“And is this what you expected as your Fated?” Nervousness and a dash of wall-building sarcasm peppered her question. “A human? With no magic to offer you as a partner?” His eyes raised to her once more. “No… and yes.” Theo stepped in to close the gap between himself and Arleta. “There is plenty of magic in you. You are magic… for me.” He reached up and touched her cheek, making Arleta’s knees go weak and nearly buckle under her weight. “And I will be yours whether or not you want me… until I am no more.”
