The softness in his eyes hardened to passion as he moved for her. Cupping her face, brought their faces together, and pressed their lips together. He was careful of his fangs though, careful not to break her skin. But his tongue licked and lapped at her, trying to taste her.
"I love you," he whispered. "And I hope to see you again."
"We will."
He rested his forehead against hers. "Thank you. It's time to let him come back. He wants to see you."
"Of course. I'll see you again, Silver."
"Until then, my queen." Before he gave Deucalion the reins, he leaned down to kiss her stomach.
With him still bent over her, she felt the energy change around him. His body shifted. Most noticeably, his claws slipped back into his hands, turning back to that white transparency of human nails.
"Deucali
