"Ryan, you —"
"There is no love. It's just an obligation. We are together because our families want it that way. It's nothing more," Ryan said, suddenly uncomfortable with the idea of falling in love with Arwen. He could never let himself fall for her.
Delyth's lips curled up. Shaking her head, she replied, "There is nothing wrong in loving someone, Ryan. Arwen is your fiancée. I know your relationship with her didn't begin with love, but it wouldn't be wrong if you grew to care for her over time. She is beautiful, after all. Any man would fall for her without much of an effort."
Ryan's jaws tightened and he replied through gritted teeth, "Any man could fall for her, but I am not just any man, Del. I told you —what's between us is not love."
