Chapter 340

“I do!” Emmeline interrupted, surprising herself with her boldness. “I’ve seen enough to know who you are, Zavian. Not just what you are.”

Her heart thundered in her chest, loud enough that she was certain he could hear it.

“I choose this. I choose you,” Emmeline whispered. “With open eyes and a full heart.”

Zavian remained still, his internal struggle visible in the tension of his shoulders and the clench of his jaw. Finally, his posture softened as defeat and acceptance mingled in his expression.

“Sleep, little one,” he murmured eventually. “We have time to discuss this further when you’re rested.”

Emmeline laughed softly. The tension that had surrounded them moments before dissipated.

“Yes, papi.” The word stuck when she saw how it affected him. The slight darkening of his eyes, the almost imperceptible hitch in his breathing...”I am a tired, miserable man,” Zavian sighed dramatically, pulling her closer on his chest. “And I refuse to respond t