Chapter 34. Now That It's You

"Dizzy, indeed. Yes, I feel that sometimes..." 

"And...?" 

She asked in amazement, "Nothing. Why would I become sick?" 

"Remember, we're two different persons," Aleksander said. "You knew where I came from, and I don't want to endanger your life."

She rolled her finger on his necktie and whispered, playing with it. "Don't forget that I'm not completely human now. I would be shifting every month." 

"That reminds me to do something about it."

She responded, "Whatever. I don't want to think about it," and slipped out of his grasp. But he drew her around to his side. 

"Aleks..." she managed to get past the lump in her throat.

He drew her nearer before snatching her lips, his breath becoming more rapid. Izabella momentarily felt surprised. She closed her eyes mindlessly and absorbed the surreal pleasure of the moment. His hands first combed her back before delving into her hair. She experienced severe lightheadednes