My gaze caught her deep brown eyes, which sparkled in the light. Neither of us could talk as we stared at each other, catching our breaths. Her hand came to my face, she leaned up, and kissed me deeply. In that moment I knew—no question this time. The feeling consumed my body, so clear, so firm, there was no doubt. I was a goner. The beast had claimed her. Claiming someone was not in a dweller’s control. The beast saw past rules and offenses. It was primal and comprehended only what it wanted.
