Chapter 60 - Run With Wolves
April listened to his words they were idealistic, poetic, philosophical and hard to believe. She had hope in her heart but her rational mind couldn't help but fall deeper for this man in front of her, he seemed so passionate and genuine. Before she could stop herself she asked in a whisper, "Do you believe in love?"
She looked down hoping that he didnt hear her, that they were lost in the gentle wind and night sky.
Dean's heart warmed and he smiled at his angel, "I do… because I believe in you." He didn't feel the need to hold back. He had started to open up and so had she, they could heal each other.
April glanced up and saw his adoring smile and forgot that her heart was ever broken. She hadn't meant to ask him that question and had never expected this night to go this way. It felt like she was falling and she didn't like the feeling, but as she listened to his words and looked into his eyes she thought… why not? Just one more time… He surely wouldn't break her into pieces.
She felt Dean was the kind of person that comes into your life and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds. The kind of person that was genuine and believed in you her much, that she may even start to believe in herself too.?He gave her confidence and she couldn't help the blush on her cheeks or the smile that formed on her face when she heard him speak.
But every time she was picked and thought she would be loved, only to be left she had put up a wall around her heart. She had felt love before but wasted them on.
The difference was he lost someone who would give him the world just to see him happy whereas she lost was herself. Some people are brought into your life to teach you, self love, James was one of those people. James had left her in pieces and completely shattered with his betrayal with her sister. She had a guard up because of the pain but her heart fought against it, she always believed in people and love.
But she was a different person now, this rebirth had given her many opportunities. Would Dean be someone that would love her, just for her?
Dean watched every emotion that came across her face and realised that he may have pushed her too much tonight for an answer, he just wanted to be completely transparent with her about his feelings. He couldn't hold back when he was alone with her, who could when your soul mate was right in front of them.
He didn't fear that she may be taken away by another as with her feisty personality she would easily send them packing. What he feared was the regret he had felt during his past life. He had sat back and let her be with another only for them both to be left unloved and dying miserably alone consumed by smoke and flames. He wouldn't live in regret, he wanted to seize love in this lifetime, or else it wouldn't be living it would just feel like existing.
He straightened his body and lovingly tucked the stray hair behind her ears, he tilted his head and smiled again to get her attention, "Let's go, there is somewhere I want to take you!"
April was surprised and if she was going anywhere she wanted to escape and go home. She opened her mouth about to protest but Dean stopped her before she could and she held back her words, "I."
Dean held out his hand hoping she would take it again, "It won't take long just give me a bit more of your time... It'll be fun I promise and then I will take you home."
April stared at Dean's open hand and placed hers in his, his warm strong hand held hers tight and she felt at ease once again and the smile returned to her face.
Dean was beyond happy that she had easily accepted his hand and his invitation. He just needed some more time with her. He wanted to take her to the beach, it was a place that brought him solace and calmed his mind and so he hoped it would bring her the same tranquillity.
Dean lead her out of the restaurant and to his car, he again helped her inside and closed her door for her before getting inside himself. He started the engine and started to drive, the beach wasn't far.
April was so lost in her thoughts she didnt ask where she was going she just sat in quiet contemplation. They were driving fir a while and the scenery was beautiful against the dark night sky.
Dean was too busy driving and glancing over at April to make sure she was okay that he had failed to see that out of nowhere, two black alligator SUVs pulled up behind him at speed. Realising something might be wrong he furrowed his brows and he hit the gas to put distance between him and the SUV's, these cars were here for him.
He had so many enemies, most of them were his own family. If any found out he was out of his territory this would be the perfect ambush. He inwardly cursed at whoever dared to provoke him.
He also didn't want April to get frightened, he turned to look at her and she seemed calm even though they were clearly in trouble. Good as expected of his angel he thought. He hoped she had the assurance in him to protect her and keep her safe.
What Dean didnt know was she did not fear death nor getting hurt as she had experienced it all before. She had seen the dark side of people. They had consumed her love, energy and time but in this life, she had chosen to run with the wolves and not sit back waiting to be hurt by them.
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