Riven shivered for a second when the words penetrated his mind. Before meeting Ella, he didn't believe in love. To him, being alone was the only way to success. But now he understood what he was lacking. Nothing is a success if there is no one to share with. Even failure is bearable with loved ones. Riven parted away, breaking the kiss to look at Ella. He wanted to etch this moment in his memories to last forever. His heart skipped a beat when he saw her. She was looking at him, unfettered. She cupped him, smiling ever so gently. He bent slightly, closing the gap that was beginning to bother him a little, nudging his nose against hers, breathing into each other, as their heartbeat synced. Ella wrapped up one of her hands around him, initiating a kiss, parting her legs a little to invite