I kiss her gently, pouring everything into her that I can’t say. Hoping, needing her to understand. I love you. “And I, you, Kain,” she whispers, smiling against my mouth. My muscles tense, but one stroke of her hand has me relaxing. “I didn’t know I said that out loud.” She pulls back, giving me a full view of that heart-stopping grin. “I think I’ve heard that somewhere before. Sounds very… me.” “Hmm.” My grip tightens on her waist, and I drag her back up to my mouth. “I wasn’t done with you.” She kisses me back, and the air stills. Everything is quiet, still. Wonderful. “I love you, my
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