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I should make him leave… Tell him to go…

My lips twitch.

I’m feeling like a bit of a badass right now, losing my virginity to a vampire. But I don’t know that I, a human, could make Volik do anything.

And as my lids lower, I silently confess that I don’t want him to go yet.

I let my eyes close the rest of the way.

I want him to stay. Just for a bit. Just for the rest of this moment.

I inhale again. And even though it’s the middle of the afternoon, I let myself fall into blissfully satisfied sleep.

Chapter 35

Volik

My mate relaxes. Her muscles soften. And I stay where I am.

Over her.

Inside her.

I inhale, filling my lungs with her scent.

I could feel her nervousness. Could tell, a moment ago, when she started to think about what just happened.

I could feel it. In my chest. As our hearts stuttered.

But then it calmed. She calmed. And I feel so grateful for her acceptance.

I hope she continues to feel this way.

Hope she keeps trusting her instincts.

I will tell her everything I know, answer anything she asks. Because we belong to each other.

And I will never let her go.

Not ever.

But I will not scare her.

I will never scare my Nix.

My Goddess.

My Flower.

My Only.

I will only ever care for her.

Safeguard her.

Annihilate for her.

My lips pull up into a smile against her skin.