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He collapsed on top of her, holding himself up onto his elbows. Their breathing was heavy, their skin was damp.
“Elena. That felt...fantastic.”
He lifted his head and stared into her eyes. “Was that pleasurable?” He swallowed. “Did you feel good?”
She laid her hand against his cheek, though his face blurred from the tears that gathered in her eyes.
“Yes. That was pleasurable. I never knew this feeling existed. Ever.”
He kissed her lips softly. “I’ve never felt quite like this either.”
She sought the meaning in his eyes, but all she saw was sincerity. They stared at each other for a long time. She didn’t want to stop staring at him. Ever.
ChapterTwenty-Three
Aidyn lay on his side, his head in his hand and watched Elena as she slept. Her petite face was beautiful in rest. It was always beautiful though. Her dark hair fanned out around her in a cloud of silk.
Gently sliding his forefinger into a curl, he admired the color and the soft texture. He smoothed his thumb over the dark curl and took a deep breath.
Her eyes fluttered open and instantly sought his.
“Hi.” Her lips spread into a soft smile.
“Hi.” He leaned in and kissed her lips.
Her smile faded. “I think I have to go.”
He only nodded because his throat clogged up.
She inhaled a deep breath and let it out slowly.
“Elena, are you safe up there?”
Her lips pressed together, and her eyes looked up at the ceiling.
She swallowed and rolled to her side to face him. “Craig is going to make me marry soon.”
It was like a gut punch. His lungs constricted and his stomach twisted into a knot.
When he spoke, it was difficult to push the words out. “How do you know?”
“My mom told me.”
He gently turned her face toward his. “Do you want that?”
Tears filled her eyes. She only shook her head.
“When?”
She softly sniffed. “I hope I’m able to finish this brew.”
“Let me bring you down here.”
“I can’t leave my mom, Aidyn. She’s sick and they’ll let her die.”
“I’ll bring her, too.”
Elena sat up, her hair falling in waves down her bare back. “I have no way to support us. I only know how to make the elixir. I have no other skills. I don't have the money to pay for medical help for my mom.”
