Rivana looked at Azrael, his voice so cold that it sent a shiver down her spine, momentarily intimidating her. "What are you going to do?" she asked, her curiosity outweighing her hesitation.
Azrael looked down at her, his expression softening for a brief second before a devilish smirk lit up his lips. "You'll have to wait and see," he replied.
Rivana pouted in response, which brought a smile to Azrael's face. Kissing the top of her head, he pulled her closer, his strong arms wrapping around her tightly. Rivana didn't press him further, letting his warmth ease away her worries.
There hadn't been a single day since her rebirth when she could truly relax and live like any ordinary human. Thoughts of leaving everything behind crossed her mind frequently, but she couldn't abandon the battles she had started halfway. Knowing Azrael would always be beside her gave her the courage to push through it all.
