Evangeline looked at him, a mixture of gratitude and amazement in her eyes. "You did all this... for me?"
Linsley nodded, his tone steady but filled with affection. "You know I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe. With these fragments, you'll be strong enough to face any threat, no matter what comes our way. I won't allow anything less."
She smiled softly, the weight of his words sinking in. "I don't know what to say... except thank you, Linsley. Truly."
Linsley gently kissed her forehead, his touch light but filled with warmth. "No need to thank me. You're not just the Goddess of Winter—you're the love of my life. I want you by my side for as long as possible, and I'll do whatever it takes to make sure of that."
Evangeline's eyes shimmered with both affection and resolve. "Then I'll absorb these fragments and regain my full strength. I won't let you down, Linsley."
