He paused, his voice growing quieter. “And then there’s you. You deserve someone who can protect you, who can stand beside you as an equal. Right now, I’m not sure if I can be that person.”
Livia stared at him, her heart aching at the pain etched into his features. She reached out and took his hand, her touch gentle but firm. “Henry,” she said, her voice trembling but determined, “I didn’t choose you because of your strength or status. This bond, our bond, it’s about more than that. I chose you because of our bond, and I truly believe that the Moon Goddess knew what she was doing when she paired us. And if you think for a second that I’d walk away just because you’re facing challenges, then you don’t know me as well as you think.”
Henry looked at her, his expression a mixture of surprise
