The first kiss turned a ghost into a man. The second turned a girl into a woman. Two kisses, a ring, a backward glance: on such things do lives turn. In the real world outside the opera, two people struggle against themselves - while around them, France careens into military disaster. Some RC, mostly EC. WIP.

A woman who fears the touch of men, a man who longs to be touched; together, can they find peace? Warning: ErikOther Woman pairing. If this is not your cup of tea, then I suggest you look elsewhere. Otherwise, please read and review.