The Darkest Pleasure
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"How do you feel?” He looked me up and down before looking into my eyes again. “You look even more beautiful then I remembered."
I always blushed at his compliments, and looked down at the tiled floor. “I thought I would look different. It's over, then? I'm like you?"
He lifted my head with his fingers and made me look at his beautiful green eyes. I felt him place the rosebud in my hair, right above my ear.
"You're still you. The most beautiful creature I've ever laid eyes on, and yes, you're like me now."
He brought his lips down to mine and we kissed passionately. He broke the kiss and ran his thumb over my lower lip.
"Come, I have much to teach you."
He led me out into the night, and I knew from that moment I would follow him anywhere. I was barefoot and the dew-laden grass felt like magic between my toes. The air smelt clean and fresh, the trees and flowers surrounding the property washing through me with such clarity, it was startling. I inhaled deeply, every scent, every particle that made up the night air infused me, made me stronger. I looked up at Kerian and smiled. I know I must have looked like an awe-filled child experiencing something for the first time. That was how it felt, though, like everything was brand new.
We made our way towards the surrounding forest, everything so pristine and clear that it was as if I walked during broad daylight. I stared at everything in wonder. I could hear a mouse scurrying through the underbrush, and heard an owl hoot a mile away. We started moving quicker, our feet barely touching the forest floor, the trees a blur. I laughed, unable to control myself as euphoria coursed through me. Kerian led us to a small opening, the trees making a circle around a field of flowers as if they worshipped them. The moon was visible in the sky, the canopy of leaves opening up to let the silvery light through. We stood in the centre and I turned around. This place reminded me of one of my dreams, but there was no sadness or heartache to be found here.
Kerian turned me around and pulled me close, dipping low and brushing his lips across mine. His green eyes seemed to glow in the moonlight as he gazed down at me, wonder filling his expression.
"Will you always stay by my side, my love?"
I smiled up into his darkly handsome face and brought our intertwined hands to my chest, right over my heart.
"Until the end of time."
He brought my body more flush with his and cupped my head to his chest. His heart beat a slow, steady rhythm beneath my ear.
"You are my heart, my soul, my reason for living. Without you, I am nothing. You complete me. I love you, Ashliyn."
I smiled into his shirt and closed my eyes. “I love you too, Kerian.” I knew this was only the beginning for Kerian and me. I knew he was my destiny, and I his.
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