August by Jade Rubi

Author:Jade, Rubi
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Noah

I can't believe what she's telling me.

So that's why she's here. Why it was so sudden.

That bastard.

If he was here in front of me, I'd beat his face in.

I've never considered myself a violent man, actually the opposite but this? This makes my blood boil. Boil as hot as if it was on fire like the ones I dedicate my life to fighting.

I know. I just know it's Serafina and the feelings she brings out in me. Feelings I thought I had gotten over but never left. That she brought back to life with her return.

I take both of her hands in mine and make sure she's facing me before I speak. "Serafina, escúchame. I don't care that you think these marks are ugly. I know they make you feel that way but that is the last thing I think. You are the most beautiful woman I know. I understand your need to hide your scars but if it's up to me, you don't have to."

She shakes her head. "They're ugly. I cover them for a reason. All the questioning and pitying looks. I can’t stand them. Especially here where everyone is in everyone else’s business.” She shakes her head and tries pulling her hands away, but I hold on tight.

"Sera. I think these marks are your battle scars. You are a badass survivor. They make you more beautiful. There is no need to hide them from me, but I understand that you'll need time. When you're ready I'll be here to support you."

There are tears running down her face and she nods lightly but she hasn't met my eyes. They're downcast, staring at her lap.

"Did you lose your appetite?" I ask wanting to lighten this heavy conversation. Make her happy again.

She raises her face skyward and breathes in deeply. Bringing her hands up, she wipes the tears from her face and then turns to look at me, a smile on her face. "For your mom's fried chicken? Never."

So, we eat. We make small talk. Lighter topics. But I do notice that she doesn't put the sleeve back on letting her scarred arm out in the open. I like that. That she feels more comfortable with me.

The scars are not as bad as you'd expect. More like red and white areas. I'm sure it's due to the fast thinking of that couple that took her out immediately. Had she stayed in the Spring much longer the boiling of the skin, muscle would have been more severe. She would have more scars. Tougher skin. Rough.

"Ok, so shall we go explore?" I ask as we finish putting away the food back into the basket.

"Yes please. Food is good but need to walk it off a little." she chuckles tapping her flat tummy.

"Agreed. Let's go." I stand up and quickly reach down to take both her hands in mine. Once she takes them, I pull her up to her feet. I intentionally pulled extra hard so that she staggers towards me. I react quickly, expecting this and wrap my arms around her waist and pull her close.

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