Are you hurting anywhere else?" I asked, feeling so emotionally raw after the long night we'd had. He caught my wrist and pulled my hand down to press flat over his heart. "Here." "So am I." He kissed my fingertips, then linked our hands and led me.

Gideon woke up ready to conquer the world, and he liked to start that domination with me. How lucky was I?

I don't need anything else. I get out of bed every morning and face the world because you're in it.

I’ve died and gone to heaven

It's probably best for me to work off some energy before I get you naked. I'm sure you'd like to be able to walk tomorrow.

I keep what's mine, and I do not share.

If you crave something, I’ll be the one to give it to you. All of your needs, Eva, are mine to fulfill. Whatever it costs me.