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Sevastian's gaze softened as he took a step closer to her. "Princess," he murmured, his voice carrying both frustration and tenderness. "i am doing this because I need to keep you safe. If anything happened to you, I—" His voice cracked, but he quickly masked it with a sigh. "You don't understand the danger."
Lyra's lips trembled, her hands clenching into fists. "And you don't understand me! I can't just stand by and let you face this alone. I care too much to lose you!"
Sevastian closed his eyes, his chest rising and falling with an exasperated breath. "You think I am not afraid? I am, Princess. But I can't afford to let that fear control me. You being here only makes it harder for me to focus."
Her voice softened, barely above a whisper. "I'm not leaving, Sevastian. I would rather stand by your side and fight, no matter the cost."
