Even then, she had resolved to test him, needing to see what kind of man, what kind of person he truly was before she could ever open her heart again.
In the beginning, she hadn't expected much from him, half-expecting him to eventually show the same greed as the others, or simply tire of the burden and walk away.
Yet, for a month and a half, Soren had worked tirelessly, faced life-and-death dangers, and built his foundation from scratch, all while treating her with unwavering care and respect, never once demanding anything from her.
Through his silent devotion, he had given her hope again, proving himself entirely worthy of everything she had left to offer.
However, wanting to stand beside him meant confronting the reality of her shattered condition.
