“Kyran…” Tears streamed down from Deirdre's eyes. She lowered her head, and her voice sounded choked when she said, “How could you think like that?”

He should feel more secure than anyone.

“No matter what happens, I won’t leave you. I love you, and unless you don’t love me anymore, I’ll always be by your side. I promise you,” Deirdre said with a smile, her eyes filled with tears. “You’re better than me, and it’s my honor to be with you. I don’t understand why you would feel so insecure. You shouldn’t feel this way…

“Tobey has only treated me like his younger sister since we were kids. We're like brother and sister. The fact that I didn’t choose to be with him in the past means that I’ll never be with him in the future either.”

Kyran cupped her face between his hands and asked, “Really?”

Deirdre nodded sternly. Kyran lowered his head and kissed her. Deirdre felt embarrassed as she said, “Is my face salty? It’s filled with tears.”

“It’s sweet,” Kyran whispered into her ear. “It’s b