His heart swelled, and the ever-waging war within him, fueled by the pain, solitude, and death he’d experienced…calmed. The corners of her mouth lifted. “This,” she said, riding a sigh. “This feels exactly right. This is what I need. It feels so much better than when I worked with the witches in the cemetery.” Her eyes drifted open, revealing her beautiful blue irises. “I’ve found my other half. My polar opposite.” Her smile drifted higher. “My true balance.” “It feels…” He couldn’t find the words. Didn’t know if there even were any to describe the completeness he felt in that moment. The
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