Lorien’s POV

His heartbeat was faster than I liked too fast, too uneven and I could feel how deeply this was affecting him, even if he wouldn’t say it aloud.

“I’ll come home to you. I promise. It’s only for a few days, just to start my training.” I pressed a long kiss against his chest, breathing in the warmth of his skin before looping my arms tightly around his waist.

“When have I ever not chosen you?” I whispered against him.

From the very beginning, no matter what paths ...