She had no song to lull him, but her words always had. It was still a centuries old burden that he'd held on his shoulders. It wouldn't be that easy to throw away.
"You shouldn't still love me, not after that." His eyes closed, a fleeting feeling inside when her lips touched him. Their time together had been so short, she didn't know how many times he'd dreamed of feeling her touch him again.
He nodded quickly, allowing himself to kiss her back even though he seemed scared.