His irises were no longer blue, they were solid black. Was it his pupils or did the color actually change? We stare at each other in silence as his fingers linger on my jaw. Looking at him, I suddenly realize I don't care. Whatever happened to him, I will still...
Still what? Love him? Do you love him, Valerie? I feel myself at a loss... Losing him hurt way more than I ever imagined possible but I don't fully understand why. Was it because he saved me and ended up dying because of it or was it because deep down... I actually care about him or love him?
But he's no longer the same person he was before, that much was clear but neither was I. If he wasn't ready to talk, I won't force him.
I slowly reach up and gently grab the hand that was still lingering on my jaw. I hold it to my face as I turn and place my cheek in it as I softly say "You're no longer alone, Thane. No matter what." His dark eyes watch me closely before laying down next to me and pulling me close.
