Everything and all things. That was Eve for him. Nothing he'd ever dreamed of, even in secret in the dirty alleys of Dublin, approached the reality of her. Nothing he possessed could ever be as precious. The taste of her in the cool night, in the pale light, stirred a craving he understood would never be fully sated.
The protagonist experiences an overwhelming love for Eve, seeing her as everything he could ever desire. She surpasses all his fantasies and hopes, becoming a treasure that he cherishes more than anything in his life. This deep admiration reflects a bond that is profound and irreplaceable.
He feels a hunger for her that lingers, suggesting that the intensity of his feelings can never truly be fulfilled. The taste of their moments...
