“Not to of dumb things.. like drink soda as a vampire.. or get drunk..” He whispers this softly and he slowly turns his head to look at his mate. “Even though the lights hurt my eyes.. I have to say.. you look beautiful today.”

His eyes flutter closed as she kisses his head and he sighs softly. “I think that might be the opposite of helpful,” he chuckles.

“Mmmm… if you could close my curtains.. that would help a lot,” The light was driving his head crazy. “Other than that… I don’t think there’s much you can do..”

A very relieved sigh slips from his lips and he was able to actually look around since the light didn’t hurt his eyes. “Guess I’m following the stereotypes..” he says this softly. “Would you like to lie down with me?”

He chuckles softly at her excitement and he wraps his arms around her gently as he holds her close to his chest. Then his head nuzzles into her hair and her scent temporarily chases away the dull ache within his skull. “I love you, always, Grace.”

Oh how the girl within his arms made him melt. Every word she could ever speak would hold power impossible to describe over him. “You’re lucky my heads hurting, or else I would come back with something cheesy.” He presses a kiss into her curls.

“Pretty cheesy,” he chuckles. But then when the gasp leaves her he flinches just slightly. “You mean your art projects you made on like.. every member of the order?”

He chuckles softly and shakes his head which he regrets from the wave of pain that comes from the simple movement. “I’m sure they will all wear them proudly today, I know Mekhi will.”

Jaxon chuckles softly and when her fingers go into his hair he closes his eyes and sighs softly. “Listen, any mark you want to put upon me.. I’ll proudly wear forever.”

“Any mark,” He confirms with a gentle nod of his head and he sighs softly. “You could do anything, and I would love it.”

“Be my guest,” his voice was a deep purr as he spoke to her, the corner of his lips turning up in a smirk. But then when she kisses him so many times he chuckles softly.

His eyes open slightly at the feeling and he takes a small gasp. “Hmm.. would you believe me if I told you that you were the first one to ever bite me?” He whispers this softly and his arm wraps around her, just holding her closer.

His mouth opens to answer her but he can’t find something to say so he just laughs and shakes his head. “Good point,” He laughs and then very carefully he rolls them so she’s below him and he moves his head to nuzzle into her neck gently. “I love you, Grace.”

He smiles to himself and his head leans into her touch as he closes his eyes. “You’re the best,” he whispers this and he sighs. His whole body still felt really odd but she single handedly helped him feel better just by being there.

“I’m so thankful my heart found a safe place to land… even if I tried to scare you off,” He chuckles softly. “And I’m definitely not the best, you are.. always..”

“You should have told me how lame my threat was, a chess piece and a strawberry aren’t very frightening..” He chuckles softly and his lips gently press to her neck.

“It was hot?” His voice was low and his lips moved against her skin. “Well, then I’ll keep them right here.. kissing you.” He whispers this as he leaves another warm kiss against her skin.

A low pleased sound comes from the back of his throat as her nails scratch the back of his neck and he sighs against her skin. “Gods Grace… you could do anything you wanted.. and you would have me in a puddle at your feet,” He admits this quietly, his lips caressing her still

“Gray and old?” Jaxon leans back. “My love, you are a Demi god and a gargoyle, the only part you will ever be in gray,” He chuckles. “And hopefully.. I will always be.. me.” He gives her a crooked grin.

“You are everything I could have ever asked for,” He whispers this softly, his words honest and true. His lips reach back down to kiss at her skin gently, just wanting to love on her.