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Lucien was handsome, but in the sunlight with his tanned skin, he looked like a surfer from the west coast who had stepped right out of a magazine cover. His face was relaxed, making him look his age. His full lips were slightly parted, and he finally looked at peace.
Each of them looked like they carried the weight of the curse solely on their shoulders and now that Lucien was relaxed, I could see how much sadness he had been carrying. It made me wonder what Zev looked like sleeping, I wouldn’t doubt that scowl of his stayed on his face permanently.
“I hope you're staring at me because you’re about to climb on me and let me have my breakfast in bed,” Lucien mumbled, as I laughed.
He opened his honey-colored eyes, giving me a smile that, if I still had panties on, would have melted them right off. My heart did somersaults in my chest that this man was mine. He froze instantly, fear marring his handsome face.
“Kit Kat, you need to run to the bathroom.” He pulled his arm away from me, his fear echoing in his voice.
“You’re fine, Lu,” I said calmly. “Do you feel the need to shift?”
His eyes kept looking around the room.
“Kat,” he said, slowly sitting up looking at the window. “It's been so long since I've seen the sun or felt the heat on my skin.”
He clenched his jaw as I sat up. His lip trembled slightly, breaking my heart.
“Come on, let's feel the sun before the curse calls you,” I said, grabbing my shirt to put it on.
“Katarina, we can’t risk it. You need to go to the bathroom or run to your room.” He looked absolutely terrified.
“Do you feel the need to shift?” I grabbed his hand to pull him off the bed.
“No, but—”
“Then let's take advantage of this gift.” I pulled him again and this time he let me.
“I could hurt you, Kit Kat,” he said, pain lacing his voice.
“I trust you.”
“But I don’t trust me.” His statement was worrisome, but he had protected me before, so I knew he could do it this time. I needed to give him this gift. Lucien, Aeon and Zev were damaged, tortured beasts that needed some good in their lives. They were creatures of balance, they needed the sun just as much as they needed the moon.
We walked to the enormous window that had the morning sunlight shining through. The closer we got the slower Lucien followed, the apprehension in my chest made me confused, but I kept walking. He needed this, he deserved this.
I walked into the sunlight feeling a little bit of warmth when Lucien stopped moving, making me jerk back. He was just on the edge of the shadows, looking like a lost little boy.
“Darling, what’s wrong?” I turned towards him.
“This feels like a trick or a dream.” His face turned into a guarded expression.
“Lucien…” A lump formed in my throat.
My lips trembled as I walked up to him, this entire moment was gut wrenching. I grabbed his hands, putting them on either side of my face.
“Does this feel real?” I asked.
He stared down at me, guarded, looking just like he did when I first met him.
“What about this?” I brought him down for a kiss but his lips stayed still. Just as I was about to pull away, he wound his arms around me, kissing me with urgency. I could feel his panic, but I was confused as to why he was feeling like this. When I felt wetness against our lips, I pulled away.
Lucien had tears streaming down his face.
“I haven't seen or felt the sun in almost two hundred years, Kit Kit,” he whispered.
“Then let's not waste anymore time.” I pulled him forward.
He took a step forward, the sun making his hair look lighter, his skin brighter as he visibly shivered.
