My Soul card is a Reaper-Chapter 770: The world of irth (part-36)
Leiza collapsed onto Azzy, her breath ragged, skin slick with sweat. Her chest rose and fell against his as she let out a satisfied sigh. "Yep," she muttered, a lazy smile playing on her lips. "Definitely the case."
Azzy exhaled, his own body still humming with exertion. He gave a small nod. "Yeah. Your reserves are stronger now."
Leiza chuckled, tilting her head to meet his eyes. "I think I might be getting obsessed with this."
Azzy frowned slightly. "Don't. Gaining sudden strength again and again will make you lose your control. And losing control of your strength could have serious consequences, both you and others."
She smirked, brushing a damp strand of hair from her face. "I wasn't talking about my powers. I was talking about s*x." Leaning down, she pressed a soft kiss against his lips. "I love you, you know."
"I… uh…" Azzy hesitated. The words hung between them, heavy. He wasn't sure if he could say them back. Not yet. He was trying to move on, trying to forget a love that still lingered like a shadow in his heart. It felt unfair—to her, to himself—to use her as an escape.
Leiza suddenly shifted, sitting up on his chest, her expression playful but firm. "Listen here, mister. I'm Leiza. If I want something, I get it." She leaned down, her nose barely an inch from his. "And you are not going anywhere after taking away my virginity. If you don't love me now, fine. I'll make you fall in love with me."
Azzy blinked. "Uh… okay?" He wasn't sure if she was joking or dead serious.
She grinned. "I'll make you fall so hard for me that you won't even remember your ex. Or any other woman, for that matter."
Azzy chuckled, mischief glinting in his eyes. "You can try." With one swift movement, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close.
Leiza gasped, then froze. Her eyes widened as she felt something pressing against her from below. She pulled back slightly, giving him a knowing look. "Again? Seriously?" She shook her head in mock disbelief. "How much of a beast are you? You've got more lust than a demon."
Azzy's face flushed as he cleared his throat. "It's your fault for sitting like that. Your, uh… thing was touching my stomach."
Leiza stared at him for a second before shaking her head with a laugh. "Unbelievable."
Meanwhile, far away in the realm of Elysium;
Silver City glowed under the twin golden moons, their soft light washing over the palace balcony where Claire stood. The night air was cool, but she barely felt it. Her gaze stayed fixed on the horizon, lost in thoughts she couldn't push away.
Footsteps behind her. She knew who it was before he even spoke.
"How are you holding up?" Adam's voice was gentle.
Claire didn't turn. "I'm fine. I did the right thing."
Adam watched her for a long moment before speaking again. "Everyone deserves happiness, Claire. You don't have to follow the path your father set for you. It's not too late."
She finally looked at him, her eyes reflecting the moonlight. "If I choose my happiness, Azzy will become an enemy of all Elysium. He and his people will suffer because of me." She let out a slow breath. "Besides, I was created for one purpose—to become the Supreme Angel and restore our glory. It's my destiny. For the sake of our realm, I'm prepared to give up my love, and my life."
Adam's expression softened. "Every angel would be proud of your sacrifice."
Claire gave him a sad smile, her fingers tightening around the balcony railing. "Maybe. But that doesn't make it any easier."
*
Three months passed in the blink of an eye on Planet Irth.
The days melted into weeks, and before Azzy even realized it, he had adjusted to an entirely new life—one where Leiza was at the center of it.
A few weeks ago, Azzy had learned that Leiza was pregnant. The news had hit him like a tidal wave, of course, there was a shock, he had just recently turned 19, after all. But he was also happy. Yes, the lingering feelings toward Claire were still there in his heart but he was genuinely happy to move on and spend his life with Leiza.
Perhaps, the main reason he was genuinely happy with her is because he doesn't have to bear the burden of Death Clan on his head or act like an Arcana Master. It was a normal peaceful life, free of burdens and duties. And Azzy wanted that all of his life.
He just wanted to enjoy his youth, just like a normal person, and when he was with Leiza, he achieved that. Regular dates, going for an overnight trip with a girlfriend, camping, and having s*x, those three months were quite memorable for Azzy.
And upon learning that he is going to be a father, without hesitation, he proposed. She had accepted with a smirk, calling him an "overly serious idiot," but the tears in her eyes betrayed how much it meant to her.
Her uncle, a man of sharp instincts and hidden agendas, had surprisingly given them his blessing. Maybe it was because he saw Azzy's potential, or maybe he simply didn't want to go against Leiza's will, or maybe, it was because Azzy had no one else and Leiza would still lead the company. Either way, the engagement was official, and the media had gone wild with speculation.
Leiza had taken care of everything else, crafting a fake background for him, and spreading enough rumors to turn them into accepted truths. By now, even the most curious reporters had stopped asking questions.
Of course, with her pregnancy and engagement, school became irrelevant. Leiza had dropped out without hesitation. Azzy followed suit, though he had never been attached to it in the first place. It was just something he accepted to guard Leiza anyway. They had bigger priorities now.
Meanwhile, in the world of angels, Azzy's absence had already been addressed. Per his request, Claire had informed their team that both he and Captain Astro were dead. When the princess spoke, everyone had to accept it as truth. It was a clean break. No one came looking for him. No one from his team searched for answers. Of course, the fact that Azzy didn't have a much closer friendship with anyone helped him that. Captain Astro was missed by many but Azzy was forgotten in a few weeks.
And just like that, Azrael Garcia—the enigmatic fiancé of Leiza—became a part of this world and had no ties left with Angels.
