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Their hands roam over my body, gripping and caressing and pulling at me with a desperate need. It’s all-consuming, as if they’re everywhere at once. I arch my back and wrap my arms around Dom’s neck, screaming my pleasure into my bite, while Caleb nearly slips inside of me, and I come violently in their arms. My body trembles with waves of heat burning through me as they both find their release, the three of us peaking in unison. I breathe heavily as the tremors subside.
“I love you, Lizzie.”
“I love you too, Liz.” They declare their love for me into the hot air between us before leaving kisses in my damp hair and on my forehead.
I hear their words of devotion and I desperately want to feel the same way, but in this moment, I can’t say the words back, because I refuse to lie to my mates. A piece of my heart is gone and I just can’t let them in to something that’s so broken.
“One day you’ll say it back to us, but before that day comes, I want you to cry for me, Liz. I want you to pour yourself out to me completely.”
“And I want you to shift for me. I don’t want any part of you hidden from me.”
I nod into Dom’s chest while squeezing Caleb’s strong hand, silently praying for that day to come.
Gentle Scars
To Be Claimed Saga #2
Part I
Lost Puppy
Prologue
Veronica
* * *
No one is meant to live forever. Even immortals. As a vampire, I knew one day my life would be over. I imagined it would be due to violence.
Not because I fell in love.
“Promise me you won’t take the drug anymore.” Vince’s voice is tight, his plea desperate. The bloodied tears that stain my cheeks fail to stop.
I chose this. I did it for him. For us. If there’s a chance for us to have a real life together, one where I won’t grow old … One where I could possibly have a child … it’s for love. I never asked for a mate. In all my decades, I never felt this deep need.
Just as I never asked to be immortal, and now …
“Promise me, Veronica.” All I can do is slowly nod my head.
I’ve turned into a fool for him. Become weak for him. I would do anything for him.
“I promise.” I whisper the words I know are a lie. No one is meant to live forever and this had to be done.
“I will give you everything you need. I promise you, my love. It could kill you.” I sniffle and kiss the crook of his neck. His gentle embrace brings a warmth to my chilled blood. “I would die without you.”
He says that, but expects me to live when he’s gone from this world. He’ll understand. He must. He’s my mate and he’ll forgive me.
“I love you, Veronica.”
“I will love you forever, Vince.”
Our forever.
Vince
Weeks before
The first moment I felt my mate
