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“Okay. Puppy.” Chaos grinned, the picture of delight as his tail swished behind him. “That’s what I’ll call you.”
His soul piece was…soft. And sad. And tired. Chaos couldn’t stop prodding at the little niblet in his chest, wishing he could take the piece out and study it. How did one so young become so sad and lonely?
Yes, quite pleasing. A sad, yummy soul piece and a pleasing meat suit. So why all alone?
If Cooper was still asleep, perhaps Chaos would try nibbling at one of those elegant fingers after all. He’d be very careful though. It wouldn’t do to damage his future mate.
“I don’t try to manage him.” At Nix’s questioning look, Cooper explained, “If you let Chaos be who he is—if you don’t try to control him—he appreciates it. He pays attention to where the boundaries are. He manages himself.”
maudlin.
“You are my human,” Chaos hissed, literal flames dancing in his eyes. “I found you, fair and square. I’m being patient and gentle and tricky as a fox to keep you close, but if that’s not working, I can be much—” He looked around the room, as if trying to find an answer there, then settled his gaze back on Cooper. “Much scarier about it.”
“I wanted freedom, and instead I’m tied to you. But I find I don’t mind being grounded, if I’m grounded with you, Cooper.”
“There’s a passage at the end—a sacred vow. I take a little nip of blood from you, you take a little nip of blood from me.” He ran his tongue over his sharp teeth. “And then we consummate.”
“I will be your lover and friend and family and god and anything else you need.”
“I can feel you.” He tapped his chest. “So wild. And joyful. Brave.” Chaos lifted his fingers to Cooper’s cheeks. They were wet. “You’re crying.” Cooper blinked, and more tears fell from beneath his glasses. “It feels so good, to have you here. I think—I think I missed you. I’ve been missing you my whole life, and I didn’t even know.”
