Chapter 1393

Sophie raised an eyebrow. "Again?"

He smiled, and this time, it wasn't exhaustion he felt.

It was destiny.

They moved together, hands finding hands, bodies arching into one another as they collapsed into the bed in a wave of limbs and laughter. This time, it wasn't desperation. It wasn't even lust.

It was a promise.

Of more.

Of always.

Jude kissed Lucy first, slowly, deeply.

Then Susan.

Then Rose, as she climbed into his lap, guiding him inside her with a satisfied sigh.

They made love again - but slower now.

Full of meaning.

Full of everything they'd remembered and everything they were still becoming.

The runes glowed brighter.

The ceiling above them opened.

And stars poured in like rain.