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questioned, raising an eyebrow at him.
    “You know. That certain look you get when you’ve found that special someone. Your perfect match.”
    “ Really? You actually see that in us?”
    “Yes, and I just wanted you to know that I like Kade. He’s a good guy, and one of my best friends. In all the years I’ve known him I haven’t seen him happier, or smile as much as he has since he met you. And let me tell you…it’s been a long time.”
    “So I’ve heard,” I breathed , knowing he was referring to immortal years. “So what would you know about finding a perfect match?” 
    He sighed and nodded with a slight smile. A sad sort of smile, and then his eyes went blank, like he was reliving a moment in time.
    I cleared my throat, breaking him from his momentary trance.
    “I’m s orry, Emma,” he whispered. “I was just remembering someone. A very special someone in my past. It seems like an eternity ago.”
    My heart sunk when I suddenly began to understand.
    “Was she your perfect match?”
    His green eyes steeled on mine. They almost looked like they were glowing neon.
    “ Yes,” he answered, and then his eyes went distant again. “She was my perfect match, and she was beautiful. I remember the first time I saw her. My emotions went crazy when she came near me. I’d never seen or met her before, and whatever I felt was completely new to me. It felt like my body was being pulled to her, like my heart was being tugged, and I had a knowing that she was to be mine for all eternity. I’d never felt that way with any other, and have never since.
    “ To this day when I close my eyes I can see her face; her long, golden hair which sparkled like the sun, and her deep sapphire eyes that reminded me of the ocean. Every molecule of my being screamed to be near her. When she’d walk by, it felt as if I had been struck by lightning. Her presence weakened and yet strengthened me.” He shook his head, as if shaking the memory free.
    “What happened to her?” I asked, overwhelmed by his story. I wanted to know more.
    He exhaled and closed his eyes .
    “She was murdered .” His voice was weak and shaky and I suddenly felt horrible. I didn’t want to ask him any more questions, but he started speaking before I could tell him it was okay. “She was a Guardian, and a damn good one. One of the very few female Guardians ever sent out on missions. One night, while on her watch, she was attacked by the Darkling. She was alone, but fought them as best she could. She managed to take out two, but the third overpowered her. It beat her until she was unconscious, and then the bastard sliced her throat, barely leaving her alive.”
    “When the news hit me I rushed to her side, but I couldn’t feel her life force. I held her in my arms until she took her last breath,” his voice cracked on the last words.
    “What was her name?”
    “Khelsey,” he whispered, and then quickly looked away from me. He wiped his face, and then rubbed his arms. The strong, happy Dominic was broken, and it made my heart ache. I was still trying to cope with my own recent losses.
    “I’m so sorry,” were the only words I could find.  
    “ Oh, it’s alright. I’m fine,” he said, sucking in a deep breath. He turned and painted his happier face on, but I could still see the pain behind his eyes. “Well, just keep an extra eye on my buddy for me. Now that he’s mortal, things will be a lot harder for him. He can probably kick a little ass, but I won’t be there to cover his back. Just promise me you’ll take good care of him.”
    “ I will,” I promised.
    “Now, the real reason why I came over here is because I have something for you.” He reached over to his other side. “This is a dagger, given and entrusted to me by Michael the Archangel. He told me that one day I would find the person who was meant to have it, and I think I’ve finally found her. I seriously didn’t think it was going to a girl. No offense, Emma, but it’s