“That’s for her to decide.” Yes, it was and he was ready to take whatever Arianna threw at him. He wouldn’t beg, nor would he try to change her mind. He wouldn’t make her suffer in his presence if she didn’t want him near. But even as he told himself those things, Rion recognized them for the lies they were. Because he knew he’d grovel on his knees for just one more second in her presence.
