Highly Recommended Listening: [Eyes Don't Lie—By Isabel LaRosa]
"Eventually, you will come to understand what I mean," Orpheus answered, reluctant to let Lady Karina go from his arms. She was perfect where she was. "Stay with me, Karina… Just a little longer, please."
It was rare to hear desperation in Orpheus Van Merikh's voice. It was even stranger that the man had come to use the word 'please' now and then, but it was small moments like these, when he was vulnerable, that made Lady Karina wonder if he was worth saving.
If she had to say, the current moment felt natural yet also unnatural in many ways. It was as if they were already bound in holy matrimony and sharing their woes as husband and wife.
"I will stay," Lady Karina said reassuringly, carding her fingers through his hair. Orpheus seemed somewhat restless; his lips moved across her skin, kissing here and there, letting his hands explore every inch of her body.
