“I would vow with you again and again, Jonas Eriksson. I’m afraid I’ve fallen in love with you.” “I told you hearts were not part of the alliance, but mine will always be yours.” “Seems we failed at our indifferent vows.” “We’re terrible at them.” “What a shame.” “A tragedy.” Skadi pinched her lips and arched her body into mine. “Just once?” I laughed, cupping her face in my hands, and claiming her mouth. Skadi’s skin was flushed and her heavy breaths tangled with mine by the time I pulled away with a soft, “Never.”
