Page 89 of Endlessly Raphael

“What?”

“We’re married.” He pokes my chest. “Know what else?”

“What?”

“I’m a fucking vampire.”

Chuckling, I nod. “You are indeed.”

“And I’m your mate.” His eyes turn shiny as they begin to glow. “I feel amazing. Like I slept for a hundred years.”

“Your transformation is complete.”

“Can I fly now?”

“Not fly like a bird, but you’ll be able to launch yourself off the ground. It takes practice though. Perhaps in time you can even levitate like I did.”

“Cool. What else? Can I turn into a bat?”

“No.” I rub his chin with my thumb. “We always stay in this form.”

“Hmm. But I’m really strong, huh?”

“Incredibly. And fast.”

His smile fades and he looks lost in thought. “I told you my secret.”

“You did. Remember what you said before, that if we each shared our secrets we’d know it was real.”

“Yeah. I remember. Yours were cool though.”

He shouldn’t feel any shame anymore. I compelled it away. “How do you feel?”

He shrugs. “Fine. It is what it is. Like you said, I was just surviving. At least no one ever hurt me.” His smile is back. “Is it true my body is new again?”

“Yes.”

“So that means no man has ever touched me but you.”

“That’s true, and no man ever will again.”

“I love that.” He drags his hand down my chest. “I can’t see myself, but I feel beautiful. I can see it in your eyes.”

“You are stunning, but then you always were.”

“It’s different now though. You’ve made me something else. Something better.”

“You made me new again too. In many ways.”

Haven releases a contented sigh. “I love you, Raphael. Thank you for everything.”

“I love you too, my darling.”

His stomach growls loudly and he laughs. “Dang. I guess I’m hungry.”

“Let’s get you fed. Would you like to try neck feeding?”

He visibly shivers. “Ooh dang, that sounds amazing. Yes, please.”