Page 101 of The Hunter’s Affection

“No. I’m not. But I will do it, Charlotte. I promise you that.”

“And you’re sure about this? I mean, forever is an awful long time. You aren’t going to get sick of me?”

He reached for the edge of the comforter and pulled it up over her.

“I should be the one asking you that question.”

He took off his towel and joined her under the blanket, pulling her against his chest and kissing the top of her head.

“I’m ready,” she said. “I love you. Besides, I even made peace with my mother—”

“You’ll have to tell me about that. I was surprised you went home, of all places.”

“Yeah,” she said, kissing his chest. “Me too. And I will tell you all about it.” She yawned. “Another time.”

For now, she just wanted to rest.

“I love you too,” he whispered beside her.

Utterly spent, Charlotte closed her eyes.

Still human. For now.