting my eyes, I relish in her sweet smell, the closeness of our bodies. When we touch, I realize this...thisis precisely what I need. I need to experience this. Forget the doubts and the concerns. I need her.
"Kira, I need for us to finish this conversation."
She steps back and nods. I lean down and place a kiss on her forehead. We take a moment to look at each other as a small smile graces her beautiful face.
I place a small peck on her lips then grab her hand, walking back into the house.
"Did you get everything?"
Loco sits the last bag down on the floor. "Yeah Demon, we got everything."
"Okay, we need to start this meeting. Everyone in the meeting room in five." I wrap my arms around Kira, and she lays her head on my chest. "You good, babe?"
"Yeah, I'm going to go ahead and get started on everything. Maybe I can talk Dani into helping?" She laughs but doesn’t lift her head from my chest.
"Good luck with that shit." I give her a final squeeze and step back. "We’ll be done in a few."
