Claudia felt tears burning in her eyes at that, because she had defied him so often, and fought his care, even though all he wanted was her. She wanted to weep with relief at the fact that had forgiven, and was willing to take her as his so completely. That feeling was almost enough to bring her, but then he came, pushing her so far over the edge that she had no idea where he ended and she began.

That he'd taken her like this, taught her to be his, claimed her in every way she knew to express was like a dream, but she knew it was real, and that she'd give anything to never lose this again.