She liked the way he smelled - kind of free and open, like driving with the windows down at night.

After such an emotional day with her own parents, the thought nearly brought Luce to her knees with sadness. Daniel was alone in the world.

I do all of these things," Daniel said, leaning into her so that their foreheads touched, "because you're my love, Lucinda. For me, you're all there is.

I can't wait to make you the love of my mortal life.

When he turned to face her, the drawn look on his face was one of absolute agony as if Luce had just ripped his heart out

I cannot love a soul so dark it eats up others' light

And while Luce dreamed below of the most glorious wings unfurling-the likes of which she'd never seen before-two angels in the rafters shook hands.