That night, we make love.
It was desperate, emotional, and reclaiming what The Shadow tried to violate.
I was gentle at first, careful, and still treated her like she might break.
"Stop," Katherine whispers. "Don't treat me like I'm fragile. I need all of you."
So I gave her everything - passion, intensity, and love.
She responded with equal fervor, her nails scratching on my back and gasping my name with her legs wrapped around me tight.
I kissed her tears away, proving we still have each other and we still have this... this connection and chemistry.
This intimacy The Shadow tried to destroy. We moved in rhythm, matching each other beat for beat.
"I love you," she gasps. "No matter what. Even when I'm angry or when I'm scared. I do love you."
"I love you too." I went inside her, thrusting in deep and hard, feeling connected and complete. "We're going to survive this, like we always do."
"Annoyingly resilient." She whispered.
"Exactly."
