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“No, I think so often of you.
She looks at me, shocked. And then she smiles, bright and big like the night sky hanging above us. I fear she could rival the stars.
“I don’t regret it.” His words are a rush, a confession he’s clung to. “I don’t regret you, or what was between us. And I don’t regret kissing you on that roof. But I know I’ll regret what I have to do to you for the rest of my life.”
“No,” he murmurs. “I wanted her to be formidable. Recklessly bold. Powerful despite ability.” I stare at him, taking in each word. “I am none of those things,” I whisper. He drops my hand to brush gentle fingers beneath my chin, raising my face up toward his. “You are much more than those things.” “You overestimate me.” “No. I just see you.”
“Still contemplating drowning you, actually.” My voice is breathy, my own fingers wandering over the curve of his jaw. “Oh, darling, I already am.” His lips inch closer to mine, teasing me. “And I’m begging you to let me breathe you in.” I smile slyly. “I thought you never begged?” “I’m getting used to it when it comes to you.”
“Your heart is pounding.” “That tends to happen when you touch me, yes.”
“Oh, but you are my undoing. My deliverance. My downfall disguised as a deity.” Another slow step. “You are my ruin.” I’m dazed, unable to do anything but let a smile tug at my lips. “Call us even. Call me crazy. I don’t care. Just…” His eyes are pleading, brimming with emotion. “Just call me yours.”
