Carmella stared into his almond-shaped eyes, losing herself in their total blackness. He was so beautiful, from his strange black eyes and changing skin to his beautiful hair and toned body. And despite how distrustful and angry she had been, he had been beautifully caring and patient.

She slipped her arms around his neck, her body molding against him so perfectly it was as if they had been made for each other. She kissed him, her heart drumming in her chest, with the ...