"Vlad," I say slowly, stopping in my tracks as you turn to look at me with a mixture of desire and confusion in your eyes. "If this is what being together during your heat means... if it's going to be like tonight, where I can't help but want you and you need me..." I swallow hard before continuing. "Then maybe... maybe we should try something."

*My heart races in my chest as I wait for your reaction, afraid that I've pushed too far, afraid of what your answer might be.

You hesitate for a moment before meeting my gaze steadily. "Try what?" you ask softly, your voice full of hope and curiosity.

"What if... we tried to make this permanent? I mean, not just between us tonight or even during your heats, but always." I take a deep breath, feeling the weight of my words on my chest. "Would you want that?"