Then Henry spoke, his voice raw with emotion.
“Livia…” he whispered against her skin. “I love you.”
Livia’s breath caught in her throat. Her eyes widened, and for a moment, she thought she had imagined it. But no, his arms tightened around her, and he continued.
“I never believed happiness was in the cards for me,” he admitted, his voice thick. “Not after everything. But you made everything possible. You gave me hope, gave me love, gave me a home.” He kissed her shoulder before murmuring, “Thank you for accepting me.”
Livia’s heart swelled, her throat tightening with emotion. Tears pricked at her eyes, and she felt completely undone by his words. She had always known how much she loved him, but hearing him say it, feeling the depth of his emotions through their bond, made her realize j
