Chapter 712. The Truth Inside The Codex

“I know. But I’m not afraid.”

She rose on her toes and brushed her lips lightly against his.

“You’re asking for this.”

Simon had once planned to wait until their wedding night, to save that first time for something perfect and sacred. But now, with her looking at him like that, he knew he couldn’t wait any longer.

“That’s right.” Molly smiled, her eyes bright and steady. “So tell me—do you love me or not?”

She had prepared so much for this moment. There was no turning back now. In her heart, there was only one thought—to be his woman.

“I love you, Molly.”

His voice was low, unwavering. How much he loved her, perhaps only he himself truly knew. From the first indifferent encounter, to the storms they had endured together, he had fallen for her completely, hopelessly, and beyond redemption.

All he wanted in this life was to be with her, to protect her from every hurt in the world.

His words burned through her like fire. Molly’s hea