(Malik) The sun had just begun its descent, casting a golden hue over the the city making it look like it was glowing and it looked beautiful. I strolled beside Juriel, my beautiful human mate, the very embodiment of both grace and unassuming beauty. Her presence felt like a warm beacon against my cool, ancient existence. She was the warmth I had long thought lost in the fabric of time. As we walked, I felt a surge of possessiveness and pride swell within me. Her dark hair flowed like silk down her back, catching the dying light, glimmering with hints of the softest auburn. It was mesmerizing. She wore a simple yet elegant dress that hugged her curves just right, the fabric swirling around her ankles as she moved. There was a lively spring in her step, a childlike excitement that made m