He tilted his face in her palm. Light sparked off the edges of crystals and nearly blinded her. “I am glad you will remember this place fondly.” “And she brought me to you.” Stone stiffened in her arms, his eyes snapping open, burning into her soul. “Why would you say that?” “You are the most intriguing man I have ever met.” “Monster.” “Man.” She pulled him closer, pressing her forehead against his and tasting mint upon the air. He had endured so much, had survived it, and all she could think was that she’d finally met someone who could understand her.
