CHAPTER 32 ELIK I wanted this night to happen, I wanted to have Klaud so much to assure myself that she would stay by my side, no matter what happened in the future. I spooned her, feeling her trembling after our union, it was as earth-shattering to me as it was to her. I never thought that there was this kind of fulfillment that could transcend beyond the physical. If I could marry her now, I would. “Still awake, love?” I drew circles around the smooth skin on her arm and thigh, her back was against my chest. I didn’t hear her cry long, I knew there was hurt but she contained it as much as she could. She was really brave. I was reminded of why I easily fall for her–an emotionally strong and brave woman. I hoped she would not use that bravery against me. The time would come that w