“Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?” Dakas whispered with an intensity that turned me upside down. “I cannot wait to take you home and bond with you, for my soul to be one with yours. Then … then you will truly know my heart and how your mere presence makes me feel.” “I look forward to it,” I whispered back, my chest filled with the most wondrous heat. “But for now, stop trying to tempt me, you seductress. I have distressed villagers to protect and evil to thwart before I can drag you to my lair and have my way with you!” Dakas said teasingly. I laughed. “Apologies, oh valiant hero.
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