“My fate has already been chosen for me, Idalia. The day I laid eyes on you, it was sealed, and I was yours. Wholly and true. I don’t need to touch you to know that I love—” His hand drops to his side, and he lets out a shaky laugh. “You also have to choose me,” he continues. “I’m not the only one who’ll sacrifice. You’ll never feel an intimate touch or be able to have children. We both must consider the price we’re willing to pay if this doesn’t work.”
