David dropped to his knees, the sword falling limply from his hands.

When Anissa ran to him, his arms automatically went around her, even though he would have sworn he didn't have the strength to even blink.

"You stupid, stupid man."

Since she was peppering his face with kisses, he didn't think she was too pissed off. Still, he took the easiest way he could think of to shut her up. He covered her lips with his.

Goddess, kissing her was like coming home. He ...