Bab 100: First Encounter

After their intense session, Nemesis, who was beyond satisfied, was using Orpheus's chest as a pillow; even though she could not feel his beating heart, even though she could only feel cold coming from his chest, she was still happy because she loved him more than anything and to let him know this she declared.

''If I ever give up on your love then I have slain myself, for it is your heart that pumps blood in my veins. If I ever grow cold, find me because then I am truly lost. If I ever recoil at your touch, I have harmed my soul and need your forgiveness. With your love around me, I will always find my way home, for when fear sets my compass spinning, it matters not which direction I take, only that I keep on walking.''

Orpheus stayed silent as if digesting the words said by his woman before finally saying.