~Samantha~
"You won't. But feel free to try. It will make the victory sweeter." He was almost gone now. Just a voice in the air. "Better make them count."
Then he was gone. Completely. Just wisps of shadow that faded in the morning light.
I stood there breathing hard. The silver light connecting me to Dominic started to fade.
Dominic tried to sit up. Failed. "Sam, is he gone?"
"He's gone."
"Your blood did that?"
"Our blood. Together." I touched his face. "You almost died."
"I know. I was there." He caught my hand. Held it against his cheek. "Thank you. For not giving up on me."
"I'll never give up on you. You're stuck with me." I tried to smile.
He pulled me down. Kissed me. Quick but real. "I love you. In case that wasn't clear."
"It was clear." I kissed him back. "I love you too."
