Gili couldn't believe it. She didn't want to believe it. However, no matter how she turned it around, she was really sharing her bed with a man. Or demon if she had to be technically. Sure, they were not doing anything besides cuddling, but to Gili that was something she thought would never happen. Mostly because of her low esteem but also because of the hurtful words Regina had said over time. That being words like her being a coward, stupid, or ugly. All words Gili had begun to believe herself. There would never be anyone around to befriend or even love her. Regina and her crew made sure of that. That until Declan appeared and things changed. For the better. She finally had a friend, Regina and her crew stopped pestering her; they were afraid of Declan, but still, and she had enough money to actually live for. Not that the money was that important to her but having someone to share her daily life with. That was! She could never be happier. She really couldn't. That until Declan had kissed her. That day at the park. Sure, he stated that was the only way he gained energy, but that didn't change the fact that he had indeed kissed her. And Gili had liked it. She couldn't deny that, even though it had been her first kiss and it made her flustered just thinking about it. That was the reason she had avoided Declan at first. Just seeing her brought those warm flustered feelings up and she was stuttering like crazy. She just couldn't help it. A thought in her mind had been that he was a demon and put a spell on her, but if he had, why hadn't Declan acted upon it? No, the only rational reason for this was that she must have fallen in love with him. Or she guessed that. She had after all never been in love before. But she was sharing her bed with him right now. Sure, it was so she could keep herself warm and Declan really was warm. Comforting warm. She could hear his breath, and feel its warm air hit her hair. She could even hear his heart, or maybe hearts were the better term for it. She could hear several heartbeats that just couldn't be from the same heart. Not that it mattered much to her anyway. Demons could have infinity hearts for all she cared about. All she wanted to do was lie in his arms and not care about anything. She just didn't want him to leave.

"Ahrm" coughing sounds could then suddenly be heard as both Gili and Declan jerked in surprise.

Then Declan's arms let go of her, as he turned towards the people who were now in their bedroom for some reasons. Gili shivered lightly at that since the cold air now were present all over her body. It even went through the blankets.

"As much as I don't want to disturb you two sweethearts in your beauty sleep, Herk and I have other things to do" the voice continued, making Gili pique out from the blanket, to see Sorano and his servant stand at the foot side of the bed.

"Sorano" Declan mused as he climbed out of bed to face his friend. "Did you fix the heater already?".

He didn't seem troubled that his friend had just popped out of the blue. Either that was a common demon thing, or Declan was just good at hiding it.

"Well not per say the heater, but we upgraded it" Sorano replied and smirked. Gili noticed they both were holding a bunch of stones in their hands.

"Well let me guess, the tinker prince didn't want to give up his new toy just yet" Declan then said, making Sorano nod eagerly.

"That sums it up, but that doesn't mean we haven't solved your heater problem" Sorano advised and were holding up one of the stones for them to see "These stones are infused with the breath of a fire demon. Herk's actually. By placing them all around your home, it should keep you both warm for a long time".

"But I... how do you turn them off if you don't want it that warm anymore?" Gili questioned as she got out of bed as well.

"We thought about that. No worries" Sorano reassured as he let Gili hold one of these stones. Its warm radiated in Gili's hand now. "Declan is a demon. If he is living here for life, his powers might as well be beneficial. He can turn them on and off by using his own demon fire form".

"Hmm clever. Now I am essential to Gili's lifestyle" Declan huffed.

"Yep. One of my best genius plans so far" Sorano replied as an evil smirk appeared on his lips now "Take it as a bit of help to solve out your current situation".

"Situation?" Gili questioned rather puzzled.

"Sorano I swear...!" Declan began hissing but stopped instantly up when Sorano were suddenly holding up an envelope in front of him.

"By the way I got mail for you" Sorano then said and waved teasingly in front of Declan "As you can see it has the crest of the pride clan...".

"Sorano, don't tell me you told my clan I was...". ¨

"No, no. That secret is worth keeping. I made your Satan soul get it for me. She already was keeping them since someone hid their demon signature hmm" Sorano interrupted and handed Declan the mail "Still don't want to stop the rebellion?".

"You are unbelievable, you know that..." Declan hissed as he ripped open the envelope and left the room to read the letter inside in quiet. That left Gili alone with the two demons.

"Rebellion? Situation? What is going on?" Gili then questioned.

"Well nothing that bad Miss Gili. Only a tiny revolution against the demon king" Sorano replied as he were studying his nails "Declan has responsibilities as the heir of the pride clan. Just like I have for my clan. The wrath clan. However, last night he decided to toss all that away to be with you".

"Hu? Re-really?" Gili uttered rather dumbfounded. She couldn't believe Declan would choose her over something who sounded so important.

"Well yeah, he is bound to spend your lifetime with you. It is part of your celestial contract" Sorano mused and chuckled darkly. He leaned closer and whispered in her ear "But I believe it is only a pretending excuse since he actually wants to be with you. But then again that is just my opinion. See yer".

Then without warning both demons teleported out of the house, leaving Gili more confused than ever.

After a quick preparations in getting dressed for school, Gili soon went downstairs, finding Declan cursing like crazy inside the living room.

"No! No! This cannot be happening!" he then hissed and tossed the letter down at the nearest table in here. It almost broke by the sheer force of it.

"Declan... are you okay?" Gili then asked as Declan turned surprised around. He had first now noticed that she was there.

"Gili... Yeah. Just a bit under the weather..." He then answered.

"Don't lie!" Gili demanded as she glared at Declan "Sorano told me... He told me there is a revolution going on and... and you have responsibilities for your clan...".

"Sorano deductions of the case has nothing to do with me..." Declan mused slowly.

"But it is the true isn't it?" Gili interrupted. Tears were shown in the corner of her eyes now "I am keeping you from carrying out your duty...". Arms wrapped around her as Declan kneeled down on one leg and pulled her into a hug. Gili couldn't keep herself from crying, as she let out hiccuped sobs.

"I am sorry. I didn't mean for you to cry" Declan then said and sighed "Truth to be told, my father is not fit to rule our clan. He never had the abilities to lead and never will. That is why the clan bypasses him and comes to me with their troubles. But now, things have happened. Several attacks and members of our clans have been missing... I cannot... I cannot sit by and do nothing Gili...I am sorry".

"You... need to leave, don't you?" Gili then said in a low voice.

"Yes, Gili I am sorry" Declan replied as he pulled away. Their eyes met "But remember the contract forbids me from truly leaving, but at the same time, it never states we can't spend time apart. You just have to want to let me go. I will come back as soon as I find out what is going on. I promise, on those blasted angels I will!".

"I... I believe you... Declan. I... it is just... I will be alone again..." Gili sniffed out.

"Not for very long. A day, maybe a week tops" Declan replied as he was holding her hands now "If your bullies gives you trouble, skip school. If too lonely, go to Bootleg. Crow will help you. As for in extreme emergency and you really need me, I have a gift for you". Gili looked puzzled at him.

"A gift? What kind of gift?" she asked.

"Just stand still" Declan advised as he got up on his feet. His hands grabbed around her shoulders, keeping her in place, as Declan's face got closer.

Way too close for Gili's comfort. He was clearly invading her personal space here. Millions of thoughts were running through her mind. One more scary than the other. The only one she did believe, or maybe even wished, would happen was Declan kissing her again. That thought alone made heat rose through her body and her face heat up like a tomato. As embarrassing at that was, she didn't mind it though. Then a tiny sting of pain hit her left side of her neck and made Gili wake up from her daze. Did... Did Declan just bite me? Her right hand went down to what she thought was a bite mark, only to find no wound there whatsoever. However, her skin was pulsating with power.

"There I gave you my clan's mark. My mark. Now no demon with at least some self-respect will harm or claim you as theirs. You are officially mine now" Declan explained and smiled rather proudly "I chose a spot where you or others wouldn't accidentally touch it but can be seen. Not by ordinary humans though. It holds a fraction of my powers, and in case of emergencies you can call me using this too".

"You... you marked me?" Gili questioned and swallowed her spit a bit. This sounded so wrong in her head, but also a tiny bit flattering. Mostly wrong though.

"Demons usually does this when contracted and makes a deal to keep their contractor theirs. But we had a celestial contract, so I just saw no need for it until now" Declan explained. His hands ran through her hair for a bit before he let out an annoyed sigh "I have to get going my Gili. Take care".

Then he was gone, leaving Gili all by herself. Gili sighed deeply as she went to the bathroom to see this mark. In dark colors was a symbol, the same symbol she had seen in that occult book of Regina's. it was still vibrating slightly, and Gili had to contain herself from touching it. Then she sighed. She was once again alone, with a mark on her neck, that made her feel like she was marked as Declan's mate or something. But that couldn't be right could it? Wasn't that only by werewolves? With a frustrated sigh, she went to the kitchen, ate her breakfast and went to school. Just as usual. What she didn't know was that someone or something were watching her.

A;N: Well that was that chapter. Lol getting good. Especially with that mark Declan left on Gili's neck lol. But what do you readers think? Did he really mark her as a potential mate or was it really only to protect Gili? Who knows? In the next chapter we focus on Declan. Not totally sure what will happen, but I believe the order might come in play soon. Please comment on what you think so far. Oh and by the way her mark looks like the picture above. Hope it looks interesting.