“No. I gave up all of that just for a chance to see your sapphire eyes again. To hear your laughter. To wrap my favorite curl around my finger and whisper against your lips and make you blush that lovely shade of crimson. You’ve already given me that, Violet. You already made the trip worthwhile.” I smile, my heart breaking all over again. “Cast me away now, and know this: it was still worth the trip. Still worth the sacrifice.”
