Hera and Lord valentine had reclined in Lord Valentine's room, Hera snuggled under Lord Valentine's encircling arms and fitted her head against his shoulder.

She laid her palm on his chest. She could feel his heart beating, it sounded like a faint physical echo sounding through his torso.

He kissed her ear, as he said, "I don't want either of us to ever forget this day."

She answered by plastering her mouth on his and kissing him in a way she'd never thought possible, her hips moving against him, knowing there must be more.

She kissed his mouth ravenously, devouring his neck, earlobes, chest. He broke free with muscular ease,...