"And you have all of it," he told her, wrapping his arms around her and kissing her neck. "The smell, the body..." He leaned her back and looked down into her face. "The sharp teeth, beautiful eyes, and the gorgeous face." His words made her smile foolishly. For so long, she'd been little more than something for humans to stare at. Her iliri features were similar to humans' but different enough that she'd spent most of her life being laughed at and taunted. That Blaec found her beautiful was a feeling she couldn't describe.
