Elene's breath came in ragged gasps, her body still shuddering with the aftershocks of their passion. She could feel the mark on her neck, a throbbing reminder of their new and much deeper bond.
Forrest's lips brushed against her cheek, kissing away her tears. "Now you are mine forever, Elene, and I am yours—"
Their bodies remained locked together, the heat of their passion slowly ebbing away, leaving them in a cocoon of shared warmth as they both tried to steady their breaths. The room was silent except for the sound of their breathing, the world outside forgotten, and the looming war insignificant in comparison to what just happened. Just for this night, there was no one else in the world.
"Are you okay?" Forrest elongated his claws and cut Elene's ties. He caught her in his arms, cra
