"Rael! My baby!" Gran squealed making Raps jump away from me and I held back a groan of frustration at the lack of her soft, warm body against mine.

Gran threw her arms around me and I could just feel my fucking ribs crack. I really love her and all but God, did she have an octopus like grip. "It's been so long, Pumpkin! And where's your girlfriend. You better bring her here." She warned still not looking around.

I threw a pleading glance towards my grandfather who closely followed her only to be met with a guilty smile. The man was too fucking whipped for his own good. As if you aren't.

Gently prying her arms off, I reached forward grabbing Will's arm and pulling her towards me so that she was pressed against my chest.

I almost purred out like a fucking cat as soon as her body nestled against mine. My girl blushed slightly and I leaned down involuntarily to press a kiss against her warm cheeks. Fucking gorgeous.

Gran gasped and that's when I remembered we have company - unfortunately-

"Gran, gramps meet Willow. My girlfriend." I stated proudly and Raps gave them a breathtaking smile and I could feel my bitch of a heart skip a few beats.

"My God, you are gorgeous my darling. You can call me Esme or better yet call me Gran, I've heard so much about you and I've been dying to meet you ever since I heard about your dinner here. And I must say you're even more beautiful than Azrael described." She said.

"Oh, thank you so much. And I'm the lucky one, really." Wil smiled up at me momentarily, her beautiful brown eyes full of love and adoration.

I loved it when she looked up at me like that, it left me all warm and shit. And knowing there's someone out there who loves you more than anything is the best fucking feeling in the world. It's weird to even think about the days when I never met her, never woke up in her arms every morning because it's as if she was made for me.

And that's why I need to marry this girl as soon as possible.

"Oh no, sweetie. It's definitely my grandson who is lucky. I mean how did he even manage to get himself a beautiful lady like you?" My grandfather joked.

Way to go, Gramps. Dissing your own grandson.

"Thanks, Gramps. Really fucking appreciate it." I rolled my eyes.

"Language, Azrael Vaughan Lewis!" Gran snapped before smiling at Willow apologetically.

"I'm sorry for that, Pumpkin. Now, did you both go meet Jasmine? She's been searching all around for Willow."

Ofcourse. I'm not even wanted anymore. Fan-fucking-tastic.

She ushered us towards the living room where apparently Mom was.

Will turned around giving me a glimpse of her back. The skin a smooth caramel colour.

That fucking dress.

All I could think about was tear- Shut the fuck up Azrael. Your mother's party is not the time for you to get fucking horny.

Then again it's not my damn fault if my girlfriend is too fucking tempting.  She walked slightly ahead, her soft hands clasped tightly in mine.

My eyes involuntarily went down and I cursed under my breath when I couldn't tear my eyes away. Be a fucking gentleman, Azrael.

I reluctantly tore my eyes away only to meet her narrowed ones. Oh well.

Play it cool, Az.

I smirked at her.

"Enjoying the view, mister?" She tried to raise a brow only to raise them both and she scrunched up her nose in frustration. Adorable.

I glanced down again just to appreciate the amazing view and nodded my head sincerely, "Yes, yes I'm." I answered honestly.

She scoffed knowingly, "Ofcourse you loser."

"Your loser." I grinned back.

"Ew, too cheesy. But I'll tolerate it since your pretty." She said seriously and patted my cheek before turning around and walking again.

This time my eyes glued on her exposed back and I tried to lightly skim my fingers over it only to be swatted away.

I huffed angrily. 

She glanced at me over her shoulder to probably check if I was hurt or not. I pretended to look sad and clenched my jaw, not meeting her eyes.

She sighed dramatically before coming to a stop and turned around to gently press her warm lips against mine.

Best fucking feeling.

I deepened the kiss, pressing her to the wall behind her. My hands involuntarily roamed her sides and she let out a fucking moan.

Fuck.

"Willow darling! It's so nice to meet you again." My mother's voice came out of nowhere and she shoved me to the side to hug a very embarrassed Raps.

Why the fuck is my family a bunch of cockblockers?!

"It's so nice to meet you too,Jasmine! Oh, and happy birthday!" My girl said enthusiastically and she pulled a gift out of nowhere and pressed it into my mom's palms with a nervous smile.

"I hope you like it, it's actually nothing big. I know you really like perfumes and I noticed you used the same brand as my Ma so I got you the latest model but now I'm not sure you wi-" I cut off her nervous rambling even though it's cute as hell.

"Breath, my love." I laughed, wrapping my arms around her and  pulling her close to me.

"Sweetie, thank you so much. I've been waiting to get my claws on this since a week." She gasped and then turned to me with narrowed eyes, "See? Look at your girlfriend. And what did you get me?!"

I sighed, "What do you want mother?"

My mother grinned and I shoved Raps in front of me as a shield. I really don't trust that smile.

"You know, Esme became a grandmother when she was forty four.  I'm forty five now. I'm ready to take on new roles." She commented slyly.

You and me both mother.

I relaxed and smirked down at Wil who flushed and kept stammering out replies.

I kissed the top of Will's head. She smelt like strawberries and chocolate. I might have secretly sniffed her hair while she slept but she doesn't need to know that.

"You both are so cute." My mother sighed happily. 

Just then my father and brother walked out and I was momentarily thankful that Azron had my mother's green eyes instead of blue because other than that people would not have been able to tell us apart. Sometimes even our mother would get confused.

But then again he was a fucking idiot unlike me and always strutted around stiffly like he had a stick up his ass. Asshole.

"Willow dear, how are you?" Dad asked, pulling her out of my grip and enveloped her in a short hug.

"I'm fine, how are you doing Mr. Lewis?" She said giving him a bright smile that made my heart clench.
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How could someone be so perfect?

"Honey, it's just Adler." He waved a dismissive hand.

Azron cleared like the attention whore he was and my parents excused themselves to go greet guests. Now it was just me, Raps and asshole.

"Good evening, I'm Azron. You must be Willow." He said.

Will nodded and flashed him a smile to which he gave a fucking nod. Asshole.

"Raps, don't mind him if he doesn't talk much. He's got a big stick up his ass since childhood." I drawled.

"Just like you brother?" He grunted.

"Fuc-"

"I'M HUNGRY!" Raps blurted out suddenly and then flushed.

"Really, my love?" I asked, amused.

This girl really is something.

I don't even know how she manages to change my mood so fast. One second I'm angry and annoyed and the next second all I want to do his laugh and kiss the hell out of her.

She nodded so vigorously that I thought her neck was going to snap.

I took her hand in mine and with one last glare, I turned around and dragged Will to the hall and I guided her to one of the tables.

"That was.....intense." She said as soon as we sat down.

"Don't worry, he's always like that." I laughed.

Before she could say anything else, the waiter approached, "Have you decided what you want, Sir?" He asked.

I raised a brow at Will and motioned her to order.

"Oh. Ummm.....what do you have?" She stammered.

I bit my lip to hide my shit eating grin. Fuck, she's adorable. The waiter listed out the different starters and stuff and she looked at me weirdly.

"Ah, just bring us Provençal stuffed squid." I said finally when she didn't answer and she kicked me under the table, sighing I muttered, "Please."

This should be considered man handling.

As soon as the waiter came with the plates and left she shimmied excitedly in her seat and took one, popping it into her mouth.

I carefully watched her reaction. 

She chewed slowly,"You don't like it, Raps?" I asked.

She shook her head immediately and swallowed which honestly looked constipated. She definitely didn't like it.

"N-no I love it!" She stuttered, not meeting my eyes.

Liar. My beautiful liar.

"Yeah? Then you can have mine too, baby." I said and pushed my plate towards her.

She looked horrified. "Uh- you know what? I just remembered the I can't eat sea food on Saturdays. Yep. Totally forgot. Silly ole' me." She said hurriedly.

I so want to laugh, "But today's Sunday, my love."

"Oh. Well, Sunday is full vegetarian day. No meat at all." She nodded her head, trying to look serious.

"Well, that a shame. I bought a double cheese burger just for you." I said in mock sadness. 

Her eyes lit up, "Really? Where is it?"

"In my room. But you can't eat it, can you?" I shook my head in fake disappointment.

"NO! I mean, you bought it especially for me right? I don't want to hurt your feelings." She said hastily.

"Really it's no problem, Raps."

"Azrael Vaughan Lewis. Give me my burger before I ban your hand holding and kissing privileges."

I stood up on a flash.

Cruel, beautiful woman. That's what she is.

Will grinned as she wrapped her hand around my arm and walked towards my room. Just then her phone rang and she fished it out of the small bag that she was carrying before squinting at the screen.

"It's an unknown number." She stated.

"Ignore it then."

She nodded but it started ringing again and again. Will sighed and answered the call with a frown but that quickly morphed into one of concern and fear. I watched as her face paled and her lips trembled. Her beautiful brown eyes filled up with tears.

It was like something heavy was slammed into my heart as my fear and panic grew. I quickly turned her around and pulled her to my chest, away from prying eyes and dragged her to the empty corridor.

"My love, what is it? Why are you crying?" I asked her gently and I could feel my heart hurt as she silently cried into my chest.

"Raps, baby, you're scaring me right now." Very much.

Finally she raised her head to look up at me,

"I-it's E-ellie. She's m-missing."

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Hey guys !!!

I'm sorry I couldn't update sooner. I had exams.

I'm going to have another one in 3 weeks. Fml.

So hope you enjoyed today's chapter.

Have a nice day.

XxAelinAsh