But it is a Binding Mark of a sort. I didn’t know if it would work. I sort of had to combine some elements from other Marks to make this one, but …” Her eyes darted to Azrael. “He wanted to risk it.” “What is the cost?” Talwyn demanded. Scarlett gave her a small, soft smile. “It binds your lives together, Talwyn.” “No,” she said, shaking her head. “Absolutely not. His life does not get cut short because of me. No.” “It was a cost I am willing to pay, Talwyn,” Azrael said, trying to guide her face to his.
