Golem pov

Her request for a promise caught me off guard, and I found myself searching for the right words.

"I don't understand you, Isadora," I began, my voice carrying a hint of confusion. "Where is this coming from? What have I ever done to give you such an impression?"

She held her ground, her gaze unwavering. "I love you, Golem, but how can I trust that you won't run away from me? If you can run away from your mother, then who am I?"

Hearing her say those words, I was taken aback by a whirlwind of surprise as I took a few steps backward, stunned by her response....