172 : The Mating System

This position reminds me of the time we were in the hospital. I denied it at that time, but it was a beautiful moment. Just like now, his presence had calmed me down back then. I close my eyes and listen to the sound of his heartbeat. It's the most melodious sound to me. My absolute favorite.

I wish I could keep him here forever like this.

“I’m waiting for the day when we can be together without anyone stopping us,” The words slip from my mouth.

“Me too,” Elijah replies, running his hand over my back.

We stay silent for a few minutes and I bask in his presence. The best thing about Elijah is that he doesn't force me to fill the silence. We can stay with each other without saying a word.

“I experienced something when the curse took over me,” I tell him, breaking the peaceful silence between us and lifting my head to look at him frowning at me.

“What did you see?”

I tell him about the shadow that spoke to me and tried to possess me. “He mentioned that the Goddess is dead.” I add