Page 86 of Souls Unchained

“Stop,” I panted. “Macgrath.”

When I said his name, he rested his forehead against my shoulder as he struggled to control himself. After a few long moments, he stepped back and slowly removed his hands from my body.

I pressed my palms against the wall, using it to hold myself up when my legs were too weak.

Macgrath and I stared at each other in silence. My chest moved quickly as I struggled to slow my breathing and I could see the brilliant gleam of his eyes in the shadows of the storeroom.

“I’ll see you soon,” he whispered as he disappeared in the darkness, the glow of his eyes fading away.

I shivered at the rough sound of his voice.

Because I knew that his words were a promise.

The End