"Very few here know what they should fear," she replied softly, running her fingers through his hair, "It makes things easier."

Even if she considered them foolish, there were those who could match her soulless strength.

"Immortality is cold," Valdis said, touching her lips to his again, "It is lonely. It is cruel." She leaned in to him, "Konryu gave me more than just a second chance at life. Lys av min sjel."