As Aurelia's words echoed in my ears, a rush of fervor surged through me. The implication of what she suggested wrapped around my heart like a vine, tightening with each beat. To be marked by her was not merely a physical bond; it was a promise a permanent intertwining of our fates.
I could feel the weight of eternity in that declaration, a tantalizing pull that was difficult to resist. The thought of sharing blood, of bridging our lives in such an intimate act, sent my thoughts spiraling into a tantalizing haze.
I met her gaze, breathless, the world around us fading in importance; it was just her and me.
Aurelia drew back slightly, assessing me with a piercing intensity, her beautiful face shadowed by the flickering light of the fireplace. I could see the flickers of her emotions swirling within her eyes, a maelstrom of love and desire that mirrored my own feelings.
