Ariel POV

Tonight feels different. I thought I was done for, but it turns out the Moon Goddess had other plans. Lucian totally surprised me by confessing his true feelings. It was amazing and something I never expected in my life.

Lucian didn't go home. He's here with me, in bed. We're lost in the longing we've both been feeling for days. We're both naked, and I'm resting my head on his arm. He's holding me and rubbing my back. We're making out, making love, giving each other massages. It's ...