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In the back of my mind, I’ve always known. Since the moment I laid eyes on her. There was always only one end. A destiny we could never return from. Our fall is destined.
They say before you die that your life flashes before your eyes. All the moments you’ve collected play like a movie until bang. You’re gone. It’s still only her I see.
“But if you don’t do as you’re told, your lass will be found in the river, filled with so much cum that the police won’t even be able to match it to anyone.”
“If we only had tonight, would it all be worth it?”
“Promise me you’ll never forget this moment, Sutton.”
We’re staring at each other, all the words unsaid killing us. Because it feels like he’s at the end of our story while I’m still in the middle.
“You share an aura. That’s very rare. It means your destinies are intertwined.”
“Ah. You’re the end of her story. I told this girl once that you can’t save her but that she could save you. She’s your fate, you know? But death is your destiny.”
“The devil already knows your name, Calder Wolfe. And one day, even he’ll be afraid of the king.”
“Tragedy awaits you. Death is knocking. And it’s on her doorstep.”
“Goddammit, you’re so fucking desperate to be special to someone, anyone, you’d lay down with the devil. Wake the fuck up, princess. You don’t belong in my world. Not because of cursed moons or fortunes from some fucked-up old woman—”
I’m numb. My heart is dying. He takes a step away, and I suck in a breath because it feels like a piece of me is being ripped away.
“I never believed in love before you.” My heart waits, hoping to beat again until he pushes a sword directly through it. “And you weren’t enough to change that.”
“I love you. I’ve always loved you—my whole damned existence, even before. And I’ll love you after I die. The world will have to dedicate stars to us. Because you will always be the only fucking one for me.”
“I cherish the feel of your skin on my lips. There won’t be any space on you that I’ll leave unkissed tonight, baby.”
“I want to defile your body. Teach you how good it can all feel. So, we’re gonna start slow until we’ve done everything. Until I’ve broken you in and ruined you for anyone else. Because you’re mine. And I’m forever fucking yours.”
We’re desperate for each other. So completely fucking magnetized that I don’t know where I begin and he ends.
“Goddamn, I just want to fuck you and lick you…and then die next to you. Do you know what I mean?”
“I never want to be apart from you, Calder. I won’t ever fucking leave your side. Not even in death.”
This is the moment I’ve always wanted. Calder’s face, like a damn bruised angel, stares down at me with the stars at his back. Like he was cast out of heaven.
“I love you too.” The way he says it, as if he can barely speak, makes a lump form in my throat. “You’re my everything, Sutton. And I’ve never felt like this… You’re my purpose. My only reason for breathing. There’s nothing I won’t give you. But it could never match what you’re giving me.”
“I want to see you come. I want to feel it inside of me.” His eyes close again as a deep rumble vibrates in his chest. “Baby. Unless you want me to fuck you so hard that you forget your name, I’d keep those fucking thoughts to yourself.”
“Look at us. Me, inside of you. You’re mine, Sutton. I took your blood. Made your pussy my home. And I’m gonna fill you with my cum. I swear to God, if anyone ever fucking touches you, I’ll kill them. Do you understand that? That’s how fucking deep I love you. You are always and forever fucking mine.”
“The devil already knows your name, Calder Wolfe. And one day, even he’ll be afraid of the King.”
one bullet before I slide the safety off and tuck it into the back of my Dickies.
“Tragedy awaits you. Death is knocking. And it’s on her doorstep.”
I can’t live without Calder. But without me, he gets to live. No pills, no evidence. No me, no setup.
“I’m sorry, Calder. I love you. So, I’ll save you.”
From the rock I’m seated at, I watch her dramatic little moment unfold, lifting my cigarette to my lips, readied to light it as she whispers. “I hate you, moon.” * * * “What are you doing here? How’d you get here so fast? I just saw you—” “I ran.” * * * “Now I’m baptized in you.” * * * “I’m gonna give you the stars, and the moon, and—” “Love. You’re going to give me love.” * * * “I’ve always loved you—my whole damned existence, even before. And I’ll love you after I die. The world will have to dedicate stars to us. Because you will always be the only fucking one for me.”
