Larry's povPart of me felt a sharp sting of disbelief.He truly had manipulated my feelings! He had altered my mind when I was scared!I should be mad at him! I should be absolutely furious!But as I looked at Rowan right now.... watching him literally tremble in fear, his eyes wide with absolute panic as he begged me not to reject him, the anger simply couldn't take root.We had survived kidnapping, violent fights, royal plots, and bloodthirsty attackers. Rowan had bled for me, fought his own father for me, and was ready to tear the kingdom apart just to keep me safe. He was standing here, completely vulnerable, opening his deepest, scariest secret to me.I let out a long, heavy sigh."Okay," I said quietly.Rowan blinked, stunned. "Okay? Just... okay?""Yes, okay," I said, offering him a small, tired smile. "I don't like that you did that back then, Rowan. But I know you love me, and I know you would never truly hurt me. I forgive you."Rowan let out a shaky breath, pulled me into
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