[Music recommendation: The Crown of Jaehaerys · Ramin Djawadi]
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Gavriel then raised his hand and summoned Bellarios into his small dragon form.
Hera's eyes widened in panic. "Gavriel! You cannot leave him here! Especially when you are about to deal with Azrath!"
"Hera, there is no way I am leaving you unprotected like this." Gavriel's voice was firm, deep concern flickering in his eyes. "Please, for my peace of mind, let him stay with you."
A sudden tightness gripped her throat as she whispered, "And what about my peace of mind?"
Gavriel merely smiled before leaning forward to kiss her forehead. "Just remember that there is only one person in this world who could truly hurt me if they wanted to. No one else."
Hera traced his features with her gaze, as though memorising them all over again, before managing a small smile. "How silly of you to think I would ever do such a thing to you. I would rather die than-"
Gavriel sealed her lips with a kiss before she could finish.
