ent, the city's silence wrapping around her like a velvet shroud. Her mind replayed every moment with Lucian - the touch of his fingers, t
hrouded alley just days ago. Something inside her had shift
the hidden glade. The sensation of his cold skin against her warm flesh, the sharp bite
arm on her neck - a delicate crescent bruise, a
g window. His eternal gaze was heavy with longing and regret. To love a mortal was a sin puni
rld consumed by darkness. A spark that had ignited something buri
ded, he would te
embrace. The streets were deserted, the fog thick and almost alive. Lucian em
eathed, his voi
eyes shining with a mi
ay away," s
lock of hair from her face. "Yo
want to
ancient cathedral ruins on the outskirts of town - a place where th
ered colors on crumbling stone. Lucian's voice dropped to a whisper as he spoke
bond," he warned. "They see
gh her, but her resolve harde
searching. "You under
he said. "Or gain every
ed, a silent vow
nd a passion that consumed them both. Evelyn's senses sharpened; she could hear the heartbeat
- a kiss that left her breathless, a touch
mpire council's agents lurked closer, their prese
f stars, a pair of glowing eyes appeared in the dar
than shadow, defending her with a ferocity that left
, Evelyn and Lucian stood side
ire and shadow - a bond stronge
r was just