She turned so they were face-to-face and gave him back the words he'd offered her their first night together: "I survived. Isn't that what matters?
Melissa MarrYou are my queen. Iโve spent nine centuries seeking the mortal who would free this court, who would save my best friendโs son, who would save the lives of the rest of the girls who were not you. Iโd die before Iโd allow harm to you.โ He bowed his head.
Melissa MarrYou are the one who gives me reason to wake in the mornings, who infuriates me, who enrages me, who enthralls me. You are my passion, my fury, my soul. Shall i explain further?
Melissa MarrYou're an idiot," she whispered tearfully. Finally, he opened his eyes and stared up at her; by then, she had moved on to stroking his hair and crying. She sat beside him on the edge of the bed, trying very hard not to bump him or let her cold tears fall on his bare chest and arms. For a moment he blinked at her. Then he asked, "Are you dead too?
Melissa Marr