With Thane at my side, I’ll never have to face down scary experiences alone again. Now, let’s get this over with so we can have some fun.” He takes my hand, and we turn to walk through the door. He pulls me into his arms and kisses me hard. “I love you.” The words burst out of me, too strong to contain. “I suppose you’ll find a way, won’t you?” “How am I supposed to focus with that happening in the near future?” and then I’ll drag you into the nearest supply closet and fuck you until you can’t remember your own name.” Be good while I introduce you to all the politicians and very important people in the next room. He searches my face for several beats and nods slowly. The smile drops off Thane’s face, leaving only naked heat. “So when we get home, I would very much like you to rip this dress right off me and do your best to fuck the brat out of me.” I think I’ve been a very good girl.” I step closer to him, and he parts his tentacles to allow it. Even with the new birth control pendant that hangs around my neck, I had to work through my feelings. First because I needed time to heal physically, and then because I felt too raw emotionally. God, but what did I do to deserve this man? Some days it still feels like it will be snatched from my hands.

“But I want you to promise me something.” I tug on Thane’s hand until he stops and looks down at me. Up ahead, I hear voices speaking in low tones. It makes me value what we have all the more. I can’t say I entirely understand, because I’ve never loved and lost the way he has, but I don’t expect it’s the kind of thing that ever really disappears. He even talks about Brant more now, though sometimes emotion chokes his voice. It’s as if he’s set down a burden he was carrying for a very long time. I don’t think he’s stopped smiling since that morning when things changed with us forever. Ze really was doing a lot of it already, so it was more a formality than anything. Today, he presents me to the kraken court.Įmbry has taken over as monarch, and apparently the transition of power is finished. I haven’t been back to the keep since that first week, and I can’t help a little thrill of anxiety.

“You look amazing.” Thane takes my hand and lifts me out of the water. And today we’re taking our relationship to a new level.

The Kraken's Sacrifice by Katee Robert