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“Never,” she rasped as she kissed him back, giving it everything she had, knowing what she had planned, knowing she was lying to him.

She couldn’t be with him forever.She had to die—there was no other way.The thought of leaving him had her fighting back tears as he kissed her neck, his fangs grazing her skin.She arched her head back, wanting him to pierce her skin.She wanted his fangs deep in her neck.Charlotte could feel his need drawing him in.It must have something to do with his demon half, and she was willing to give him what he needed.If this might be the last time they were together, then she wanted all of him.

Charlotte pushed the thoughts away, bringing herself back to the moment.He was pumping faster, their bodies thrusting in unison, their kisses growing more desperate.She held on tighter, digging her nails into his back as he sucked harder on her neck with a growl.

“Bite me,” she pleaded, holding his head to her, moving her hips faster, matching his pace.Charlotte could feel the pleasure building, ready to explode.

Roman stopped, shocked, and she thrust her hips up, ripping a groan out of him.

“Don’t stop,” she demanded, raking her nails down his back.

He plowed back into her, faster than before, as they both gasped for air, so close to climax.Charlotte pulled his head harshly toward hers, smashing their lips together and kissing him like it was her last second on Earth.She pulled back, nipping at his ear.

“Bite me,” she whispered into his ear.

He lost himself then, growling loudly and never slowing his pace.He wrenched another toe-curling kiss from her, then his eyes locked on her neck a second before he leaned down and sunk his fangs deep into her flesh.

Charlotte instantly climaxed, screaming out his name, holding on as Roman completely lost himself, roaring against her neck and pumping in and out of her so fast that she exploded again and again.The feel of his fangs inside her felt so erotic, so intimate, like he’d branded her deep down to her soul.So deep that even in death, the mark would be seen, and everyone would know she was Roman’s.

She thought she might explode into a million stars as the pleasure became almost unbearable, ripping through every inch of her body.Charlotte didn’t think it possible, but as Roman finally came, he let go of her neck and roared her name to the ceiling, still pumping in and out of her, ripping one final orgasm from her trembling body, pushing her over the edge and into the heavens.How was this kind of soul-consuming pleasure even possible?she thought, stunned.Roman finally collapsed on top of her, gently kissing her neck as he gasped for breath.

He rolled onto his back, pulling her with him and tucking her in against his magnificent, muscled body.A sheen of sweat from their lovemaking made his body glisten in the light.They both lay together, wrapped tightly in each other’s embrace.Charlotte tried to catch her breath as she snuggled into his chest, his arms tightening around her.

“That was… amazing.”He kissed the top of her head.

Charlotte lifted her gaze to look at him, his eyes now back to that intense blue she loved so much.“I didn’t know it was like that… or could be like that.”

Her cheeks heated.He must think her so inexperienced.

Roman ran a thumb over her bottom lip, his eyes darkening with desire.“Neither did I, angel.That was a first for me, too.”He smiled, looking sated as he dragged her up his body, his hands getting lost in her hair as he drew her in for a smouldering kiss.

He pulled away, gazing into her eyes, his face becoming serious.“I love you, Charlotte.You are mine forever,” he told her with such devotion, such overwhelming love.

Guilt started creeping in again.“I love you too, Roman,” she answered, kissing him again, her desire for him flooding back anew.

If this might be the last time they were together, she was going to make the most of it.At that thought, Charlotte’s kiss grew more desperate.She tried to memorize the way his body felt and his masculine scent that drove her insane.Charlotte ran her hands over his chest, committing every inch of him to memory.She cupped his face, breaking the kiss and looking at him with teary eyes, a frown of concern darkening his face.

“Charlotte, what is it?”

She gave him a small smile.“Nothing,” she lied, loathing herself for it, especially after forcing him to promise he never would.“I’m just so happy.”Liar.She placed her forehead to his.“Roman, make love to me,” she whispered, running her hand down his chest, her fingers finding him already hard and wanting her as she wrapped them around him, slowly stroking.

Roman growled, moving so fast and flipping her over onto her back.She giggled as he licked and kissed her neck, admiring his bite, proud of the mark.

His hungry blue eyes found hers.“Anything for you, my love.”Giving her another smouldering look, eyes already glowing red, he fell upon her.

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Charlotte awoke from another blissfully dreamless sleep.She could feel Roman lying behind her, his warm body surrounding her.Their legs entwined, and his powerful arm wrapped tightly around her waist, hugging her to him in a tight, possessive embrace.She melted into him, loving the feel of his body against hers.His warm breath softly caressed her neck as he slept beside her.

Her body ached in the most delicious way.Everything was sore from their marathon lovemaking.They had stayed in this bed for the rest of the day and all night, making love every which way that was humanly possible and sometimes in ways she hadn’t known were possible.

When they weren’t having life-changing erotic sex, they had laid in each other’s arms, learning everything they could about each other.Roman had asked about her life, hating that the only safe person she had in her life had passed away, leaving her alone in this world.

She’d told him how Ava had lived down the street with an abusive stepfather and how her beloved grandmother took her in, giving her a safe home alongside Charlotte.Then, how their world came crashing down when she died, and they’d been living day to day, working multiple jobs just to eat and keep a roof over their heads.Then she’d told him about Kate, the young girl they’d basically adopted like a little sister, and her worry for her and the baby.

Of course, that conversation had ended with her in tears over her missing friend and concern for whether Kate was okay as she’d be getting closer to her due date.Roman vowed to find Ava and make sure she was safe.He also promised to put plans in place for Kate and the baby, saying he’d set up a house close by and send some of the fallen to collect her, making sure she settled in and was safe, as he’d kissed away her tears, reassuring her all would be okay.She loved how caring he was toward her, how he wanted to make the world safe for her.It only made Charlotte hate herself more for lying to him and planning to get one of these fallen angels to kill her somehow.

Charlotte didn’t think she had the nerve to do it herself.She was too much of a coward when it came to pain.She couldn’t even handle stubbing her toe.Weakling,she cursed herself.Why couldn’t she be strong enough to just do the job herself?It would make things so much easier.Maybe she could throw herself from a building or jump in front of a bus.The depressing thoughts ruined the happy sex bubble she had awoken in.

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