Chapter 36 Her Weakness

• He knew this was her weakness, so he kissed Emerald’s delicate neck. Her arms trembled slightly, struggling to match the tenderness of his touch.
• "Alaric, I can sleep with you as many times as you want, but I only have one heart. If you lose it, you can never get it back." She murmured softly, her voice as lazy as a cat's. "Alaric, can I be your lover?"
• The way she said it was so casual, as if she were merely commenting on the moon being bright in the sky. When Alaric looked at her, despite Emerald’s attempts to hide it, he saw the unmistakable sadness and weariness deep in her eyes.