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I nodded and with a snap of my fingers, a cross of metallic gold that shifted to onyx black appeared in my grasp. I offered him it, and he looked at it before arching an eyebrow in return.
"This is..."
"Immunity." My voice was far deeper as my wolf's power seeped into my body, and the man looked at me long and hard. I was impressed that he wasn't frightened by the glimpse of what I was. In fact, he looked delighted.
"I haven't seen a Dark Lord in a very long time."
My tantalizing smile sparked a rumble against my throat.
"You've truly walked this earth for a long time to know of our endangered species."
"It's been a long journey," he stated with a pleased chuckle.
"I hope you're not ready for that journey to end," I suggested.
"Are you sure you want to give me immunity? You may ruin your relationship with the Vatican."
Now I couldn't help but laugh. "I'm the entity they worship behind closed doors. The one who gives them the power to create miracles and foresee calamities. If they dare try to ruin their relationship with me, their entire empire of worship will collapse within themselves and they know it. I give my loyalty to those who deserve it."
"I've earned something so valuable for simply showing an act of kindness?" he inquired, as if it seemed far too good to be true.
"No," I calmly replied. "You earned this for being a speck of light for the woman who's slowly inching her way into my cold-blooded heart. The woman who's bringing together a group of Forbidden Fruit. A princess, who will one day rule. That deserves immunity."
Haku grinned and he bowed his head.
"I thank you for your protection, Dark Lord," he whispered.
"Saint Alexander," I introduced. "And thank you for yours."
I could see the way his smile widened as he rose back up to accept the cross.
"The barrier I've placed will fade in fifteen minutes. Will that be enough time?" he inquired.
"Plenty," I assured him. "My queen only needs a few short minutes to rest."
"Good," he replied and got ready to leave. "If you ever need me, Saint, simply return to this place and say my name. I will return and aid you in whatever you may need from me."
"Your loyalty will be well rewarded," I vowed.
"You've already paid me in full," he replied and lifted the black envelope I'd secretly left before I'd joined Willow to eat. "Thank you. This will last me a long time."
"Good," I replied. "I'm sure we'll come again for the food."
With that, he began to walk away - pushing his stand while humming a tune. I walked back to the bench, sitting down and gently encouraging Willow to sleep against my shoulder.
It didn't wake her up, and I smiled at her serene face as I lifted my hand to look at my watch. The way I smiled should have been sin itself as the anticipation began to build. I hadn't fought with my other side of energy in a good while.
With Willow resting, it was the perfect opportunity to do exactly that.
"Fifteen minutes," I quietly sang.
"Willow?"
Fourteen minutes had passed and our Blossoming Flower was still sleeping away. She didn't need to be awake to see what was about to transpire, but maybe I wanted to show off just a little.
With a slight smile, I leaned in to press a kiss to her forehead, and slowly moved so I could lay her onto the bench. Slipping my coat off, I laid it upon her upper half, taking a moment to admire just how serene she looked.
It felt weird to acknowledge how life was before Willow. Days and nights blended together: screams for mercy, blood cleaning, negotiations, and going to who we needed to pay "visits" to -just to ensure they knew of our capabilities.
