As he slowly and tenderly kissed her, relishing her taste like he was starving, she closed her eyes and put her hand on his shoulders, grasping with a gentle gasp.
Taking her every breath as he increased his pressure, Nikolai suddenly exhaled into her mouth and broke contact with her lips, relaxing his forehead against hers with his eyes closed.
How would things have turned out if he hadn't arrived in time?
Listening to her rapid breathing and heartbeat, he gently stroked her face. "Are you in any pain?"
"No." Ophelia mumbled.
"I'm sorry I wasn't here." He murmured, kissing her lips once more.
Ophelia replied by fiercely gripping his shoulders. "I'm fine Nikolai, you arrived just in time."
In order to observe the little bits of blood smeared on her face, Nikolai lifted her head and cocked his forehead aside, tracing his finger along her chin. Thankfully, it wasn't her blood because the blood on her garment was worse.