Chapter 419

Emmeline stared at him, wondering if she had somehow conjured this moment from her deepest fantasies. “It’s hard to believe you’re confessing your love to me so casually. This is the third time.”

She counted these moments, treasured them like precious gems in the jewelry box of her memory. Each declaration was a gift she hadn’t expected to receive.

Zavian chuckled, amusement dancing in his eyes.

Emmeline picked up the clean knife on the counter and ran her hand over his arms, feeling the strength contained in the muscles beneath his shirt. “This word coming out of your mouth is a rare phenomenon,” she explained. “I was convinced it would never happen. A short time ago, it was difficult for you.”

Happiness was shining in her eyes, transforming her face into something luminous. “Butterflies fly in my stomach when you tell me how much you love me. You always prove your feelings to me with your actions, but your words are my end.”

Emmeline meant they undid