Reflected in You(122)

With that sound, I knew.


Dark desolation shadowed Gideon's beautiful eyes.


He knew that I knew.


The truth hung heavy in the air between us, a near-tangible thing.


I'd kill for you, give up everything I own for you .


but I won't give you up.


Gideon fell to his knees on the cold, hard marble.


His head bowed.


Waiting.


I shifted, mirroring his kneeling pose.


I lifted his chin.


Touched his face with my hands and my lips.


My gratitude for his gift whispered over his skin: Thank you .


thank you .


thank you.


He caught me to him, his arms banded tight around me.


His face pressed into my throat.


"Where do we go from here?" I held him.


"Wherever this takes us.


Together."