Selena sat quietly in the small corner of her shared quarters, the dim light of the candle flickering as she untied the tiny scroll from the sparrow’s leg. As her eyes moved over Lucian’s words—his heartfelt praise, his romantic promise of protection—her cheeks flushed softly, and a warm smile tugged at her lips. “My light… his heart is with me,” she whispered to herself, holding the note close to her chest. His words filled her with strength. Whatever danger awaited, she would ...