“Sweet Firefly,” Faris whispered, leaning his face down to my ear. When he spoke, his breath hit my skin which sent heat straight to my core. “I owe you a debt. For the rest of my life, I will be faithful to you, loyal, and protective. I will cut down any man, woman, or beast that wrongs you or attempts to steal you away. You have my word. I’ll be your viper.” His voice soothed my nerves and the sincerity of his words made my eyes sting with the unexpected rush of emotion.
