The air in the room was warm, but in Elena and Nathan's chests, a bigger fire was already burning.

They were still lying down, their breathing not quite back to normal.

Nathan caressed Elena's cheek with the back of his finger, a small smile perched on the corner of his lips.

"Elena... thank you," he whispered, as if still unable to believe the woman in front of him was truly his tonight.

Elena closed her eyes for a moment, savoring the caress. "I can't believe we're finally here either," ...