THE PROTECTOR

Stefan

The silence of the night was admired when it was the loudest in the dark. Sitting inside a warm house and sipping on a delicious coffee, I won't say that it would be one of the best nights out for me.

Her eyes darted at me and observed each of my movements. The moment I saw this woman, I knew she wasn't ordinary at all but that doesn't mean she wasn't a human. She was blessed, just like her name, Solace.

After the last sip of the coffee, I put the cup on the table and smiled at the woman standing near the couch.

"That was delicious, does Alexis make the same coffee?" I asked her.

"Heir of the Donovan family, I don't understand why are you here? Surely you are not here for a cup of coffee…" her suspicion rose on me.

"And that's what I call, humour mixed with intelligence. Of course, I am not here for a coffee, after all…" I started while looking into her eyes.

She grabbed the tray and put it in the sink. It was late at night and she must have been tired from work but I will apol