Page 96 of Crude Intentions
I immediately recognized Audryn’s handwriting in the next missive I opened.
C-
Sometimes it takes immense pressure to realize the beautiful things created right in front of us. I’m sorry for leaving—please come. If not for me, then for my father. But if you can forgive me, please come for me too. Because choosing you daily is more interesting than a mating bond could ever be.
I love you.
A-
Tears formed in the corners of my eyes. She hadn’t told me she loved me yet, but she hadn’t needed to. I felt it with every kiss, every touch of her hand, and each time I woke up in bed with her restfully sleeping at my side. She was everything I’d been missing, and despite the wars forging toward us, I knew I’d make it through with her waiting for me on the other side.
“Did you find what you were looking for?” Audryn wrapped her arms around my waist and looked at the paper in my hands.
I turned and picked her up, kissing her deeply and drawing in every breath of hers into myself. Moving to the bed, I laid down on top of her, hovering just above her face. “I love you too.”
