“My father sold me to you because he had lost the war, but perhaps there were other forces moving beneath that bargain. Perhaps my mother and your father spent years preparing a path that neither of us understood.” I said as his gaze remained fixed on mine.
“And now we are standing here together.” He said.
“Yes.” I said.
He reached for my hand, but he stopped before touching me, giving me the choice.
I closed the remaining distance myself and slipped my fingers into his and his hand closed around mine immediately.
“Whatever they planned. I choose you.” He said quietly and my heart stumbled.
“Draven.” I said.
“I choose you because I want you, Seraphina, and because I have seen who you are when nobody is watching. I have watched you stand against people who wanted you frightened, and
