Page 35 of A Kiss From a Revenant
I suck in a breath.
“My maker.”
Nory’s eyes go wide.
“Yes, they said you had doneit. Whatever it is. Then they changed you into this new form right before my eyes.”
My mouth goes dry as I stare at her. My maker did this? That can only mean one thing. One beautiful, impossible thing.
“You love me.”
Nory gasps. With no threat of undoing, I can finally give her the explanation she deserves. Savoring her scent once more, I swallow soundly.
“The morning after you had taken me into your bed, I knew I had to find a way to earn more time. I knew I was dying—my undoing was only days away, and I was desperate. I sought out my maker and begged for more time with you. Told them I’d give anything.”
“Eryx…”
“My maker told me that the only way they’d grant me the time I desired was if I could find a way to make you love me. If you could love a death omen, I would be spared my undoing and be given the future I begged them for. I couldn’t tell you of our bargain or I would be undone in that very instant.”
Nory is quiet for a moment. She bites her full lip as she looks at me over. Her hand trails along my shoulder, squeezing the muscles she grazes. I hold still, allowing her curious fingers to touch any part of me she wants. My cock is already stirring, but I will it to relax. There will be time for that later.
Her eyes snap back to mine, laden with raw emotion.
“You did all that…for me?”
My laugh is pure shock.
“There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you. I love you, Nory. I’d endure the centuries of loneliness and hunger to be able tohave you—even if only for a few days.” My eyes burn into hers. “You are my heart and soul.”
A conflicting look crosses her features.
“You’re still immortal.”
My hand caresses her soft cheek.
“I asked my maker to allow me to spend a human life with you. That is more than enough for me—once you pass from this world, so shall I.”
I had made peace with my end some time ago. Immortality is meaningless without someone to share it with. I recognize that now. All I want is Nory for however long I have her. I’ll safeguard her to ensure her human life is as long as possible. Once she is gone, I’ll follow her into the next life—the next world—no matter where that is.
Licking her lips, Nory rests her palm over my thunderous heart.
“There’s more.” She hesitates. “When your maker changed you, they said you could turn me into what you are, so that we could both be immortal. All you’d need to do was bite me.”
My whole body prickles with awareness. Nory immortal—the two of us seeing the world together without ever being parted. It sounds too good to be true. Maybe it is as Nory remains quiet, lost in her own thoughts.
“Would you want that?” I ask. “It is your choice. Always.”
Closing her eyes, Nory inhales deeply. I wait with baited breath, unease raking its nails up my spine. She may love me, but that doesn’t mean she wants to become like me. It is a lot to ask another to give up their humanity. I open my mouth to tell her as much, but her defiant eyes silence me.
Moisture beads along her lower lashes, but she blinks it away.
“For so long, all I wanted for myself was to make enough money so as not to be crushed under the weight of my work as mymother had been. I was certain I’d be forced into a marriage not of my choosing, so I was determined to lead a life of solitude. Longing for the day I could leave the Snowlands and live independently.” Her lips curl into a breathtaking smile. “Now I see how foolish those dreams were. You came along and changed everything. My heart and soul belong to you, too, Eryx. I love you—and I never wish to be parted from you again. Not even in death.”
My mouth descends on hers. With a sigh, we taste each other, and this kiss feels different—final. Our mouths slick over each other, and there's nothing more to say. Our decision has been made, and our life together starts now. No longer are we too lost and lonely wanderers, shackled to a life we could only endure. We have each other now. Forever.
With that in mind, my desperation abates as I take the time to savor her. I have forever to enjoy every inch of her thoroughly. To learn how best to kiss her until she’s breathless or to make her come at the slightest brushing of my fingers. We have nothing but time now; there’s only one last thing to do to ensure our forever.
However, I want the taste of her pussy on my tongue before her blood.
