Eryx POV
“I want you to mark me,” she said.
I could feel my heart beat when she said that.
“I’m not forcing you. Trust me,” I said, then turned to her, my face close to hers. “I’ll wait till you are ready. I promise.”
“I’m ready.”
“Eden?” I called.
“I’m sure, Eryx. I want you to mark me.”
My control snapped a little.
My hand came up slowly, almost reverently, cupping her jaw as if I needed to confirm she was really warm, steady, choosing me. Her breath trembled against my lips, and my heart pounded so hard I was sure she could feel it through my chest.
“Last chance,” I whispered, voice rough, forehead resting against hers.
She didn’t answer with words.
She pulled me down and kissed me.
Hard.
The world tilted. My hands slid to her waist instantly, dragging her closer until ther
