Chapter 87

Ariela

Instead of answering, he asked, "How about a kiss?" Just thinking about it made my heart beat faster. Since my mate had let go of me, I sat up. I looked at him reproachfully and examined him. "You should rest and sleep."

"A kiss won't kill anyone."

He looked worn out and tired, but he didn't look too bad anymore. He was improving. And if Aramis asked so nicely, then I would gladly do it. Maybe also because I liked kissing him myself.

I leaned over and gave him a quick kiss. The little spark made the butterflies in my stomach start to rumble.

"It's better." I shook my head because he should keep it quiet and not exert himself at all. "No, you'll get a longer kiss as soon as you're healthy again."

To my surprise, he accepted this and raised his hand. Aramis stroked my cheek and I lost myself in his eyes. "You are beautiful, Ariela." His words made my heart skip a beat. Above all, he meant it seriously and that made me smile.<