[ There was indescribable softness for Essek within regards to Caleb, he was just as careful and guarding of both Caleb and Bren, though he no longer feared taking too much blood. He'd already sipped deep of that neck offered to him, enough feeding that would've weakened Caleb years back, but now was but like a drop, would pump more into that system within the hour.

He shifted then so that he could rest himself down against Caleb, so that they were chest to chest, he could feel the heavy breathing that the other man took while he acted as a gravity blanket to the other man. ]

And you.. you are precious to me. You will always be precious to me, I will avenge you-- just as I will help Bren avenge his parents, I will do it for you, for him.. for myself too. [ He soothed in that husky voice. ] He has bound your soul within Bren, but we will free it-- I promise.

[ A brush of lips, the honey copper taste of blood that was spiced to be Essek's favorite flavor, would always be his favorite. ] You are still my beautiful husband, you are still mine

[ Essek was starting to become heavier, he could tell that his body was starting to cave with the advent of the sun. ] I am growing tired Caleb, I will need you and Bren to hold me.. protect me through the night.