With long strides, he soon reached her side. He pulled her to him, desperately wanting to kiss her, but she was laughing and leading him into a dance. Soon, he was laughing too. He never felt so carefree before. He never felt so at peace before. It was a sin to feel this happy.

Faster and faster they spun until their legs tangled and they fell to the ground. Breathless and still laughing, Beric pulled Miera on top of him. He brushed her red hair back. “You’re beautiful,” he said.

“Is that the only reason why you want to marry me?” She pouted, her full lips tugging downward.

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She was the heir of the Blood Roses. She had a duty to attend to. Doing whatever she wished, whoever she wished, well, she didn’t have that luxury.