“I don’t know,” Aldric admitted, his voice strained. “But I don’t want to lose you. I have to take responsibility for my actions, Amara. I didn’t want any of this—but I can’t undo it. I have to marry Sophia. Her father is a close friend of mine—and both our families have agreed it’s the right thing to do.” Amara stared at him, her mind reeling. Part of her wanted to scream, to cry, to hit him—but another part of her was simply… numb. Tears welled in her eyes as she stared at the man she had begun to love—watching him cry openly across from her. “I’m so sorry, Amara,” Aldric whispered, his voice breaking. “I never meant to hurt you. I love you so much. I love you—so, so much.” He reached for her hand again, but she pulled away. “It was just a one-time thing, Amara,” he insisted desperately. “It was a mistake—” “A mistake,” Amara interrupted, her tone cold. “You keep saying that, Aldric. But do y
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