Erix's eyes stared at mine, still irritated.
I sighed tiredly and ran my hand through my black hair.
"Can we not dwell on that? Yes, I should have told you before I did it, but you can lecture me later. There are much bigger things to discuss right now. I've decided for us."
Erix looked like he was about to come back with another retort until the last of my words caught him by surprise, and he closed his mouth. His serious expression morphed into one of curiosity.
"Continue."
I took a deep breath.
"I've decided to let you claim me."
"You have?" he asked.
"Yeah. I've decided I have to move on completely. And these dreams…I don't think I can handle them any longer. They're becoming too much for me, and they must be stopped. You were right; I do need you. We need each othe
