lamenart:“How can you trust me, after what your own brother...

lamenart:

“How can you trust me, after what your own brother did to you?”

“Because he was false,” said Damen, “and you are true. I have never
known a truer man.” He said, into the stillness, “I think if I gave you
my heart, you would treat it tenderly.”

Laurent turned his head,
denying Damen his face. Damen could see his breathing. After a moment he
said in a low voice, “When you make love to me like that, I can’t
think.”

“Don’t think,” said Damen.

- Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat

Daaaaaaamn.