He laced his fingers through mine and lifted my hand to his lips. I had gloves on, but he kissed exactly where I wore his ring. โWhy are you so sweet?โ I asked, my voice small. My heart beat rapidly, and every star peeping through the clouds seemed to be shining just for me. โI donโt think Iโm that sweet. I mean, I just told you to be quiet. Thatโs one step away from asking you to wash my laundry and make me a sandwich.โ โYou know what I mean.โ Seth pressed another kiss to my forehead. โIโm sweet because you make it easy to be sweet.
Richelle MeadBut also... well, you and I will both be Lissa's gaurdians someday. I need to protect her at all cost. If a pack of Strogoi come, I need to throw my body between them and her." "I know that. Of course that's what you have to do." The black sparkles were dancing in front of my eyes again. I was fading out. "No. If I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you.
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