Danshak was genuinely touched by her concern. He had thought that those flowery words she spoke to him last night as they made love were just empty words with no true meaning, but now he knew better. Now, he knew without a shadow of a doubt that Edvana loved him and realization opened up a part of him that he never knew he possessed. He immediately felt a surge of strong feelings for Edvana like he had never felt for anyone before. He knew at that moment that he loved her with all of his heart and soul, and he would do anything in the world to protect his mate even if it meant giving up his life. He held her chin with his fingertips, raising her face to his. "If you do not believe anything else in this world, Edvana, believe this – I love you with all of my heart and all that I

