(Rhysette’s POV)
As my words hung in the air, a stunned silence enveloped the room.
Gunner and Shade exchanged glances, their eyes widening with a mix of surprise and desire. It was as if the entire atmosphere crackled with an electric energy, anticipation mounting with each passing second.
Gunner broke the silence first, his voice filled with a hint of disbelief. “No, Gayle… we can’t let you do this.”
I shook my head, pretty sure that he could see the insistence in my blue eyes. “But I want to do this.”
“Are…are you sure, Gayle? We don't want you to feel pressured or obligated in any way. This is a big decision. This is a wondrous moment that we think you would actually want to share with your true soulmate.”
I nodded, a newfound determination shining in my eyes, a smile on my
