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Published September 25, 2024
“With my sword and with my life, I vow to keep you safe, Penellaphe,� he spoke, voice deep and smooth, reminding me of rich, decadent chocolate. “From this moment until the last moment, I am yours.�
A Maiden doesn’t question the gods� plans. She has faith in them without knowledge of them.
Maybe I truly wasn’t worthy of being a Maiden, because I found it hard to have faith in anything without knowledge of it.
“It doesn’t matter if I want--�
“And you do want.� His whisper danced over my cheek. “What you want is me.�
My breath caught. “That doesn’t matter.�
“What you want should always matter.�
“You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature.�
“I'll say it again. I don't care what you are. I care about who you are.�
“Promise me you won't forget this, Poppy. That no matter what happens tomorrow, the next day, next week, you won't forget this - forget that this was real�