“Believe me, I know. But I also know that as long as my heart beats, I’m going to keep trying to find a path back to you. Back to us.” Her shining eyes pierce through me as she sobs. I press my forehead to hers. “You’re it for me. You are my first love. And you are my last.” She makes a choked gasp and shoves at my chest. “Damn you, Nero.” And then she crushes her lips to mine.
