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[The voice that echoes through the device is sweet and feminine. The topic of her call is the fresh start that has been forced onto her. It should be a good thing, she has a chance to live a new life here, but Justine still isn't sure how she feels about this world, the parliament or the Coven.]

Hello. I have met some of you but I know that there are many of you who I have yet to come across. My name is Justine. I am not a fighter, like most of the people brought here, but I hope to sell the skills I do have. I was a caretaker in my previous life. I can cook, clean and fix minor tears in fabric.

I can also crotchet and I'd be happy to take commissions to those who wish to get a head start on winter. [Ignore the fact that it's spring.]

If anyone is interested in my services, please contact me.

If money isn't an option, I would also be interesting in trading. I would like to learn to fight but if nothing else we can come to some sort of arrangement. I am a witch and once I perfect my potion making, I hope to sell those as well.

Thank you for your time.

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[Connor nods, getting up and going to pay for the dinner. Then he takes Justine's arm and leads her to the door and down to the beach.]

I hope you enjoyed your meal.

[She seemed to, at least.]

[She lightly places her palm on his arm and follows him down towards the beach. For the first few moments she's silent, her cheeks flushed from the wine and warmth of his company.]

It was wonderful. Thank you. I hope you weren't too bored watching me.

[When they reach the beach, Justine pauses to briefly take off her stockings and shoes, letting her bare feet sink into the shifting sand.] Connor. What I'd like to tell you next is a secret. I know it's silly given that this is another world but I'd like you to promise me that you won't tell anyone.

Do you think you could do that?

[She looks up at him, her dark eyes large with a mixture of worry and fear though what she's afraid of is unclear.]

Of course. I promise.

[He's not sure what she's afraid of yet, but he knows he wouldn't tell anyone if she really didn't want him to.]

[She gently squeezes his hand as if to comfort herself with the fact that he's still walking at her side.]

Okay. The family I worked for, the Raiths, are members of the White Court. Unlike vampires you might be familiar with, they feed off of lust and desire. I was in the care of Thomas, the only son of the White King. I was his companion and his food. [She looks out at the water as the ocean waves curl against the sand.] That's been my life for the last five years.

Before I arrived here, I was going to see him. He was hurt. So hurt that I wouldn't survive the feeding.

[Connor looks both confused and concerned, eyes flicking between Justine and the ocean.]

He was going to kill you.

[That's what she's saying, isn't it? He holds her hand tighter, to remind himself that she's still here now and that's what matters.]

Why would you let him do that?

He saved my life Connor. Every second I've had since then has been because of him.

[She turns towards him, a brave sad smile touching her features.]

I gave my life willingly. It was my choice Connor. I don't really expect anyone to understand. I truly had nothing. Not even myself. I was young and lost.

But...

[He suddenly pulls her close, hugging her to him.]

You don't owe anyone your life, Justine. You're worth more than that. Just because he saved you once doesn't mean he has the right to take your life for his. That isn't how it works.

[She closes her eyes and leans against him, wishing she had something sweeter to tell him.]

I know, but it's more complicated than that. He doesn't have a choice. Monster inside of him will devour me.

And I choose to go to him knowing that. As long as I am here, I'm safe, but when I return home. When we all return home, that will be it. [Justine doesn't meet his gaze. Her and circle around his waist while her nose nuzzles against his neck.]

That shouldn't be it.

[He runs his hand through her hair, holding her to him.]

Maybe there's some way we can stay here. We don't have to leave. Nobody has to die.

[It's a sweet offer and it makes her heart ache for the future that she can never have.]

You have a life and a world that needs you Connor. Do you really what to give that all you? [Justine won't ask that if anyone, just as she won't leave Thomas to die.]

I am sorry. I hadn't meant to worry you but this is me... all of me. I wanted to tell you everything.

Of course it's going to worry me, Justine. Wouldn't it worry you if I told you I was going to die?

[He sighs, turning his head to press a little kiss to her temple.]

I'm glad that you trusted me with this. And I won't tell anyone. But... I almost hope we don't find a way home.

[For Connor, he has a better life here than back home. And if Justine is just going to die when she leaves, that's another reason for him to want to stay. He can handle turning into a monster and whatever else this place wants to throw at him. He just doesn't want Justine to die.]

[She closes her eyes and inhales the sweet scent of his skin.]

It would worry me but there is nothing we can do to stop the future Connor. [At least in this case.] And thank you.

[She gently pulls away, looking up at him with a light smile.]

...for caring about me.

[Connor can't help the sad look on his face, but he nods.]

Of course.

[He takes her hands, leading her to a place where they can sit together.]

Is there anything else you wanted to know? Or anything you wanted to tell me?

[Her fingers interlace with his as she follows him towards a place where they can sit and listen to the echoes of the waves crashing against the shifting sand. Justine loves the beach, even if she's only now learning how to swim.]

I'm not sure. [She glances up at him, her heart fluttering nervously in her chest.] I'm not a good person Connor. I've done horrible things. I've been used. I'm broken. [Justine shakes her head.]

I don't want to hurt you Connor.

[She cares about him too much.]

I've done things I'm not proud of too, Justine.

[He smiles sadly.]

I led humans to the only safe refuge the androids had, and many were slaughtered. And after that, I killed humans in order to help the androids.

[He knows he was still only a machine when he was helping the humans, but he still regrets what he did.]

Does that make you feel differently about me?

[Justine meets his gaze and smiles.]

No. It doesn't change anything. I still very much like you Connor. [Even if she knows its a bad idea.] But that's different. Those situations, I don't believe that you were the same person there that you are here.

I am. I can hurt you and I won't be able to stop myself. It isn't the past I'm worried about but the future.

[Her free hand cups his cheek, her thumb brushing against his lips.] You have a good soul Connor and a good heart. I don't.

You're not going to scare me away.

[He draws her closer, tipping his forehead against hers.]

I wouldn't abandon you like that.

[He's not easy to get rid of once he's decided he likes someone.]

[She closes her eyes and relaxes at the pressure of his forehead resting against hers. He feels so... good. She'll go to hell for this but she doesn't want to distance herself form him. He's been only wonderful to her and her heart aches for that kind of unhindered affection.]

Don't say that Connor.

[Justine whispers as she lightly brushes her lips against his.]

I don't think I can stop myself if you say things like that.

[Her arms wrap around his waste as she pulls herself against him. Her lips meet his in a warm affectionate kiss. It's greedy but soft and heartfelt. It isn't just a kiss and it isn't just lust or desire but something far more profound.]

[Connor closes his eyes as she moves in to kiss him, feeling his heart race the way it did when she first kissed him. He holds her close, wanting to convince her with more than just words that he's here to stay. Even if she hurts him, does it matter when this feels so good?

His hand rests at the back of her head, and he lightly tangles his hand in her hair. When he breaks the kiss he smiles slightly, though still somewhat sadly. He's still not happy that she's trying to push him away, after all.]

I mean it. I'm not going anywhere.

[She's breathless and flushed when their kiss breaks, her gaze hazed with a trembling need she hadn't felt since her arrival to this world. Everything that she is wants him: her heart, her soul and her mind.]

I believe you.

[Justine tugs at his shirt, unfastening it quickly and pushing it over his shoulders. She kisses him again, harder this time as the aching need inside of her yearns to be filled.] Damn it Connor. [She whispers as she places a palm on his chest.] I don't want to go anywhere either.

[She tugs off her shirt, exposing her breasts but leaves the corset around her abdomen on. Justine takes his hand and places it over her heart as she presses another light kiss to his lips.] Do you feel that? [Her heart beat is racing.] It beats for you.

[Connor is surprised but lets her take off his shirt, dropping it off to the side and feeling her heart beating under his palm. He can see it when he scans her too, the way it races. He takes her hand and does the same, placing it over his own "heart". It beats just like a regular human heart does anyway, and it's beating fast under Justine's kisses.]

I want you to remember this when you're trying to scare me away.

[He links their fingers together, kissing her again.]

[Justine inhales a sharp breath just before his mouth meets hers. Her head is spinning with the lack of oxygen but she doesn't mind. It only heightens the sense of him as she presses her body against his. She needs him, to feel him and lose herself in the high of the moment.]

Connor. [She gasps as their kiss breaks.] I need you. I need to feel you inside of me. Is that okay? No one can see us here. [The words are spoken quick and breathless, barely audible over the crashes of the ocean while the hard peaks of her breasts pressed against his chest. No one would see them and no one would hear their moans.]

I never want to push you away and right now I need to be as close as we possibly can.

[He bites his lip, both because Justine is really distracting right now but also because he has to consider where they are. No people are around... that was the whole point of coming here, to be alone. Maybe not for this reason, but... it works.]

...okay.

[He rests his hands on her hips, pressing a soft kiss to her neck.]

We can do that. I want to be close to you, too.

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