But this new, fragile thing humming
between them ... He would not risk it for all
the world.
Elide, thank the gods, had no such worries.
None at all, it seemed, as she lifted a hand to
his cheek and ran her thumb along it. Every
breath was an effort of control.
Lorcan held absolutely still as she brought
her mouth to his. Brushed her lips across his
own.
She pulled back. “Rest, Lorcan. I’ll be here
again when you wake.”
Anything she asked, he’d give her.
Anything at all.
Too shaken by that soft, beautiful kiss to
bother with words, he lay back down.
She smiled at his utter obedience, and, as if
she couldn’t help herself, leaned in once
more.
This kiss lingered. Her mouth traced his,
lily
(lily)
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