mikhail-to-raven

His hand cupped her face, his thumb caressing the delicate line of her jaw. __isten to me, Raven._ He brushed a kiss on the top of her silky head. __ know I do not deserve you. You think you are somehow less than what I am, but in truth, you are so far above me, I have no right even to reach for you._ When she stirred as if to protest, Mikhail held her tighter. __o, little one, I know this is true. I see you clearly, whereas you do not have access to my thoughts and memories. I cannot give you up. I wish I was a stronger, better man so that I could do so, but I cannot. I can only promise you that I will do everything in my power to make you happy, to provide for you everything I can possibly give you. I ask for time to learn your ways, for room to make mistakes. If you need to hear words of love__ his mouth skimmed down the side of her face to find the corner of her mouth__ then I can say them to you in all honesty. I never believed I would have a woman of my own, a true lifemate. I have never wanted a woman for my own._ His kiss was infinitely tender, a searing, smoky flame tasting of love and longing. __ou are in my heart to stay, Raven. I know better than you the differences between us. I ask only for a chance.