- Eros -

"You're kidding right? I just told you to fucking stop playing-" I put my finger on her lips and felt my skin buzz where I touched her.

Oh sweet mother of Greece.

"You said you'll be open-minded."

She pushed my hand away, her cheeks blushing a beautiful girly pink, "Fine."

"That night, at Trevor's concert, I was there to pair a couple."

"So you're a matchmaker?"

Look how far we've come.

I nodded, "I guess, if you put it that way then yes."

"Who were you matchmaking?"

My mouth went dry, "I uh-"

"No more lies Eros."

My name sounded a million times sexier from her.

"I was there to match you with Trevor."

The fierceness in her eyes was replaced by confusion, "You were what?"

Should I tell her everything?

"I was there to match you with Trevor."

"Why would you match us? We didn't hire a fucking matchmaker."

Oh boy.

"I'm not your average matchmaker, I am of another kind."

"Why are you talking like that? What are you trying to say? You're cupid or something?"

Technically I'm the real deal, not the Roman duplicate Cupid.

"I am Eros, I was born in Greece but was conceived heavenly. My job here on Earth is to pair humans. I've been doing that for thousands of years and that was what I did with you."

She blinked at me, something clicking in her mind.

"Almost every time I saw you, I felt a stabbing pain in my heart. Then I felt woozy and dizzy out of nowhere. That was you?"

Of course she knew, I've shot her three times now. She was bound to feel something.

I nodded, "I paired you with Dylan twice, and I paired you with Trevor that night at the concert."

She moved back from me, "What the hell are you?"

"I'm a God Destiny, I'm the God of Love and Lust itself."

She shook her head, "You're fucking crazy. If you're so brilliant, why would you pair me with a dumb ass like Dylan then match me with an abusive Trevor?"

"That's what I want to know too, why can't you just fucking stay with someone?"

She glared at me, "Oh is it my fault now that I can't stay attached?"

"I'm not implying that it's your fault babe but I'm trying my very best to make sure you find your partner."

And won't be left alone like me.

She shook her head, "I still don't trust you, God of Lust and Love? If you're trying to turn me on with a title like that, I must say it's not working."

Why is she so difficult?

"I'll prove it to you, meet me back here tomorrow night. I'll show you my work."

She gave me her signature glare, a fucking sexy one at that. She sighed, "If I find out all this is a lie, tomorrow will be the last time you see me."

"What if you find out it's all true?" I challenged.

She folded her arms, "Well then at least I know you're not a bloody liar."

"No no no, I can't let you off the hook so easily. You don't trust me, I want you to remember that I'm not a force to be played with."

"Oh really? The great God of Lust and Love itself?" She mocked and somehow, I couldn't help smiling.

This is going to be fun.

"Yes really. Not only will you have to tell me why you came here, I want a little kiss from those lips of yours."

She scoffed, "God or not all men are the same."

I shrugged, "It's not like you've not kissed me before princess, I know you enjoy every bit of it."

I swear I saw her pupils dilate and her cheeks flush red, though her expression was still as stony as ever. 

"I've kissed better than you Eros, God of Lust and Love."

I felt a growl rise in the back of my throat, my ego was seriously getting hurt because of this woman. 

I tilted her chin to look up at me, "Oh have you?"

She gulped and I smirked, her smoky eyes hiding nothing. I could smell her passion, strong like hard liquor yet sweet and delicious like an apple.

She leaned in slightly, her mouth barely an inch away from mine, "I don't think I'm the one desperate for this kiss Eros."

She ran a finger down my shirt to my pants cheekily and I groaned.

Sweet fuck.

I felt pure desire flow through my veins, down to my nether regions. 

Just before I could devour her she pulled away and stood up, handing my blazer back to me.

"I'll see you tomorrow Eros," she grinned at me and strode out of my office.

***

"YOU WHAT?!" Payne yelled and I did a spinning back kick to his shocked face.

He flew to the ground and I stared at him, "Dude focus will you?"

He glared at me, "You asked Destiny to come and see you pair a couple?! Are you insane?!"

I smirked, I thought I didn't think it through last night. But apparently, I had nothing to worry about.

"Maybe I am, but what's the worst that could happen? I'm already banished for an eternity to live with humans, I should have some fun while I'm at it."

Payne got up from the floor and held his fists up, ready to fight me again.

"Remind me why your mother banished you here again?"

I dodged a punch from him, "Because I secretly came here?"

He thrusted a side kick at me, "And because you brought Psyche into the Heavenly Realm. Why do you think it's such a big deal to her?"

I blocked it off and swung in to punch his face, "Maybe because she's never been down here herself?"

He back stepped, barely missing my blow, "Wow really? You think you being here forever is because of the fact that your mother is jealous that she didn't enter the Earthly Realm? And that Psyche was able to visit the Heavens?"

I laughed, "That's a mighty long sentence."

He rolled his eyes, "I've been thinking Eros, about a way to break this curse of yours."

I eyed him and got kicked in the gut. I straightened myself, "It's not a curse Payne, just my mother's sick punishment."

He threw a few punches at once, "How are you so sure? Think about it, your mother didn't just banish you, I remember you telling me that she wants you to be alone."

I cringed at that word and wasn't able to dodge one of his hits. He knocked my nose and I flew backwards, feeling blood rushing out.

"Aren't you afraid of what she'll do to Destiny if she finds out you're having feelings for another human?" He continued and put a hand out for me to take.

I groaned and swiped the blood on my arm, realising my nose was broken.

I took his hand and he pulled me up from the floor of the boxing ring.

"Well I'll never find out what her fucking problem is even if I stay away from Destiny. I've been pushing every single woman away since Psyche.

It fucking hurts to know that she almost died because of me but for the first time in forever, it doesn't hurt. It doesn't hurt when Destiny holds me. I'm tired of being alone Payne, fucking sick and tired of it," I heard my pathetic voice break a little as I adjusted my nose back on its bridge.

I felt the healing take place immediately.

He gave me a look that I disgusted and I hammered the back of my hand to his stupid face. 

He took it like the tough guy that he was and spat the blood out of his mouth in the manliest way possible, "Destiny is a good change for you Eros. I don't know what your bitchy mother will do but I'll always take your side. Bro's honour."

He raised a fist at me and I bumped it, still feeling like shit even after telling him everything. I needed to see Destiny.

***

Night came and I confidently got out of my white Lamborghini Murciélago. I took a deep breath to calm my insides. I wasn't particularly nervous, but I was looking forward to seeing her.

I pulled my burgundy blazer tighter around me and grabbed the two suitcases from the car.

The stupid cases were so bulky and annoying to bring along. I hated carrying them, hence I let Payne do the dirty work. But I was to meet him straight here at the club.

This time around, instead of letting him help me set up, I wanted to show Destiny every single step of how I paired two people.

I cleared my throat and entered my club, heading straight up to the VIP section upstairs.

The music was loud, the lights were blinding, my perfect kind of night.

I didn't miss the stares from the women on the dance floor, their eyes hungrily drinking me in.

I wonder why I even slept with any female before now. 

None are better than Destiny.

I sighed and pulled myself together, she was the only thing that ever mattered since the first time I laid my eyes on her.

I chose to ignore it, because every other girl I paired would leave with their partner. But not her, she came back. She came back announcing she was single.

I placed my cases down and scanned the crowd below me. She should be here soon.

I found the man I was supposed to pair, Caden Jones. A mummy's boy really. Even after his mother passed away, both he and his father went through a hard time. They are rich though and own an architecture firm.

There it was, the flash of red. Destiny strode in, her face now flushed a healthy pink, her wavy dark red hair cascading past her shoulders sensually, her boho styled wine coloured dress dipped down nicely to accentuate her cleavage but not too much. The right amount of tease. Her lacey sleeves covered her till her elbows and I could tell she was trying to cover as much skin as she could.

Maybe because of what happened with Trevor, which I still don't have a clue of.

The lace seemed like just a sheer cover for whatever she was wearing and the dress actually did a good job of hugging the top of her body nicely. It flowed out delicately from her waist to the ground and for once in a long time, I was speechless.

No girl has left me feeling this unarmed before, this vulnerable, even with Psyche.

Destiny's beauty, whether inside or out, left me dumbfounded.

Her brown eyes fluttered up to capture my gaze and I saw her pupils dilate. 

Good.

I cocked my head and she took the hint, slowly making her way through the crowd to the stairs.

Sickening drunk men were looking at her like she was their next meal. I felt a growl rise in the back of my throat and took a deep breath to calm myself.

So protective of her.

When she finally made her way up, I smiled at her brilliantly. Feeling my ego expand considerably.

I wanted her to be mine.

Her eyes raked the sight of me and I took her hand in mine, kissing the back of her soft flesh, "It's a pleasure to finally see you again my lady."

A small cute smile appeared on her face, "The pleasure is all mine, God of Love."

I chuckled and pulled her close to me, the scent of berries emitted off her and I breathed in deeply, "You clean up well."

She scoffed and shoved me off a little, "Well thank you for your compliment. I'm just here to see what the hell you meant by pairing me with Dylan and Trevor."

She folded her arms and very subtly pushed her breasts up, making my mouth water.

Oh sweet mother of mercy.