Third Person POV The kiss lingered between them like a promise and a wound.Calla pulled back first, her breath shaky, her hands pressed against Brynn’s chest. For a moment, her fingers curled into his shirt, holding him close. Then she hit him on the chest. It wasn't really hard, but enough to make her feelings clear. A sharp push against his chest, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.“Promise me,” she whispered fiercely. “Promise you will come back safe. I want you to come back safe to me, please.”Brynn looked down at her, golden eyes burning with intensity. He cupped her face with both hands, thumbs brushing away the tears that had escaped.“I will, my love,” he said, voice low and rough. He leaned in and kissed the tip of her nose gently. “I will come back to you. No matter what.”Calla nodded, swallowing hard. She stepped back, arms wrapping around herself as if to hold her heart together.Brynn turned away, shoulders tense, ready to lead the warriors into the coming confli
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