Page 79 of His Dark Embrace

Murmuring that he adored her, he kissed her again, ever so tenderly, and then he gathered her into his arms. Her hair was like fine silk against his hand as he brushed it over her shoulder, baring the smooth line of her throat to his gaze. He could hear the rapid beat of her heart, smell the blood flowing sweetly through her veins.

Murmuring, “This time forever, Sky Blue,” he bent his head to her neck.

After tonight, she would be his as never before.

Always and eternally his.