~Laith~
Ywain slithered his cold fingers around my neck and gripped it hard. Prince Zephirin panicked.
"Make a choice, him or me. You can't have both, " Ywain gave Zephirin an ultimatum.
Zephirin intertwined his fingers with mine. "You, it's always going to be you, " he declared sincerely.
I was stunned. He picked me. He gave his answer so quickly, that it was clear he didn't give it much thought. Ywain didn't offer him options, I am his priority. I melted under his touch.
Ywain unhanded me in shock. Zephirin pulled me in his arms. Holding me gently scared I might break if he applied pressure in his touch. His eyes stared into my soul, causing my heartbeat to soften.
The fear I felt when Ywain threatened me faded away. The feeling was replaced with security. I trusted Zephirin to keep me safe.
