Chapter 27: Confessions by Candlelight

Wald's eyes burned with an intense strength that sent a shiver down Madison's spine. "Always," he vowed, his voice serious and certain.

And at that moment, as their lips met in a searing, fiery kiss, Madison knew that no matter what difficult trials lay ahead, what battles must be fought and victories won, she would never face them alone. For she had found her place, her true purpose, in the heart of this warrior prince.

And together, side by side, they would stand against the darkness, refusing to give up or falter, until their final breaths left their bodies.

As the passionate flames of desire cooled to a calmer feeling of affection, Wald's strong arms tightened around Madison in a possessive yet protective embrace. She nestled against his firm, muscular chest, listening to the steady rhythmic thumping of his heart beating. The crackling sound of the fire was the only noise in the private, sanctuary-like space of his bedchamber.