Anna's heartfelt confession reverberated through the air, leaving Eric and Rafe utterly stunned, their breath caught in their throats.
"What... What did you just say?" Kyren's voice, once fading, now burst forth with renewed strength and authority.
His eyes, wide open and filled with astonishment and hope, locked onto Anna's, desperately seeking confirmation. His grip on her hand tightened as if trying to ground himself in the reality of her words.
As he looked into her eyes, a surge of unfamiliar sensations coursed through Kyren's veins. His heart pounded heavily within his chest, each beat echoing with a newfound intensity. It was as if his entire being had been awakened, flooded with a rush of warmth, excitement, and a soaring sense of possibility.