Bittersweet Consent

"Valerie, don't leave me," Alaric softly pleaded as he pressed his face against her neck.

Neither of them moved.

Valerie's heart skipped a beat as she felt a warm liquid flowing down her neck.

Alaric was crying.

She turned around slightly.

Alaric held her tightly in his arms. "Valerie, don't ignore me. Don't leave me."

Valerie felt out of breath as he held her tightly.

His lips caressed her skin i