(@Mel, this one is for you.)

Silver stood outside the door of Rubisha’s condo, with a bouquet of pink roses in his hand. He had no clue which flowers she liked so he went with the safest choice thinking all women loved roses.

Earlier he had taken permission from Aldridge to take a few days off because this had been overdue and he couldn’t let it delay any longer.

Before he could knock, the door was yanked open and a fuming Rubisha stood there wearing a pink night suit. Her hand held the door while the other was on her hip. The scowl on her face deepened seeing his lopsided grin.

"Why are you here?" she demanded, her eyes taking in his masculine beauty and she wondered why he was so perfectly built. Her heartbeat had elevated and heat began to seep into her cheeks. His clean woodsy scent was hitting her in abundance making her knees buckle.

"To see you, why else? Won’t you invite me in?" Silver questioned tilting his head at her and scanning her from head to toe, the grin never leaving him and Rubisha hated how his heated gaze affected her.

"You are late. You ignored me. You broke your promise,"

"I apologise for being late. I didn’t ignore you, I was on a very important mission; which shaped our world for the better so we can raise our children with less fear. And I didn’t break my promise. I said I will come back and here I am," his eyes went to her belly and stayed there, Rubisha’s face warmed up at his action and her hand landed on it, caressing it protectively.

"Excuses," she incoherently mumbled and he inadvertently took a step towards her, his free hand landed under her chin and lifted it, her startled beautiful eyes twinkled with emotions and without any warning he dipped his head and claimed her soft lips.

She gasped but he engulfed every sound that came out of her pretty mouth, her hands landed on his steely chest and she clutched the front of his shirt, Silver deepened the kiss, and his tongue nudged at her teeth demanding access. They parted and his tongue invaded her like a hungry serpent about to devour everything in its path.

She pulled him even closer and they ferociously kissed, starved without tasting each other for more than a month. Silver finally let go of her lips but held her chin so she won’t escape his needy gaze.

"I don’t make excuses, lassie. I claim what’s mine and right now it’s you and the life growing inside you," his words had her melting and if she hadn’t been clutching his shirt so tightly, Rubisha would have crumbled like a heap of sand. Her breathing fastened and she nervously nibbled her lower lip. This man was here to claim her and that’s all that she has desired.

"Will you invite me in now or will I have to fu*k you here on the doorstep and let the whole building hear you moaning my name?" Silver pulled her closer so their bodies collided and her breath was knocked out, Rubisha audibly gasped.

"Silver," she tried to chide him but her voice came out hoarse and needy, his words had turned her putty and she was clinging onto him for dear life. And he watched her reactions with a satisfied smirk plastered on his captivatingly alluring face.

"Yes?" he raised his right brow at her, acting oblivious as if he had said nothing.

"Come in," she finally found her voice and meekly spoke, widening his grin.

"With pleasure," he balanced the roses and collected her in his arms before carrying her inside and kicking the door close with his back foot.

He perched on the sofa and settled her in his lap, keeping her close.

"Here," Silver finally handed her the flowers and her face blossomed like one.

"Thank you," she whispered, taking a long whiff, with her eyes shut and he intently watched her blushing face.

"You like roses? I wasn’t sure," he commented, seeing her graze the flowers with the tips of her fingers.

"I prefer orchids but I like roses as well, especially pink ones," she lifted her gaze and found him staring.

"I will remember for the next time," silence followed.

"Why are you here Silver? Where do we stand?" Rubisha asked the lingering question on her lips as she tried to straighten up in his lap but he held her down, his hand slipping to her belly and resting on her abdomen.

"I am here for you and our child in any way you want me to be. I am ready to take on full responsibility for both of you. So tell me what you want?" Rubisha slightly shrieked at his words and her arms went around his neck as she hauled herself closer to his face.

"Really?" she asked almost bewildered.

"Yes. What did you expect that I would just leave you?" Silver held her by the waist, enjoying her nearness while Rubisha was still apprehensive of his intentions, she needed to be sure.

"Are you taking this only as a responsibility or do you feel something for me? Speak your truth, don’t lie to me to spare my feelings," she held her breath as she searched his oceanic orbs for his hidden truths.

"Do you want a vampire hunter as your boyfriend, lover or whatever the terms people use?" He returned the question to her.

"I have feelings for you Silver, I don’t care about all this and you know that," she rested her head along his collarbone and intertwined her fingers with his.

"Then you are stuck with me Rubisha. You are not an obligation for me, you are my lovely lassie and I want to be with you and no one else," he professed and gently kissed her forehead, his heart overflowing with emotions.

"Oh! Silver, I don’t know what I would have done if you had rejected me," she almost whimpered, snuggling closer to him.

"I would never do that and no matter what it takes, we will make this work. We will welcome this child together and he/she will be a ray of hope as our world starts a new era. An era of acceptance and equality."

"I agree Silver, I pray our child will be like an advocate for equal rights of all species and races, irrespective of who they are. Let’s hope our children will have a safer place to thrive in than we did," she answered and they held onto each other resolving to work out any differences that might remain between them.

"Also I want to head over to Fritez City to meet my brothers and I wish you would accompany me so they can meet you and I can share the news," she stated tracing her fingers along his chest.

"Let’s do it," he replied lifting her head and pressing his lips on hers.