Chapter 43: I love you

Luke's eyes widen in surprise, and for a moment, he was speechless. But then a small smile formed on his lips, and he reached out to gently touch my cheek. "I love you too, Kiara," he says softly.

Relief and happiness washed over me, and I leaned into him for another kiss. Our arms wrapped around each other, deepening the kiss with every passing moment.

Finally, we broke away, our breaths coming out in soft pants. He rested his forehead against mine, his eyes closed. “I’ve been in love with you for so long,” he admitted. “From the first moment I saw you in your bookstore.”

I smiled, feeling warmth spread through my chest. “I don’t think I could’ve kept it in any longer,” I said softly, stroking his hair.

He chucked, his eyes twinkling. “Me either,” he said. “Now come here.”

With that, he pulled me into his embrace, holding me close. I looked up at him as he pulled his face away from my neck. It was then that I noticed his canine teeth extending.

“I want to mark you.”