Eldric’s POVI watched as her small eyes widened in shock at my words, which further intrigued me, because that was exactly how she used to react whenever she was surprised back then. She was still the Lyanna that I knew.

The only woman I had ever loved in this lifetime, and maybe the next too, if I didn’t end up in hell.

“Are you saying you’re going to keep me here against my wish?” she breathed, her voice low and sharp as she glared at me.

“Against your wish? No,” I said calmly. ...