Chapter 456

ROWAN’S POV

I’ve got tears going now too. I open my mouth anyway.

“Honestly, it’s only half done, the blood-lotus hasn’t even-”

“Thank you.”

“No, listen, you don’t have to-”

“Thank you.” It comes out of her, torn and shaking, almost swallowed by a sob. “Thank you, Rowan. Thank you. Thank you for whatever delusional hope kept you going. Thank you for fighting this hard for it. For me.” Her voice br