FOREVER

He would need to prove his love, I reminded myself, echoing what Nexus, my father, had said. I found his stubbornness frustrating, but I chose to remain silent.

If Roman needed to prove anything, it couldn't be that difficult or unreasonable, right? I clung to that thought as a means of reassurance.

Before long, I strode down the corridor, Nexus leading the way with his head held high, his back straight, embodying his regal presence.