Every emotion flitted across Bryce's face as he looked at her with eyes filled with love. His lips crushed down upon hers as passion quickly filled them both. A moment later, he pulled back, leaving her breathless as he kissed down her jaw and to her neck, and then back up to her lips.
When he pulled back, he whispered, "Do not worry. Everything will work out."
Raine hoped he was right. "But how can this work out? I promised Virtra that I would return on the eve of the fifth night. Then, I am to become a fairy again."
Bryce nodded. "What will happen if you do not meet her?"
Raine let out a deep breath. "I will die. Anyway, I gave her my word."
Bryce nodded, understanding. In their society, your word was your oath, your bond, your honor. A person was only as good as keeping their word
