Kevan's heart thumped violently in his chest.

He took a step forward and embraced her. Burying his face in her shoulder, he said in a hoarse and muffled voice, "Lari."

Kevan had so many things he wanted to say to her, but he was afraid that expressing his true emotions would scare her away.

In the end, he half-threatened her jokingly. "You can never escape from me for the rest of your life."

Larissa hadn't even considered running away. She hugged him back tightly.

Before Larissa could