Chapter 28When Gavril next opened his eyes, it was already morning. The fire had died down, but he was warm, snuggled close to Anand, who still held him close.
“Are you all right?” Anand’s sleep-heavy voice sounded deep and rasping, sending unexpected tendrils of desire to heat Gavril in an entirely different way.
“Sdim iws achwyn. No, I can’t complain at all.” Gavril chuckled as Anand opened his eyes. “Not when I’m in your arms like this. Bore da, Anand.”
“Good morning back to you.”
Caru ti.”
Anand smiled. “I love you, too. Cusana fi.”
“Of course I’ll kiss you, and you’ll never need to ask me twice.” His heart soaring at the open declaration of love, he pressed his lips against Anand’s, relishing the way his lover slid a hand around the back of his neck to hold him in place as the k
