160 : Have No Shame

VERENA

I mean it when I say those words. He has waited for me for four years, never giving up. He protects Ezra, me, and my family all these years without asking anything in return.

So the least I can do is put my faith in this man who’s willing to battle the King for me and wait. I will wait for him, no matter how long it takes. Now that we are here, there’s one thing I’m sure about.

He won’t betray me. Not anymore.

“I’ll try to do what I can from my side,” I add while watching his eyes swirl with happiness. He must feel the sincerity of my words. I place both my hands on his. “We are in this together. Also…” My eyes harden on him. “Don’t keep these secrets from me. I had no idea you sacrificed your pack for us. Don’t do that again. You don’t have to bear everything alone.” I say softly, but there’s a rigidness in my voice. It's like a command.

His brows lift and there’s a flash of amusement in his eyes. “I won’t. But promise me that you’ll stay careful. You won’t put yourself in dang