Ocean's Breath Plateau When our hearts are heavy burdens we shouldn't have to bear alone

My sea petal; Marina flushed under his high praise, his gentle kiss. She pulled him closer and kissed him more fiercely, trembling softly with the sudden intensity of her desire. No one had ever admired her the way Chakliux did. No one had ever made her feel as beautiful as he did.

I love you, She whispered against his lips. My stupid man. My beautiful, fearless seal hunter. Hers — and she would choose him a thousand times over.