Head falling back, Lara shrieked into the storm, clawing at his shoulders as he sank into her and then stilled. “Look at me.” She did, pressing her cheek against his hand as he reached up to cup the side of her head. “I love you,” he said, his lips grazing against hers. “And I will love you, no matter what the future brings. No matter how hard I need to fight. I will always love you.”

