Protect Him At All Costs Novels & Stories

"Nothing will happen to me and I have you" "I can't afford to let Leviathan get to you. You need protection and I won't compromise. This is the first place he will look for you" He frustratingly stood up too. "I don't care! I'm not leaving! I'm not leaving you! We will face him together…"

“Erden, isn't that a bit much?” “It’s going to be a bodyguard she won’t see. She won’t get close, but she will be protected.” His voice deepens with finality. “That’s my compromise. You can take it, or you can take it.” I stare at him. “Those are the same options.” “Yes.” He doesn’t even apologize. Stubborn man, still, I nod because I know what he’s really saying is that he will not risk her, or me. “Okay, fine, I'll take that.”

“Now that your view of me has changed again… will you still devour me on the day of the ritual? “No. That will never happen. I will be the first to stand in the way of anyone who tries.” “You… you mean... You intend to spare my life? I-Is that what you mean?” “I know I’m not the only one who wants this,” he said. “Even the three hounds… I know they don’t truly want to consume you. Not in the way the others believe. But as for me, I’m willing to take every necessary step, no matter how difficult, to make sure that I’m the only one you will serve. So, don’t be afraid, I’ll handle everything through legal means. I’ll make sure it’s all proper, all official. So you won’t have anything to fear on

“Nothing will happen, okay? I’m here and I’m fine.” “And it is my responsibility to make sure you remain that way.” He growls. “Don’t let those memories affect you anymore, sweet heart, because then you were helpless but now…now you have a protector. I would kill myself before letting any harm come to you. If anyone wants to hurt you, they have to get past me first, understood?” I look deep into his eyes at all the beautiful emotions shining there, emotions that call to my heartstrings and I nod just as more tears spill over my cheeks.

Lime aftershave and tingles runs through me. I wrapped my arms around myself. “Thank you.” The words felt too small. “For—” "Don't get it twisted" he cut me off, not harsh but exhausted. And lifting my head to look at him, his face killed it. I couldn't recognize him again, he was back to that brooding facade with no remorse or emotions in his eyes. “I’m not protecting you,” he pressed and even if it breaks me, I only kept a straight face “I’m protecting the will. You leave, or Mom pushes you out, and I lose Apex.”

“Or disprove it.” I turned away, torn between loyalty and dread. “I need time.” “You have it,” he replied. “But be careful. Anything that comes to harm you, I will destroy, no matter who they are!” He left. And I know what he is capable of when it comes to my protection. And I am not ready yet to lose one of my close ones. Third Person’s POV

"I can make him reverse the death certificate. Get you your identity back. Your name, your inheritance, everything." "And in return?" "In return?" His smile was sharp, predatory. "In return, you stop running. You stay and fight for what's yours. You let me—" He stopped, seeming to catch himself. "Let you what?" "Let me take care of you." The words came out rougher than he'd probably intended. "Let me protect you from the worst of this family's bullshit." "I don't need protection." "Everyone needs protection from the Velmeras." His laugh was bitter. "Trust me, I know. I've been one my whole life."

I'm lying through my teeth because I'm worried sick and I have no idea if we're going to be fine, but I need him to feel secure so I plaster on a confident expression and hope he buys it. He studies my face for a moment, then nods. "Okay. But if she tries to hurt you, I'll protect you. I'm getting bigger and stronger." His voice is so earnest and brave that it breaks my heart because he shouldn't have to think about protecting me, shouldn't have to carry that burden.

“Luna, it could be a trap.” “I told you, don’t call me that.” I tried stepping past him. He stepped in again, calm but firm. A low growl slipped from his throat. I stared at him. Unmoved. Unafraid. “I said, get out of my way.” “I can’t,” he said again. “Alpha’s orders. We are to protect you at all costs.” “Every second we waste arguing,” I said through gritted teeth, “my cousin gets closer to danger. Do you understand that?”

“Listen to me.” She looked at him through blurred vision. “I was sent to watch you,” he said. “But I stayed because of who you are. Because you don’t break the way they expect you to. Because you keep standing even when everything is designed to make you fall.” Her breath hitched. “I know I don’t deserve your trust,” he continued. “But I need you to understand this one thing.” He met her gaze, unwavering. “If protecting you means turning every weapon they have against me,” he said, “I will do it without hesitation.”