"My wife."
"The human you married?" Lucian asked.
Nikolas nodded. "Yes."
A beat of silence passed between them. Lucian was confused. "I am not understanding what you're saying, Nikolas."
Nikolas took a gulp, letting the drink scorch down his throat. "At first, I just wanted to be close to her. She made me feel something I haven't felt in a long time. Warmth, Lucian. And not just any kind, but the type that lights up your soul from just the faintest touch."
He dragged his fingers through his hair.
