Apparently, I had lost my mind when we kissed earlier, because the next thing I knew, I was pulling out the leather tie holding the plait together. Running my fingers through her braid, I separated her luscious brown locks one by one.
When her hair was fanned out behind her, Luna looked over her shoulder. “Sebastian, can you… will you hold me?”
Inhaling the lilac scent of her hair, I nodded. “I would love to.”
Soon, we were nestled together. Her back was to my front, and I draped an arm over her, holding her close. She fit against me perfectly.
Like we were made for each other.
“Is this all right?” she asked softly.
“It’s perfect,” I whispered, pressing a kiss to her head. “Sleep well.”
My arm rose and fell with the steady movements of her chest. Within minutes, she drifted off to sleep.
I remained awake for hours. This human had stolen my heart, and I would do anything to protect her. That was why I made my promise.
When it came time and Mother called in the favor, I would do what she asked. No matter what. Luna was alive, and that was all that mattered to me.