"I love you," I whispered with tears in my eyes. I had never meant anything more.

Aimes smiled, so full of love and light, even in the dark dungeon. "I love you, too."

"We're coming to the end of this, finally."

He inclined his head. "I know."

"And it might get a little dicey."

"Might?" He clicked his tongue as he shook his head. "Nah, I don't believe it, but just to be sure..."

Even with his bound hands, he brought out four dice from his back pocket ...