Roisin Visaris' words hung in the air, stirring something deep inside me. "Make no mistake, it's not the bond I'm trying to protect. It's you I can't stand to lose. I know I've been stuck in my ways, but only a fool would let go of something so precious, and I am no fool." I felt my heart skip a beat. He meant every word. But still, I couldn’t help but point out what I knew to be true. "No, you're no fool, Visaris," I concurred, the edge of a smile curling my lips. "You're just wildly indecisive and incredibly stubborn." To my surprise, he chuckled—really laughed—and it caught me off guard. I had never heard him sound so... free. His laughter was deep and rich, like a warm fire on a cold night, and it stole my breath away for a moment. He noticed, his emerald eyes softening as they met

