An Eternal Vow

Tessa let out a pained gasp. Vance quickly loosened his grip a little, but he still refused to let go of Tessa's hand.

"Tess, like I said before—once you've chosen me again, don't even think about running away from me," Vance said.

Tessa couldn't help but let out a bittersweet laugh. "I don't mean I'm leaving you. Nobody lives forever, right? Someday, one of us will go first. If it's me, I hope yo