Claimed by Her Demon by Lili Detlev Page B

stress and fear that had haunted her the past several days. She felt safe now. She felt like she was where she belonged. This strange creature who held her so close in the strange charmed house? Somehow he felt exactly right.
    She listened to the rhythm of his heart, and rocked against the steady rise and fall of his chest. She lifted her head long enough to see that Ramael’s eyes were closed. Melinda smiled at the peaceful bliss that radiated from his relaxed faced. She kissed his brow, nestled back against him, and allowed his movements to lull her into slumber. Just before crossing over, she murmured two words:
    “Thank you.”
     
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