Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1)

by Rebecca Ross

“I don’t want to wake up when I’m seventy-four only to realize I haven’t lived.”

You and I … we need to stay together. We’re better this way.

It’s not a crime to feel joy, even when things seem hopeless. Iris, look at me. You deserve all the happiness in the world. And I intend to see that you have it.”

“Iris,” said Roman, “you are worthy of love. You are worthy to feel joy right now, even in the darkness. And just in case you’re wondering … I’m not going anywhere, unless you tell me to leave, and even then, we might need to negotiate.”