Married Off as a Breeder, She Became His Only Mate.
"Hold it there. Don't push, don't pull back. Just let it sit."
I held it, breath shallow, watching the faint gold light pulse steady in my hand like something breathing along with me. It felt different this way, not desperate, not instinctive, but chosen. Mine, in a way it hadn't quite felt before.
"This is incredible," I said, awe creeping into my voice despite everything.
"This is progress." Halric allowed himself a small, tired smile. "Now. Try holding it while moving. Reach toward me, slowly, and see if you can keep the light steady the whole way."