A Vow to Stay

Killian's body jerked in surprise. A moment later, Sloane's warm palms cupped his cheeks, steadying the trembling he tried to hide.

"Killian Vancroft, I will live longer than you. You do not have to fear me dying first."

In that instant, the storm in his chest began to settle, each frantic beat pacified by her certainty.

It felt as though she could see the precise shape of his fear and was placing