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For the hearts that once shined so bright
He stepped away, and I rose to my elbows in nothing but my slip. “What are you doing?” “Admiring the treasure I’ve found.”
“You will wish for nothing, butterfly. You will have every comfort you need, including the protection of my court in your precious search for this home you desire. Just be mindful that should you find whatever that might be...” Flurries emerged, his words a cold and overt warning. “You will belong only to me.”
“The name Tullia derives from a species of butterfly.” He closed the space between us, his scent venomous and his giant form blocking all light. Taking a lock of my hair, he studied it thoughtfully within his palm. “Did you know that, sweet creature?”
“My people believe it is an honor to see a female through the heat, and sweetest creature...” He licked the arch of my ear. “I’ve never felt so fucking honored in my entire life.”
So I said softly, “I still hate you, you know.” He tensed, something passing through his eyes. Reaching out, I traced his cheekbone, whispering without enough air in my chest, “Most of all, I hate that I think I’m falling in love with you.”
