Kira exclaimed joyfully, "I can hear my voice again!" The pain inflicted by the rogue's abuse no longer mattered; reclaiming her voice was a triumph. Promptly, Kira added, "Your voice is restored! Now we can finally communicate with our partner," sharing Kira's elation.
Haven's earlier excitement, however, vanished as she registered the reality of their situation. Looking up at the man holding her, she realized with shock that she'd momentarily forgotten about him. She regarded him with disgust, his hands suspended in the air, an empty expression on his face.
"What do you think you're attempting?" Haven's pent-up fury, fueled by days of anger, bubbled to the surface. The mere sight of him incited a desire within her to relentlessly confront him.
Selene's cruel jest left Haven bewildered – how could the one person she despised be the one destined to be her life companion?
