He sighed with deep relief. The pain was settling down. More importantly though, Zafira was not going to die. Being in her embrace brought him peace of mind.

"So, what happens now? Do we move in together like newly-weds?"

Zafira laughed. "There is one itty-bitty perk I failed to mention before."

"Which is?"

"A soul binding ritual is considered a formal union. So..."

The realization crashed into his mind like a runaway train while simultaneously sending pulses straight to his cock. "We can have sex?!" he asked loudly.

She snickered. "Not the most romantic of responses, but yes."

Cole got to his feet with renewed vigor. He reached for his...