Kara was not hurt by what Hallbjorn told her, even when he said that part of him wished she would turn away from him. Her smile was tender and understanding, and her words soft when she spoke. “Falling in love is a little scary, I think, for both of us. There are so many thoughts and emotions that are new to me, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. You've been alone for a long time.” That she'd been able to piece together from what he had told her. “That is a long time of relying only upon yourself and not opening up to anyone. But I believe that together we can work through anything.”<br/><br/>Her lips parted when his thumb teased them, and Kara's gaze never left his eyes as he touched her fangs. The uncertain thrill that he might cut himself upon her fangs, and she could taste his blood was certainly there. But Hallbjorn's gentle exploration of her fangs had Kara feeling that she was not a freak because of them. She didn't try to hide them in shame. He made her feel normal, and cherished. It was a gift that had her heart brimming with love for him.<br/><br/>Kara saw that quick flash of emotion in his eyes, but she could not exactly decipher what it meant, and then it was gone. His revelation that Hallbjorn had received so very few moments of someone taking care of him caused Kara to take one of his big hands in between her own. “I want to take care of you, Hallbjorn. Even the very strong need someone to care for them now and again.”<br/><br/>What he offered her next had her raising his hand, and bringing his inner wrist close to her lips. Her eyes turned to his wrist, and the vein she could see pulsing just under his flesh. She wanted what he offered her very much. The temptation to taste him had her eyes closing. Kara brought her mouth closer. Her hot breaths fanned over his skin.<br/><br/>Yet instead of sinking her fangs into him, she kissed his inner wrist softly, then lowered his wrist back down and smiled tenderly at him. “Tomorrow, if you still wish it, and only if you are sure, I will drink directly from you.” She did not want to test his control more then she already had tonight. It was also important to Kara that he have no doubts or reservations about her drinking from him.<br/><br/>Thirst still gripped her, since she had not had any blood to drink since that morning. Even though her fangs refused to recede, Kara still manage to eat a good portion of the cake. And for each bite she gave herself, she also offered one to him. Kara would never have thought it so appealing to feed her man, but she found she liked it a lot.<br/><br/>She looked back at the television, then grinned at Hallbjorn. “I think we missed half of the movie.” It was not something that bothered her, though. Kara was soon curled up against his side with her head resting on his chest and her arm draped over his stomach.<br/><br/>Even though they had missed much of the movie, she watched the rest of it raptly. Kara's hand fisted in the material of Hallbjorn's shirt every time the characters drew closer. It was obvious how much she was enjoying the romance and adventure. The few times she had sleepily yawned, she managed to stifle the noise. They had traveled a long time today, and Kara could have easily fallen asleep as she was with Hallbjorn then if not for her thirst.