“I absolutely cannot, and I refuse to,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “Will I have the power to create chaos and wreak havoc once this is over?” “I can’t bear the sight of us shattered.” He declared, his voice firm and resolute. “You are the sole desire of my heart, and no other person can compare—even amid her presence, it is you that I desperately yearn to be by my side.” He whispered, his voice barely audible. I cast my gaze downward. “You’re inflicting pain upon both of us, causing our hearts to ache,” I exclaimed. “You whispered those words, your voice trembling with fear and tenderness, Magnus. You have no desire to manipulate her, as it evokes a sense of guilt within you.” “I, too, experienced a profound sense of unease in her presence despite her consistently displa