He threw his head forwards, gasping - he closed his eyes and imagined Val's hands holding him, running over his back - his beautiful black eyes; and his smile as he lost himself within his body -- and then it would be over; no more aching, no more longing - all would end; and then Adrien's heart could rest, having known his embrace, having given his love - once, only once, but enough, enough to make this all die. Holding a piece of chalk between trembling fingers, he wrote the incantation that adorned the large circle - the one meant for Val. "To you I offer all I have - To your void I am now bound", Adrien read in a choked whisper. "Please... Please...".