Trusting is hard. Knowing who to trust, even harder.

Valek coalesced from the shadows and wrapped me in his long lean arms. I soaked in his musky smell, listening to his heart beat. Strong and steady. No indication that he had been sneaking around.

Valek was liquid in motion. As i watched him, one word came to mind: beautiful.

But you’ve slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart.

Another relative?” Valek asked.A broad smile stretched Moon Man’s lips. “Yes. I am her mother’s uncle’s wife’sthird cousin.”–Valek and Moon Man

It’s a dirty way to fight, but I’m late for lunch.”- Valek to Yelena