Kapitel 32: Enough

As if I'm willing to sacrifice the chance to spend the rest of my life with her. It doesn't matter if she forgets me. It doesn't matter if she no longer loves me. Seeing her like this is enough for me.

— Ragnar

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It had been ages since someone had dared to confront him so boldly, and he found himself oddly intrigued by Sophia's audacity.

"Your strength is unparalleled, but even the mightiest warriors must exercise caution."

As they locked eyes, a silent battle of wills ensued, each refusing to yield to the other's resolve.

With a polite gaze, she inclined her head in a gesture of respect before shifting her focus back to the medical tents where the poisoned patients were being cared for.