“Oh, be still my beating heart. I offer no contest to your words.”

“My heart will not beat again until my sight rests upon your emerald eyes,” he whispered into my ear.”

“My heart’s beat thy sight stole, Taking mine unruly soul. My pulse at rates of abrupt speed; I proclaimed love before my creed. Blooming flowers hold no compare To thy blissful beauty, oh so rare. Give me agony or give me death, I’ll take thy heart as eternal breath. Ceaselessly Yours, David Chios”

“He cupped my face and closed the gap between us nestling his nose next to mine. I felt my heart in my throat, beating at full speed. “No.” I restrained him, raising my right arm against his chest. David moved slightly back, staring deep into my eyes. “You’ll be the death of me. I swear it.”

“Beseech me; I require no contest Embrace me; I shall not wince away Proclaim me; I will forever stay”

“Isis, I am not one to act out with such posture. Please accept my sincere apology, as I have nothing else to offer.”

“I’ll not tire until I’ve claimed your heart,” he whispered into my hair. “And that is both a promise and a threat.” I could feel his warm breath against my cheek as he spoke.”