Chapter 220

He thought that I was warm, but I thought that he was growing warmer as well. He was remembering what it was to be human.

"You have my heart so solidly in your hands and you still doubt it," I said. "Alexis, you have infinite power. And yet you can get down on the floor and play with a toddler. You fight for me, and you sacrifice for your principles. You are fearless and you are strong. Those are only a few of the things that I love about you. You're right, our bond didn't cause me to fall in love with you. You made that happen."

Alexis inhaled, and it filled his chest and made him seem taller and broader. Then he smiled. "Thank you for that."

I walked over and cupped his face. "I love you," I whispered. "But I'm committed to Paul."

Alexis pulled me against him and I felt like melting in his arms. My body warmed at his touch. It wasn't the Succubus—she was far away from this place. It was only my love for Alexis that made even the simple act of hugging him feel as if I had lost my