Page 84 of The King's Man
“My blood runs for you, my soul.
“My mate.”
Her chin was low, but her eyes locked on mine and she swallowed hard before she continued.
“Behold, you are my strength. Behold, you are my love.
“Let me taste with my mouth because your kiss is richer than wine.
“Let my body speak the words my tongue cannot form.
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your soul.
“For my love is stronger than death, my jealousy fierce as the grave.
“I burn for you with fire, the very flame of God.
“I am your beloved. I am your mate.
“My soul sings for you. My desire is for you.
“I give myself in this world, and the next.
“Before God…”she hesitated, her eyes widening as she stared into my soul.“You are… mine.”
My heart leaped as that sucking hole in my chest throbbed and squeezed, swelling to aclose.
I could barely breathe, but knew this was the moment. I had to speak this vow and tie these pieces of linen together. Her fingers tightened in mine, and then she breathed the words, feeding them to me line by line, her eyes growing wider and wider with every word.
“My mate.
“My body for your protection.
“My voice for your champion.
“My blood runs for you, my soul.
“My mate.
“Behold, you are my joy. Behold you are my love.
“Let me taste with my mouth because your kiss is richer than wine.
“Let my body speak the words my tongue cannot form.
“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your soul.
“For my love is stronger than death, my jealousy fierce as the grave.
“I burn for you with fire, the very flame of God.
“I am your beloved. I am your mate.
“My soul sings for you. My desire is for you.
“I give myself in this world, and the next.
“Before God…”
