Making It Official

Kaelen’s eyes darkened, a slow smile tugging at the corner of his lips—quiet, almost reluctant, but full of something fierce. He lifted their joined hands to his lips, brushing a gentle kiss over her knuckles.

“Lyra…” His voice was low, thick with feeling. “Hearing you say that… it means more than I can say. I don’t want to just be part of your story—I want to be the reason the rest of it matters