For you my love

Vlad stood spacing out, Annette saw this happen in front of her even if she wasn't there, he didn't want to, but his love for Rachel forced him to do it... How strong was that—?

Slowly Vlad heard the ribs pop back into place, her gurgling slowly subsided until it was totally replaced by the sounds of fresh air being passed. Her eyes up to him, he didn't even give her a chance to die, he wanted her with him, he was that selfish for her.

Tears started rolling over her cheeks but she smiled "My dying words... I wanted them to truly be my last... I feel so embarrassed"

Vlad slowly leaned forward and kissed her, she didn't refuse this, bringing her hands around his neck and in the kiss he lifted her to his arms.

"Monsters are only below the skin Vlad, everyone in the world has a monster they're hiding..." Her eyes in his, but she searched them for words, he could see she wanted to deepen the explanation but couldn't find it.

"I hope I have not cursed you"