Adams' POV

I sat at the side of the party with the flickering torches giving off a warm light that pushed back the cool night. But my eyes went to Ronan.

What really grabbed my attention was his intense stare at Dale, who was telling a funny story that had everyone cracking up. Dale had just proved himself in battle and his charm made even the serious soldiers laugh. But it was Ronan’s reaction that really stood out to me.

“Ronan,” I said in my head while sipping my drink with my thoughts spinning. What was happening? The way Ronan’s eyes softened and how he leaned a bit toward Dale...