Chapter 50: Wanted to be Claim

Erix's eyes stared at mine, still irritated.

I sighed tiredly and ran my hand through my black hair.

"Can we not dwell on that? Yes, I should have told you before I did it, but you can lecture me later. There are much bigger things to discuss right now. I've decided for us."

Erix looked like he was about to come back with another retort until the last of my words caught him by surprise, and he closed his mouth. His serious expression morphed into one of curiosity.

"Continue."

I took a deep breath.

"I've decided to let you claim me."

"You have?" he asked.

"Yeah. I've decided I have to move on completely. And these dreams…I don't think I can handle them any longer. They're becoming too much for me, and they must be stopped. You were right; I do need you. We need each other. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to accept that completely."

Erix's face held an interest in my words.

"Why do you think that is?"

"I don't know," I shrugged. "I guess I just never liked to admit I needed help. I