Chapter 82. I Wish I Was Good Enough

I gazed at Jonas’ face.

"I thought vampires were the most emotionless creatures because living for centuries made them all cold and their hearts turned to stone. But now, I don’t think I should believe that kind of rumor." I caressed his face back and he closed his eyes as he felt my hand on his skin, like he was savoring the feeling of it in his mind. "Lilia will be very proud that you made it this long even without her, Jonas. I know she loved you with every fiber of her being.”

"Thank you, Claire," he whispered to me. He smiled but there was longing and pain in his heart when I mentioned Lilia in front of him and it made me wonder if a vampire could shed tears. "Tell me what you want to do and I will help you with everything I can."

"I don’t know how I can repay you for your kindness." I threw myself on him for an embrace and he embraced me back, his arms around my waist. "I am forever in debt to you, Jonas... Thank you for taking care and always making sure of