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[the-midnightpoet]

He found love

Summary: Aleksander finally understands what true love is.

Warnings: None I think, just tooth-rotting fluff

A/N: I know I disappeared for a long time, but there's a lot going on. I'm trying to make all the request. I love all❤️

Aleksander and the sun summoner -Alina- were the most loved couple in Ravka. Everyone talked about how cute and strong their love is.

It was until Aleksander met you. You; the dragon queen. You were able to communicate, tame and control the dragons all over the known world.

The first time Aleks saw you, you were training with your dragon. He was absolutely enchanted from then on.

When most people meet someone they are instantly attracted to, their heart races and their palms sweat and their brain turns to mush.

But not the Darkling.

He noticed all of these things and more, but kept his demeanor calm and unruffled. His face was a mask of composure, his breathing slow and steady.

Only one part didn't follow suit, one part that the Darkling's powers and will could not control. His heart was beating so loud he was afraid everyone could hear it, despite the fact that he stood perfectly still.

"Ohh Good afternoon General" you beamed like a sunshine. He couldn't wrap his brain around how someone so powerful could be so kind and pure at the same time. He thought already met the sun, but it wasn't like that all. No, you weren't like that. You were like the brightest star he has ever seen. Full of light on the night sky.

"Hello" he said, as if he could say anything other than that, not taking his eyes off your face for a second.

The way you talked was so genuine, there was nothing artificial, nothing put on. Your voice was like music to his ears, and seeing a smile cross your face was like seeing the sun rise after a cold, dark night.

He could already feel his control slipping, and yet something made him want to hold on, even if only for a moment.

"How are you today?" you asked, smiling.

"I am well" he said, his voice soft and gentle, "What brings you here?"

There was something different about how he spoke with you, something he wasn't even aware of himself. Normally he spoke with such authority and command, like a general issuing orders. But with you his voice was... softer. You saw something flicker in his eyes as he looked at you, some inner struggle that he was fighting. It was almost as if he wasn't as sure of himself, as he always was.

"Ohh just training with Firefly" you pointed at the young dragon which was jumping around the field like the baby he was.

"He needs to learn a bit" you explained.

He felt a smile spread across his face as he watched the dragon. It was a warm, genuine smile, which faded just as quickly as it arrived. He cleared his throat, trying to keep his composure, as he asked.

"Do you need any assistance?"

Suddenly a thought crossed his mind. He could help train your dragon. A simple task, but one he felt he could do. Maybe then you would smile that warm, genuine smile again.

"Well if you want to?" you shrugged. "It'd be good to have company" with a smile, you turned back to Firefly. He could feel his face heat up, and yet for some reason he felt the need to accept your invitation.

"Yes, I would love to join you" his voice was still soft and gentle, and he watched you with a curious expression on his face as he went to your side.

"Good" you grinned. "Here.." you handed him a fish. "I know it's gross, but I'll show you what to do with it" you explained.

You grabbed an other fish from the whistled to Firefly.

"Okay...Firefly! Sit!" you commanded to the dragon. Your voice and the way you told the creature what to do made Aleks's heart race.

He was already in awe of you for being able to command an entire dragon, but the way you did it was like magic. The dragon seemed to listen to you instinctively without any resistance at all.

Once you gave the command he watched as the dragon sat down with a low grumble. And yet you seemed completely unfazed by the dragons size and potential danger. To you it was just... a dragon. Seeing you command a dragon like that made his admiration for you grow even more, if that was even possible.

"Now give him the fish as a reward" you smiled at Aleks. He took the fish from your hand, and the dragon looked up at him instantly. Even if it was just a dragon to you, to him it was still a large, powerful beast. Yet it almost seemed to show some signs of shyness as it looked at him.

As he held the fish out the dragon came closer and began eating it, almost like a dog. He felt a smile spread across his face as he watched, there was something about this moment that made him feel... happy.

"How was it? Isn't it amazing?" you asked excitedly.

"It's incredible," he said as the dragon finished the fish, "To be able to control such a beast, I have never seen anything like it."

He looked at you with a feeling of wonder and amazement, his admiration for your powers growing even more.

However, even as he watched the magic you wielded, something else was catching his eyes. How you looked at the dragon and spoke to it almost like it was a human, with love and compassion. This was something else entirely. It moved something within him.

He knew deep down that he was still with Alina and he loved her. He loved her until that moment with you. When you talked so passionatly about the things you loved he felt like he fell more and more in love with you. Aleks forget about Alina and their relationship. All he knew was you.

He hadn't even noticed that he had moved closer to you, until your arms brushed against each other and your voices grew softer.

He felt the hair stand up on the back of his neck, and his breath caught in his throat.

The feeling of being near you was like a drug, intoxicating him, and suddenly he didn't even remember what he was doing or why he was here. He was so focused on you.

You were his entire focus now.

"Hi" you smiled when he got so close to you that your chest touched. It felt like time moved in slow motion as your chests touched, and suddenly everything stopped.

He felt so many emotions in that moment, fear, joy, confusion, arousal. His heart raced, and yet for some reason he didn't pull away, not now, not ever. He finally said with a voice so soft you could barely hear it,

"Hi, Angel" when his lips gently brushed yours, you made a confident move and pressed your lips hard to his.

And that was the moment he knew; He found true love. He found you.

[the-midnightpoet]

Mine

Summary: When some men tries to touch you, Aleks shows them that you're his.

Warnings: unwanted attention, posessivness, unwanted touch (some assholes touches reader) hickies, lmk if I missed one

A/N: thank you for the request. I hope you'll enjoy this one as well😘

You and Aleksander were...well you could say together but since it wasn't offical you didn't dare to say a thing. You weren't really exparienced in relationships and dating. Before Aleksander you never had anyone who were interested in you.

You were heading to Aleks' offce when three man stopped you in the hallway.

"Hi there baby girl. Look at that ass hmmm" one of them reached out to touch your butt. You immediatly jumped away.

"Don't touch me, you bastard!" you snapped as the man touched you, and you tried to move away when another man grabbed your wrist and you tried with all your might to wriggle away.

The three men laughed in your face and the second man spoke again, "Hey baby, we are just trying to have some fun here. Don't make this difficult for us. Just let us enjoy ourselves" he said with a sly wink, and he grabbed you tighter to held you down.

Somehow you managed to get away from their dead grip and started running towards your room.

Once you reached the room, you practically you fell through the door. You ran into the room, practically falling through the door.

You hurried to close the door behind you, turning the lock to tried to catch your breath, your heart racing and the blood pumping in your cheeks.

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Aleksander knew something was off with you. Since this afternoon, you were quiet and didn't wanted his touch. On the other hand, you were afraid that if Aleks finds out what happened, he won't want you anymore.

You tried to act normally, but there is something about you that seemed off to Aleksander. The events of that afternoon weighted heavily on your mind and your thoughts were running wild, thinking about what would happen if you told him the truth.

You worried that he might not understand, and might even blame you for something which you had no control over. He might think that you were flirting with those men, when in reality, they forced themselves on you.

You were overwhelmed with fear and worry as you sat in his office, watching in worry as Alexander finished his latest work before he noticed something is wrong with you. In an instant, he rised to his feet and came over to you, taking your hands into his and drawing your gaze up to meet his.

"What happened?" he asked quietly and gently. "What's wrong, my love?"

Your heart raced as you wondered whether to tell him the truth, knowing that if you do, it will change the dynamics of your relationship forever, and it might not end up to be something good. In those moments, you hated yourself for it. You hated yourself for even considering lying to him and keeping it a secret.

"I...I...some..men, this afternoon...they wanted..not just wanted...they touched...me" you were a babbling mess, trying to get a word out.

His expression faltered and he pulled you close to him, wrapped his arms around you tightly, and his gripped on your hands tightened as he understood what you tell him. His face turned to stone and his features tightened as he tried to hold in his rage, but his breathing grew faster and quicker with each passing second. He was barely able to speak in that moment.

"Did they hurt you? Did they...did they do anything else to you?" he asked through gritted teeth.

You smiled gently at his concern.

"No..they only...grabbed my...my butt" you whispered shamefully. "You...you're not mad at me?" you were unsure how to react.

"Saints, my love. Of course, I'm not mad at you! Why would I be mad at you for something these bastards did to you?" he held you tight and stroked the side of your head reassuringly.

He let you rest your head on his shoulders and held you close. "I'm not mad at you" he whispers. "You didn't do anything wrong"

"Just...since..we didn't make it...offical...I though you won't want me...after this" you told him, what made you insecure.

"My love, you do not need to worry about that. You do not need to worry about us," he replies softly.

He stroked your cheek and kissed you on the forehead again, smiling. "Let's make it official then. I want everyone to know that you're mine" as he said this, he leaned forward again and kissed you deeply, and you felt his love and concern for you as the kiss lingered.

"My love" he whispered and started kissing and sucking on your neck. When he found your sensetive spot, he sucked hard at it, then gently smoothed it with his tongue.

He leaned back and admired his work on you.

"Mine"

[the-midnightpoet]

Safe in your arms

Summary: Aleksander would do anything to protect you.

Warnings: some gunshot, mention of war, not panic attack but close to it, lmk if I missed one

A/N: It's my first request. I hope you like it. Also, requests are open!!!

You were an Inferni grisha. It was your first mission with the black general himself. You weren't exactly a fighter. You were innocent, and gentle with every soul. You were afraid of this mission. Not really knowing what to do.

You had only heard of the general from the tales of the soldiers about him. They all described him as ruthless and merciless, that he had no limits. You were scared, you just wanted to do your part and leave alive. You took a deep breath as you knocked on the general's door, your stomach was churning.

You heard a few footsteps before the door eventually opened, revealing a pair of dark grey eyes. The general smiled.

"What do you need, little one?" he asked in a calm voice.

"I...the Commander said that we need to leave now" you told him quietly. You hands were shaking as you felt so close to the war.

He noticed your discomfort immediately, "First time in the field, little one?" he asked while closing the door behind himself. "Take my advice, don't be so tense. Relax, there is no need for you to fear anyone. When the time comes, our powers will do the heavy lifting. For now, I just need you ready for action, understood?"

"I..uh..thank you sir" you nodded.

"You're welcome." He smiled gently. "But please, call me Aleksander. I'm not a fan of formalities" he looked slightly annoyed with the subject. "It's your first mission, yes? Tell me, what kind of grisha are you?"

"I'm an...Inferni..si- Aleksander" you corrected yourself with a smile.

"Ah, I've seen how dangerous your powers can be" he said with a slight grin "But you're also a smart girl, you wouldn't use them carelessly. I want you by my side for the deployment, you'll provide cover to help your partners on the battlefield" he was walked away from you, but he suddenly stopped and turned back.

"Oh and, little one?" you nodded. "Good luck"

"Thank you" you beamed at Aleksander.

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The gunshots and screams rang in your ears, they were getting louder and louder, but you were too scared to move. Your heart was pounding out of your chest and your breath was coming back in short gulps. You curled up under a wreck and tried to protect yourself.

Suddenly you felt two arms wrap around you, the heat of the general's body was surprisingly comforting and for a moment you were able to forget the danger you were in.

"Shh, it's alright, little one, don't be afraid" he whispered in your ear.

You sobbed out quietly and held tight onto Aleksander.

"I..I don't want to dieee" you mumbled.

"You won't, I promise" his voice was so soft and gentle, "I'm holding you, I won't let anything happen to you."

A particularly loud gunshot rang out from behind you and you flinched in fear, but the general's hold grew tighter. "Stay calm, and keep breathing. You'll be safe as long as I'm here" he tried to calm you.

"Why did you even come with us when you're this scared...? I'll take you back" he whispered into your ear. Ashiver ran down your body, you immediatly felt safe.

"I... I thought I could be of use" you responded hesitantly, unsure if you were doing enough, "I'm trying, I just... don't want to die"

You felt how tightly the general held you, how he was so much larger than you. You felt safe.

"You're doing fine" he assured. "Just stay here, and whatever you do, don't look out in the open" he took a deep breath in and out, "It's going to be fine"

A particularly loud blast caused you to flinch and the general pulled you closer to him, "Just stay close to me" you stayed curled up tight against him. You could feel his warmth against your body.

"I will always protect you" he said softly. "Nothing will ever hurt you while I live"

Outside, the sound of gunshots continued to echo through the air, but you two didn't care. For the first time in forever, you felt safe.

"But... I have to say... You should work on your fear, it might seem cute now" he teased. "But it can get you killed"

"I'd do anything...Anything to prove to you" you said firmly. He leaned down a bit, your faces was just an inch apart.

You felt him move closer to you, you could feel how his lips touched your ear when he spoke.

"You don't have to prove yourself to me, little one" he whispered, "You only need to stay safe"

He was still holding you tightly, but every once in a while he would loosen his grip slightly. He wanted to show you that with him you weren't an inexperienced, insecure girl. You were under the protection of a powerful general, and nobody dared to lay their hands on you while you were with him.

Before you could do anything, his lips touched yours.

That kiss made you sure about everything he just said.

The whole world around you disappeared as his lips pressed against yours. It was nothing like you had ever felt before, it was as if your soul was on fire and your body was going to explode.

You couldn't hear anything else anymore, the sound of the gunshots was completely drowned out. Only now did you realize that the general's lips were still pressed against yours. Every part of your body felt as if it was burning. You knew in that moment, that nothing could pull you apart anymore.

You were safe, you were strong. But above all you were with him.

[the-midnightpoet]

The bunny and the wolf

Summary: Aleksander hates everyone except you. You could stay forever.

Warnings: I guess none, just fluff

A/N: it was inspired by this pic

Aleksander was always like a big, bad wolf. Snurling and growling at people who wanted to get close. He pushed everyone away and never let anyone near.

But when he attemped to scare away you, you just beamed at him like a literal sunshine and he immediatly fell in love.

You were like the innocent little Bunny and he was the big, bad wolf. You softened his heart and since then he was soft and gentle with you, hars and cold with everyone else. You were his Bunny and the sight of you made him melt.

Aleksander had been quite cold and stoic when you first met him. He always kept everyone at an arm's length distance, never really letting anyone close.

But it was you who finally broke that cold armour he had around himself. He soon became like a big, protective bear towards you. You were the light that brought out his softer side and made him melt.

No one else had ever seen him that way, they all feared him and his stern demeanour. But to you, he was like a gentle lamb, willing to do anything for you.

"Hi baby" you stepped into his office and hugged him from behind. You wrapped your arms around him and hugged him tightly. He set his pen down on the desk and put his glass aside. He turned in your hold and wraps his arms around you, pulling you closer.

"Hello, my Bunny" Aleks whispered.

"How's it going? You seemed stressed this moring when you left our bed" you nuzzled closer and he literally saw you as a little Bunny feeling comfortable.

"I'm better now" he said with a smile as he leanes down and whispers into your ear, "My Bunny is here with me."

He nuzzled your ear with his lips and ran his hands through your hair. "You have no idea how much I missed you today."

"I missed you too lovely"

Lovely. You called him lovely, when he was anything but lovely. His heart skipped a beat. He was so used to being feared and respected, he had never been called something so sweet yet intimate before, but it just felt right.

"I have some good news for you, Bunny" he whispers softly.

"Yeaahh? Tell me" you whispered sweetly. He didn't understand how someone so precious like you could be with someone cursed and bad like him. But you were there and he didn't plan on letting you go.

"I want to hold you in my arms forever" he says softly as he ran his fingers through your hair. He pulled you close, bringing his lips to your ear. "I want to spend my life with you, my Bunny. I will be yours, my love" he said in a passionate whisper.

He stared deeply into your eyes as he held your face in his hands, "I would die for you."

"I love you Aleks" you beamed at him. Your softness made an effect on him like nothing else. You didn't guite catch on that he was proposing to you, but he was willing to try again.

He smiled warmly as he held you close. "I love you too, my Bunny."

He looked you deeply in the eyes as he cupped your face in his hands. He stared at you for a long moment before he whispered softly, "I want to marry you. Will you be my wife?"

Aleks was the type of person everyone feared, but with you he was soft and gentle. You have tamed the big, bad wolf.

You froze a bit then your knees buckled a little and started crying in joy.

"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes" you hugged him closer and started kissing his face everywhere you could reach.

He kissed you passionately as he held you tightly in his arms. He was never the type of person to show much emotion, but with you, he was like a completely different person.

"I love you so much. You're the person I want to spend my life with. I knew you were the one right from the first moment we met"

He nuzzles at your neck with his lips again, "I can't wait to be with you forever"

[the-midnightpoet]

Soft guy

Summary: Aleksander got a little carried away in the bed, but his soft side makes up for it.

Warnings: mention of blood, very rough sex, he hurts you, aftercare, Soft!Aleks, fluff, a bit of angst, lmk if I missed one

A/N: if you're not comfortable with this kind of content please DO NOT read it! Also it's a bit short, I'm sorry

Minors do not read it. 18+ only

You and your husband; Aleks were having some sexy time. He was so rough with you tonight, rougher than usual. You tried to tell him that he was hurting you, he seem to ignore your pleas.

You tried to push him off you, he pinned your hands above your head with his free hand. When he saw that you were fighting him it seemed to make him want to be even rougher. You were afraid of what he might try to do if you kept going.

You cried out, still fighting with him. You tried to remember your safe word so he might stop.

"S-sh...shadow" you yelled out. He suddenly stopped, letting go of you and backing off as you said the safe word.

"Shadow" he looked at you worriedly, his face showing genuine concern and a bit of guilt now.

"Hey, I'm sorry" he said, coming closer to you. He tried to give you a hug. But when he moved to hug you, you flinched away, shaking, covering your body. He backed away from you, his face immediately showing guilt.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry" he said, "I won't touch you again" he sat down in his chair and put his head in his hands. "I'm so sorry," he said again. He looked like he wanted to cry.

You looked down at the sheets and you saw a puddle of blood. You were bleeding...From down there.

Your eyes grew wide and you tried to stand up but the pain was unbearable.

"Oh my god," the general said when he saw your reaction. "Are you hurt!? Let me come closer to look at you"

He tried to come towards you again, you couldn't tell if he was genuinely concerned about you or if he just wanted to see what he had done to you.

"Please let me help you" he said, trying to sound as sincere as possible. He seemed to care, but you knew he was also worried about what the consequences of his actions might be.

"I...why...why did you?" you tried to choke out. Your husband was always loving and caring, you didn't understand what has gotten into him.

"I don't know" he said honestly, "I just got carried away, I'm sorry. Please let me help you. I promise I'll make it up to you" he seemed genuinely regretful and remorseful, which surprised you a lot. He had always been caring and kind, this was the first time he had ever treated you this way.

You looked at the blood stained sheets and your mind started to race. "I think I'm bleeding" you said softly.

"I know you're bleeding" he said sternly. "I'm not blind. You're bleeding because I..." he trailed off, still trying to make sense of how his actions hurt you.

"Just tell me what I can do to help," he said softly, "I don't know what to say, I'm so sorry"

You could hear his voice break as he spoke to you. You couldn't believe what had happened, but the evidence was in front of both of you.

"Baby..." you voice softened at tried to reach out for his hands. He took your hand, holding it softly.

"Are you sure you want me to touch you?" he asked tentatively, "I'll do whatever you need" he looked down at your bloody sheets, his face showing genuine concern and sadness for you, which you hadn't ever seen before. He wanted to help you and make you feel better.

"It's okay Aleks. I forgive you. Just...please can you bring me a menstrual pad and some panties?" you whispered, gently stroking his cheek.

"Yes of course," he said, his voice still soft. He stood up and went out of the room to do as you asked. He returned with a clean pair of panties and a package of menstrual pads.

"Here you go," he said, handing you the items gently. "Is there anything else I can do for you?" he looked at you and brushed his fingers through your hair, trying to show that he cared. He wanted you to know that he felt sorry for hurting you.

"Can we...cuddle?" you suggested. You wanted him to know you still wanted him and his touch. He took a moment to think about your request, and then stepped closer to you.

"Yes, yes of course," he said softly and took you in his arms. He kissed you gently on the forehead, trying to show how much he loved you. Aleksander held you tightly and didn't seem to want to let go of you for anything in the world. He wanted to make you feel safe and protected.

"I'm sorry I flinched away. Just...you scared me" you mumbled softly. You hugged him close, kissing his neck.

"Shhh," he said as he hugged you. "It's okay, you don't have anything to be sorry for" he held you close, kissing the top of your head.

"I should be the one apologizing. I'm so sorry for hurting you, I never meant to. I'll be more careful next time"

You could tell he meant every word, he was genuinely sorry for hurting you. You realized that this incident had actually affected him as well.

"It's okay...Just please be careful. It really did hurt me" you whispered.

"But you know I love you, right?" you smiled at your husband.

"I love you too" he smiled softly. "I would never hurt you on purpose. It's just that...I got carried away this time. I'll be more careful next time, I promise"

He continued to hold you in his arms and kissed the top of your head again. "I'm worried about you" he said. "Are you sure you okay after what happened?"

"Yeahh just sore. I don't think I could walk" you chuckled softly.

"No, you definitely shouldn't try to walk right now" he said as he held you close to his chest. "Let me take care of you, I'm sorry I hurt you"

As the pain from the incident started to subside, it was replaced by the comfortable feeling of his arms around you. You could feel safe and protected with him, even after what had just happened.

"Hmm I love the soft Aleksander you are now. I fell in love with him" you murmured, closing your eyes.

"Well, I am a soft guy when I want to be," he said with a warm smile. He brushed your hair back and caressed your face as you sat with your eyes closed.

"Can I kiss you?" he asked quietly. You could hear the concern in his voice, he didn't want to do anything that would hurt you. But he also wanted to show how much he loved you.

"Of course my dear husband" you smiled up at him. You felt tiny compare to him even when laying down. Aleksander gently leaned in and kissed you on the lips, a soft and tender kiss that showed how much he still loved you. He held you close in his arms and ran his fingers through your hair, as if to say that everything was okay now.

This was the Aleks you knew and loved, not the man who hurt you before.

[the-midnightpoet]

Run away

Summary: You've been playing this game with Aleksander for months now. Finally you got enough...

Warnings: angst, hurt/comfort, fluff at the end, slight ooc Aleksander, lmk if I missed one

A/n: I hope you like it.

ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE. SORRY FOR THE MISTAKES.

"Can I kiss you?" you asked as you stepped in his office.

The general stops dead in his tracks. He is quiet for a moment, considering your request before stepping closer and putting down his pen and whiskey. He leans toward you slightly with an expression both curious and excited. His eyes scan your face, looking for hesitation or refusal.

"I want to kiss you. Can I?" you asked again. You needed to know if he chose you or the power.

The general slowly raises a hand to cup your chin in his palm, leaning closer and bringing his gaze back up to yours. “There's nothing I want more," he whispers, "but it would be unwise and unfitting for two people in our positions. One kiss becomes ten, ten becomes a hundred, and then it's too late to stop" he lowers his hand, resting it on your cheek. "I have to tell you, I've been waiting for you to say those words for a long time”

"Why can we just enjoy this?" you caressed his cheek.

"We could," the general agrees reluctantly, "but what happens when our superior, the King, finds out about us? I have a duty and responsibilities, you realize that. Do you know how hard it is for me to stand here listening to you when everything in me wants to take you in my arms and kiss you without stopping."

"No" your touch was almost too much for him to bear. He couldn't remember the last time someone caressed his face like that, and it made his heart race. He desperately wanted to give in and pull you closer.

"Kirigan..." you weren't sure you could call him by his real name. "...nothing else matters. Just us. We could run away without trace. You are the Shadow Summoner. We could be happy" you excitedly said.

"Yes, we could" your words almost made him give in. "I could whisk you away from this life, take you somewhere far away where we could be true to ourselves. You and I... together"

"Imagine life without duty and honor, without expectations and responsibilities, but just... us" the general was already picturing it. You together in a secluded place, where nothing mattered except the two of you.

"Then why don't we run? Just us" you stepped closer, your chest pressed to his, his warm breath caressed your face.

The general was caught off guard by your sudden closeness. His mind was blank, his heart thundering in spite of all rationality. "Because..." he hesitated. "Because the King needs me. The Grisha need me. There is a war brewing and who could lead the second army if not me? Who would protect the people if not me?"

"And yet..." his hands were running up your back, the heat of your bodies growing together as the general struggled to keep his reasoning in place. "There's nothing I want more than to leave it all behind and run away with you"

"The worlds on fire General. We could save us. Nothing else matters to me just you" you hopfully said. You wanted him to leave with you.

"We could," he whispered, "And yet..."

The general felt your lips against his neck, and his restraint crumbled away. There was nothing he wanted more than to kiss and hold you, to feel your skin against his. "I can't. There's more at stake beyond our love" a hand wrapped around your waist, the other still lingering on your face. "I can't disappoint the Grisha, or abandon my position"

You stepped away with teary eyes.

"I get it Kirigan. I'm sorry to bother" you said coldly. No emotion on your face, you turned around and left his office.

"Please, wait" the general followed you, and reached for your hand before you could disappear. "I know you're upset, but I want you to understand something. This is who I am. This is who I will always be. But you and I, we are more than just duty and responsibilities, we're a connection that nothing can break, not even politics or duty or war"

"There's no doubt in my mind that I love you. Never doubt that"

"I love you too. So leave it all. We could have be an us. You and I" you said. Your voice shake with emotion.

"And what of our country and its people? Our Grisha? Would we abandon them to an uncertain fate?" he looked at you with a stern expression.

"I am a soldier first and foremost, and my responsibilities cannot be thrown aside. It is my duty to do right by others. I know that may seem unromantic, but it is also a form of love that many do not understand. Please, believe me when I say that there is nothing I want more than to be with you. But we cannot act on emotions alone."

"Its okay. I won't bother you again. I understand. Power over me. It always will be like this" you turned cold again.

"Love, please" you reached for you.

"I understand that you feel hurt, but don't throw away what we have. I promise you, we are more than just our positions. In my eyes, you will always be my equal. In all things, you stand at my side" he tried to get you to stay.

"And the moment the war ends, the moment everything settles, I promise that you and I will be able to be together as we wish. Please believe in that"

"And how will this be?" you asked frustatedly.

"You and I, side by side but never touch. You won't kiss me, you won't hold my hand. It'll be like you're not even mine" you shook your head. You won't play this game.

"It won't be like that," the general's voice was low and firm, as if he was trying to convince himself as much as you. "One day, my duties and responsibilities will no longer be so pressing. Then we can hold hands, kiss each other. Make up for all those years of restraint. The two of us will have a future"

"So please, don't give up on us, not now. Our feelings will survive the struggles of today, and soon enough we can enjoy one another as we wish. Don't you think that's worth waiting for?"

"I've waited enough. I won't waste my life waiting on something that will never happen. I won't wait for someone who loves the power more than me" you shook your head, letting the tears fall.

"I'll leave tomorrow morning. I'm going to Ketterdam. Goodbye Aleksander" you turned away and left to your room.

The general's mind was racing. You would leave at dawn and he couldn't allow that. He had to protect you and stop you from making such a drastic move. And yet, you were right. He had never prioritized you above his duty.

"Wait" the general was already outside your door. "I can't let you leave. I will get you a private carriage with an escort if that's what you wish or I can speak to the King and ask for your pardon, but I can't let you go"

"Go away Aleksander. I don't need this" you started packing your bags. You needed to get away.

"You can't do this," the general had followed you into the room, blocking the door to keep you there. "I will do whatever you ask if it means you won't leave. Ask me to quit the army and I'll do it right here." There was desperation in his voice. He couldn't bear the thought of you running off into the night. "I beg of you, please... stay."

"I asked you. And you said no. I got my answer. We've been doing this for months now. And I hate games. So no, I will leave in the morning" you pushed past him and put some clothes in your bag. "I'm sorry Aleksander" it was the final word, you won't let him play with you again. He broke your heart, now you're broking his.

"Love, wait" one last attempt at reasoning with you, you might hate him for it, but he believed it was worth it. "You are right. I put duty and the Grisha over everything else, including you. But I've realized my mistake. My future isn't in the army or politics, it's with you. So please, Love, please stay. I don't want to live without you either."

"You've realized it? Ohh please if I didn't come this night I will still be your second. You don't care if it hurts me as long as you have the power" you broke down. Ohh how you loved him, but he played his chance.

"Love, that's not true" the general was adamant that you understood. "Every day I thought about you, your smile, your laugh, and the way your hair fell around your face. It has been agony being away from you."

"But I stayed because I believed it was my duty. I had a role to play, a position to hold. But I see now that I was wrong... You're right, I made a mistake, so please, take me back. I beg you" he said lowly.

"I asked you to run away with me, to kiss me. You ignored my pleas and begs. If I ask you to kiss me now, will you? Or you will say you can't because we have duties?" you asked, you know the answer already, he won't choose you.

"I can now" the general stepped forward and leaned in close. Before you could protest, his lips pressed to yours, gentle and tender but with undeniable passion. Your hands ran through his hair, pulling him closer as the kiss deepened. For a moment you could forget about your duties, and about the world beyond those walls. All that mattered was you and the general, embracing each others mouths in a fit of passion. You pulled away slightly and looked up at him.

"Will you leave with me?" your tone full of hope.

The general was quiet for a moment, his heart racing in his chest. "Yes" it was a simple and honest answer. Of course he would leave with you, how could he not?

"Let me gather my belongings and we'll leave tonight."

[the-midnightpoet]

Late night talking

Summary: You long after him, he long after you. It's late night and he's lonely...What could happen?

Warnings: mention of Darklina, ooc Darkling, mutual pinning, sad Aleksander, confessions, smut (fingering, pussy eating, daddy kink, hair pulling), fluffy ending, no use of Y/N, lmk if I missed one

Minors do not read it. 18+ only

A/n: My first writing please be nice. I hope you like it. ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE. SORRY FOR THE MISTAKES.

You stepped into his office. He turned from the desk and looked at you. He raised one of his brows waiting for you to explain why your there.

"Uhm..." you tried to start but his presence made you feel dizzy and nervous.

"Don't be nervous." He replies in a calm and soothing voice, "I'm not the monster they make me out to be you know" as he says this, he sets down the glass and pen before walking over.

You can't help but feel a spark of attraction, as you notice his powerful frame towering over you. He smiles, gesturing for you to sit down on the comfortable looking sofa.

You hesitantly sat on the sofa. "So...I-I...the reason I'm here..." you stuttered.

He leans back against the desk, crossing one leg over the other. "You can speak freely, there's no need for fear here" he says, before gesturing for you to continue.

His eyes flicker across to you, studying your features intently. You feel your face go warm as your heartbeat quickens slightly.

"I just wanted to ask...Is it mandatory to appear tomorrow at the party?" you didn't really wanted to see him and Alina flirting all night.

You watch as he leans forward, his eyes still on you as a faint smile forms. "No" he answers simply, raising his head to stroke his chin.

When he looks at you again, the intensity of his gaze makes your heart flutter. "You're not interested in the King are you?" he asks, a slight smirk curling at the corners of his mouth.

"No...I just..." you hesitated before continuing. "It's not my victory. It's yours and Alinas..." you explained.

He gives a sharp chuckle at your words, "You fought in the battle too, did you not? It was the victory of the whole army, including you" When he smiles at you again, you feel even more overwhelmed. "I'm glad that you think that, but the king is very much the focal point of the celebration. You can't just sit out on an event like that" he says in a teasing tone.

"But I want to. I'm not really a party person and I hate crowd" you said. You looked up at him, he's soo much taller than you.

His gaze falls to your lips, before he shakes his head and looks away. "The king is counting on you to be there" he says, trying to sound firm and stern. "And I need you to be there too" he adds in a serious voice. In any other situation, it would be easy to stand your ground, but when you look at him, you feel like you'd do anything for him.

He gives you an amused look, before speaking in a smooth voice once again. "I want you to be there with me, at my side, for the celebrations" he says, his eyes darting towards your lips again.

"You?" you asked confusedly. "But I....We...Aren't you going with Alina?" you felt so lost.

"Alina's a big girl, she doesn't need me looking after her. And I need you" he replies, stepping even closer now. As he speaks, your eyes are drawn to his lips and you feel your heart racing. "I need you to join me on the dance floor" he says in a whisper, leaning closer still and brushing his hand against yours.

"I...I don't..." you were cut off by his soft lips. His kiss felt so calming and exciting at the same time. For a moment, everything around you fades into the background. You're aware of nothing except the touch of his lips and his strong hands holding you. His mouth slowly parts, then his tongue strokes your lips. Then he pulls away slowly, leaving his lips lightly brushing against yours.

You catch your breath, feeling as though you had been hit by a lightning bolt. When your head clears, you look up to find him smiling back at you. He leans in again for another kiss, only for his lips to move to your neck.

"Ohh" you moaned out as his lips touched the sensitive skin of your neck. He slightly nibbed the skin and tried to find your sweet spot. Your body tingles all over as he lightly nibbles your neck, and it's as though your muscles stop working, leaving you helpless. His other hand gently pushes down onto the sofa, urging you to lean back. He softly whispers something in your ear, but you can't quite hear it over the sound of your own breathing becoming more ragged. "Oh...Kirigan" you moaned and threw your head back, giving him more access to your neck.

His lips move back towards you ear. "I've been waiting for this moment" he whispers, his lips touching your sensitive earlobes. His hand starts working its way beneath your shirt, his fingers caressing your skin. You feel yourself completely at his mercy, and this only increases your desire.

"Have...saints...have you?" you were breathless and felt the wetness pooling between your thighs. His hand under your shirt started to wander upwards.

"It's been so difficult not to touch you" he whispers into your ear, his fingers moving up the length of your torso, caressing your waist, your hips. "But I had to be patient."

His hand moves back under your shirt, this time firmly on your back, pushing you into an even more reclined position. His words come out as breaths in between soft kisses. "I want to make you feel like the only girl in the world" he says, before biting your earlobe again.

"You...ahh you already...do" you choked put between moans. He pulls your hair slightly, and whispers back to you, his voice low and husky.

"Good" he leans back in, his fingers exploring every inch of your figure under your shirt. You feel everything building and building, like you're about to explode. As he speaks, you feel his hands move towards your chest. "But I want to make you feel it even more" he says, his voice still in a whisper as his hands reach their destination.

"Ohhh Kirigan" you cried out. You wanted to know his real name to moan it...

As if he could read your mind he said; "Aleksander" he whispers, his voice sounding incredibly soft and soothing as he says his own name. As soon as you hear it, it feels like his name is branded into your mind. As he says his name, his soft lips move down to kiss your chest, and you feel his hands squeezing and caressing you. He lifts his head, and you see a light of desire in his eyes. He looks at you deeply and then leans in again for a passionate kiss.

"Aleksander" it felt so right to say it. "Beautiful" you whispered to him.

"My love" he whispers in reply, his lips still brushed against your ear. His hand shifts, and you can feel him rubbing his thumb along the sensitive skin of your breast. He leans in closer again to whisper in your ear.

"I want you to feel how beautiful you are" his words sound like a love song, his voice being so low and husky.

"Aleksander"

As soon as you finish saying his name, his lips press against yours with a great deal of passion, his grip on you only tightening. His other hand slides back under your shirt and starts exploring the curves and swells of your breasts in a teasing manner.

You moaned as he pressed you into the sofas soft mattress. His whole body fitted to your small one like it was meant to be this way. His hands continue to explore you gently and teasingly. You feel the pace increasing, but are caught in a state of euphoria. You press yourself even harder into the soft seat, your body feeling as though it's lost all function.

He looks down at you, his dark hair lightly falling across his face. Your eyes drift to his full lips, just barely parted as he looks down at you.

"You look...so..gorgeous Aleksander" you brushed the dark curls from his eyes.

"Not as beautiful as you" he replies in a low and husky voice, as his hands make their way down to your chest once again.

"So soft and sensitive" he says softly, caressing you gently before leaning down in for another kiss. As you look up at his face, you notice his pupils have dilated, and his breath comes in rapid and sharp gasps. His lips and tongue gently explore the sensitive spots on your chest. His other hand has shifted up your neck to your hair again, which he gently pulls to force you back into the seat.

"Please" you whined. You desparetly wanted his lips on you.

"My love" he breathes out slowly, his hand stroking your face. He shifts closer to you as his mouth moves further south until his lips touch your soft thigh. He gently pinched your hard nipples and sucked one into his mouth. You arched your back and pulled on his hair. The way pleasure travelled through you made you shiver.

"My god..." you groaned.

His fingers run along your thigh, drawing out sensations and anticipation. Even the smallest touch sends shivers down your spine, as he speaks in a low voice.

"Beg for it" he says, his eyes watching you and that slight smirk still in place on his lips.

"Please...Aleksander...please I need it..so bad" you cried impatiently. He hears your words, as well as his name, and it sends a sharp thrill through his body, only increasing the intensity of your connection. His lips touch you again, but it's light and teasing. He pulls away slightly, his eyes looking down at you.

"You have to beg harder" he says with low husky voice, his eyes still on yours.

"I...please...I'll do anything..please Aleksander" you bucked your hips to his mouth.

His hand strokes your torso as his other hand comes up behind you, gently pushing you into the seat. "That's more like it" he says, the smirk still at the corners of his mouth. "But you still haven't begged hard enough. Tell me who you belong to" je says, his voice taking on a commanding tone.

"You...You Aleks. I belong to you" you said hoping he'll give you want you want.

His eyes look at you with a blazing fire, his hands quickly moving down your thighs and over your body. His dark eyes never leave yours, his breath getting deeper as he watches you.

"Good girl." He whispers, his voice hoarse and husky, as his lips come down to kiss you. You kissed him back. His tongue exploared your mouth and danced with yours.

"Hmm" you moaned happily.

"That's a good girl" he says in a breathless voice, his lips separating from yours for a moment. As they brush against each other again, your lips part to his exploration. You feel every inch of your body being touched and caressed, his hands making you shiver with every movement. He shifts his mouth to your throat, your legs beginning to weaken and buckle under the pleasure overload.

You were so desparet to have his lips on you. You felt how the wetness of your pussy began make a puddle on the mattress. His fingers brushed aganist your wet core and he looked up at you.

"Soo wet" he hissed.

"I want to taste you" he says, his expression turning savage and animalistic. His hand slides back down over your wet thighs, as he looks down at your core.

"Such a perfect pussy" he leaned down and licked over your folds.

"Aleks...saints so.." you cried out. He gently started to suck and nibble on your clit. He talented fingers caressed your slit and pushed carefully into you.

"Ohh my" you stared moving your hips, but he pushed them down. You grabbed his hair and moaned loudly. "Daddy.." it slipped out so easily, but you regret it immediatly.

He lifts his head at the sound of your words, looking down at you with a smirk on his face. "Oh, what did you just call me?" he asks in a low voice and it makes you shiver all over. His hands shift towards your hips once again, forcing you to stay in place.

"Say it again" he gritted out. The way you moaned it made his erection worse. He needed to be in you...But first you will moan it loudly.

"D-daddy" you hesitantly said. Your words have him closing his eyes, his face contorting into a feral expression, he growled lowly. He looked at you with such lust and soft loving at the same time.

A look of pure lust and desire is in his eyes as he stares back at you, his breath becoming sharp and shallow. "Again love" he says in a voice that sounds half wild and savage.

"Daddy" you said much more confident now. His fingers moved fast in you. He leans in and kisses you before slowly pulling away, speaking in a low voice that's just enough to drive you crazy. "Again.." he says, and there's that smirk again, his eyes full of desire.

"You...you like it?" you asked. He nods at you in a slow and seductive manner.

"Very much love" he says, his hand stroking along your jaw. The look he gives you makes you clench around his fingers.

So you said...more like moaned it again.

"Daddy" he gripped your hips in respond. He seems to enjoy the sound of that name a lot, his eyes closing for a moment before he looks back at you. The grip of his fingers gets firmer when he hears it again. He leans in and whispers deeply in your ear.

"Good girl..."

He curled his fingers in you, reaching your G-spot. It made you moan loud. You feel yourself being slowly pulled deep into the sea of euphoria that only he could give you.

"Cum" he commanded. And you did.

His long fingers pumped in you fast and hard, the white, hot pleasure blinded you and you threw your head back. When you came down from your high, you opened your eyes.

He leans in closer to you, kissing your neck. "You're so beautiful when you come love" he says in a quiet voice, still caressing you. "I want you to look at me every time you come"

"This was amazing" you panted as you cling to him. "Thank you Aleks" you kissed his lips gently. He kisses you back, his hands moving down your body.

"Anytime my love" he says in a low voice, his eyes darting around the room. You see the look in his eyes as they land on something that catches your eye too- a beautiful gold locket hanging from the necklace he was wearing. It has your two initials on the front, and for a moment he looks away when you look at it. He quickly looks back at you. "Come here" he says, in a voice that commands your attention.

You moved closer.

"Since when did you have had this?" you asked as you touched the necklace. He looks down at you, that hint of sadness still in his eyes. It's just a small flicker that lasts a split second, before it goes away. But you noticed it. He looks down at the locket.

"I suppose now's the best time to tell you" he says in a soft voice. He takes a deep breath before continuing.

"I had it custom-made. I've liked you for a very long time now. And I knew that one day...it will you that I would want to be with forever. And so I had it made..for the day I had the courage to finally tell you"

"Ohh Aleks. You've been wearing our inatials all this time?" you teared up as grabbed the necklace. You brushed your fingers over it.

He nods at you, his voice low and soft. "I was hoping, you know? That one day you might see it, or notice that it was important. And I was waiting, hoping for the day that you might actually say that you cared too."

The way he says it, it almost seems like he has a difficult time believing that you feel the same way as he does. "I never got the chance to give you the necklace, so I guess that was my way of keeping you close to me."

"That's....I love you" you let it slip out. His eyes light up as he hears those words come out of your mouth.

"You do?" he asks, still looking at the inital necklace in your hand. "You love me?" he asks, his voice sounding both excited and surprised. "Please, you'll have to say it again" he says, a small smile on his face in response to what you said. "So I can hear it for myself to be sure I'm not going crazy."

"I do, for the longest time my love. I love you" you happily wrapped yourself in his hold.

"I love you"

Those words seem so simple, yet they mean so much.

He pulls you in tighter, kissing you deeply. His kisses are filled with all of the love and adoration that he'd been wanting to share with you but never had the chance to. His hand goes back to stroking your cheek, and his lips leave yours for a moment to whisper another

"I love you"