“I chose to serve him because of you.” I blink, startled. Evander continues before I can say anything. “If I had died, it would take a lifetime to meet you again in the Beyond. As long as I drew breath, it meant I had hope of our paths crossing. I would endure whatever pain that meant, just for the chance to see you one more time.” The vise that was put on my heart tightens, causing it to beat harder, shortening my breath. Everything he endured. Everything he went through. Was because of me. “My love,” he whispers. The two words are like honey in my ears and I shiver before his hand even cups
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