Chapter 21: Never Leave Your Side, Wifey

Inara pulled away from the hug when she discovered he was not responding and was fairly quiet. She stared at him, but his face was somewhere else, "Your hair looks messy, can I dress it up for you?" she offered calmly, but Alexander moved away from her, and she followed suit.

"Do not disregard me again. I want.., "What do you want? I'd like you to be straightforward since I can only grant one-and-a-half of your demands," he said coldly, knowing she had so many.

"Why are you behaving like this? Have I done something wrong just now? If you don't respond to my queries, then my first request is combing your hair," she yelled out, and surprisingly, he sat down on the stool, and Inara smiled as she grabbed the comb.

"I truly wish I could do this without having to ask for it sometimes. So, did you ask me to go to my parents specifically to come here? Where is this place…, "You still haven't answered my question, how did you get here?" Alexander interrupted her with a strident voice, "Oh---I—someone did," Inara mumbled, struggling to regain her breath, "Who?"

"She---She-Actually, my bethrotes sold me out; I came in here without thinking I'd find you here, but I'm pleased I did," she said with a beaming smile, her reflection visible on the glass as she combed his hair neatly, "I still do not believe you; You're somehow tricky,"

"Are you going to investigate your wife's words? Believe me, my husband, what I'm saying is the truth "I didn't say you're lying; but your words are confirming my suspicions," Alexander scoffed softly, and Inara realized she was being overly suspicious, as he had said.

"I know you want to send me back, but please don't. I genuinely enjoy it here. I wish to see her more often; she's always lonely," Inara pouted, letting out a scream as she realized she was going to expose the secret, "Your newfound friend?"

"No, forget about it; I don't want to leave your side. I could stay here until you leave, though I don't know your reasons for coming here," she whispered, but he didn't respond.

—-

Yivanne was crying excessively on Inara's bed when Zephyr walked in. He was curious to know what made her cry; he had a feeling she was in pain, so he couldn't resist the urge to come visit her, "Yiv?" he called gently, causing Yivanne to shift his gaze to him.

"How did you get here?" she said in whispers, Zephyr ignored her and sat next to her, "You don't have to worry about her, she's in safe hands, "Even though she's with her parents, I don't think she'll be alright, are you sure she is?" Yivanne inquired with a pout, and Zephyr kindly nodded.

"What if she is hurt? What if she--I, "Yiv, she wouldn't want to see you in this position when she returns; all you have to do now is wait for her. She's doing quite alright, "You think so?" Yivanne inquired, this time focusing her complete attention on him, causing them to make eye contact.

"You came here because…, "I feel your pain and the need to be here," Zephyr responded softly, "Are you also experiencing that pain? My pain?"

"Yes, your pain is my pain as well, "I'm sorry, for causing you so much anguish," she whispered tearfully, Zephyr just stared her gorgeous face confused, "You can end the pain for both of us," he proclaimed, he wanted to make things easier with her, but he couldn't ignore his desires, "How?"

He laid her down next to him, "Look at me," he demanded, Yivanne gently turned her gaze on him, and when she saw his eyes, they were flaming with red, "Your eyes--they are red," she sputtered uncomfortably, swallowing her saliva hard down her throat, "Are you afraid to see me like this?"

"No, it makes you look more handsome, not scary," she said hesitantly, and he responded with a light smile, "They burns because of you; I need you, Yiv, extremely terrible," Zephyr proclaimed hoarsely, sending shivers down her body, but she looks ready to stop his need, "What if you do the same thing, would your eyes cease stinging after what you did the other day?"

Zephyr immediately claimed her lips and kissed her hard but passionately. Yivanne adored it, and she reacted with resolve. Zephyr's Demon experiences a powerful mate sensation as they kiss tenderly.

—-

Inara was alone in Alexander's room after he had gone a few minutes earlier when she noticed an unfamiliar figure. It was a feminine being, and she didn't seem nice at all; they both vanished into thin air shortly after.

They appeared at the witches' cult, and Gwen couldn't help but walk to and fro till she spotted them, "Please don't hurt her, Mother," she cried, but her Mother ignored her and shoved Inara unto the bed with her witch power, and they both sat straight, "So, you're married to my daughter's son?" Inara looked around for Gwen and she gave her a plain nod.

"Yes, "Do you believe you'll be able to enjoy a long life together? Are you aware of who his… "Mother, do not try to poison her mind, "Do you want her to have the same Fate as you? You mistakenly fell in love with him and gave him your virginity! You make no difference, Gwen,"

"But, Mother, you can't keep doing this to your grandchild. She's his wife after all," Gwen cried fiercely in tears, but her Mother didn't seem to care, "I don't want them together; the same thing would happen to her, "She isn't me!"

"Enough," her Mother yelled, and Gwen dropped promptly on the floor, hardly giving Inara a glance before going away.

—--

"My darling, you don't have to worry, you'll be out of here soon," Gwen whispered softly. Inara just nodded gently, she had many questions for her but couldn't find her words, "So, your mother didn't actually die?"

"Yes, I have my reasons for keeping it away from you, I'm sorry, "And I see why, after what happened earlier, everything she said seemed strange. But why does she dislike him so much? Why don't you approach him and tell him who you are?" she sobs, and Gwen gently pats her on the shoulder.

"I could clearly see you're in love with him, but you're trying to hide your pain and worries. However, I'm going to do everything in my power to help you; in order to do so, I'll have to become your maid," Gwen announced. Inara glanced at her, astonished, then Gwen smiled.

The couples were about to retire to bed when they heard a knock on the door. Alexander immediately saw a young lady crying bitterly, "Have you seen my Mother?" she asked in tears, "No, I haven't," Alexander replied "But, I was told she's here," the lady cried. Alexander was about to shut the door when Inara walked into their midst.

"We didn't see your Mother, how may we be of help?" Inara questioned gently, the lady brushed away her tears and described all that occurred to her, "You mean, you were asked to take care of me? As my maid? That is not essential, but I would be delighted to accept you. Are you happy right now?" she asked expectantly, crouching down to her level, but the lady gleefully winked at her, surprising Inara. Did the lady just wink at her?

The next day, Inara expected the lady to arrive, but she did not. After so many minutes, a maid entered their room after being granted permission, "You aren't my maid!" Inara yelled at the maid, who appeared astonished and surprised.

"What are you saying, wifey? Did you ask for a maid other than her?" Alexander interjected, and Inara directed her eyes to him, "She isn't my personal maid, they switched her, "But I brought her here myself, so what's the problem?"

"No, no; she can't leave just yet; she vowed she would never leave me, "Who are you talking about?" Alexander questioned, but she couldn't answer him, instead sobbing more, "Get out!" he instructed the maid, who hurriedly exited the room.

"Wifey, just tell me what occurred, it might still be sorted," Alexander stated calmly, "She's eternally barred from seeing her son; she'll never get to see what she has long desired. Her Mother killed her because she was trying to get along with her family," Inara remarked, her voice filled with regret and anguish as she recalled her memories with Gwen, although briefly.

She weakly collapsed on Alexander's body, Instead of pulling her away, he grabbed her tighter to himself, "Promise me that you'll never forget the moments we made. Please guarantee that you will never leave me alone. Promise me…,"

"I swear never to forget about you, wifey. Because I know how important I am to you, and I will never leave your side; and here's my final promise: I will make those who made you cry suffer from internal torment. Watch as I slowly fought for you, beginning with your family. I'll charge them for willingly selling their daughter for power,"