Astrid's knees trembled under the weight of his words.

" I- " she started, but her voice cracked, the truth finding its way up her throat. She hated how easily he read her, how her pride collapsed under the heat of his stare.

" I love you, " he admitted, leaving Astrid breathless as she just stared at him.

A slow, triumphant smile curled on Andrew's lips.

"That's all that matters. Together we can fight and conquer whatever comes our way. " He said, his voice low and calm.

Before she could pull away, his arms wrapped around her and pulled her tightly against his chest. One hand slid into...