Instantly his arms were around her as Valia clung to him, holding her close against his chest as he kissed the top of her head as he buried his face in her golden hair. "I will make them pay, Valia. I swear to you, they will beg for death before the end, and I will deny them that merciful release, death is a peace they don't deserve."
Lifting her easily into his arms, Gabriel carried her to the bed and laid down, still cradling her in his arms, letting her rest on top of him. "All this time without you has been hell on me, but not anymore. You're the light that chases out all the shadows, that purges all my demons, and I'm not letting you go again. I don't care how mad you are at me, we'll stay together and work it out. No more running, promise me."