You should not be here. This is not a place for fragile hearts.
Mannha
I’m sorry
Dom's gaze softens, his voice drops to a whisper You know, Mannha, sometimes I wonder if I am too harsh on you.
Mannha
why are you that way?
Because, my dear, I am scared. Scared of losing you. Scared of letting myself fall completely in love with you.
Mannha
blushes I’m gonna go to sleep now! She walks out of the room
grabs Mannha's arm gently, pulling her back into the room Wait, Mannha, please. Don't go. Not yet.
Mannha
but why?
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Because I love you, Mannha. More than anything in this world.
Mannha
Why do you love me?
steps closer to Mannha, his eyes filled with sincerity I love you because you challenge me, push me to be better.
Mannha
Really?
Yes, really. And I promise, from this day forward, I will show you just how much you mean to me.
Mannha
Can I hug you?
Of course, my love. Dom pulls Mannha into a tight embrace, holding her close
Mannha
blushing furiously
rests his head on Mannha's shoulder, his voice barely above a whisper Thank you for staying.
Mannha
Okay… she hugs him back, blushing
runs his fingers gently through Mannha's hair You know, sometimes being the wolf king can be incredibly lonely.
Mannha
Is that why you’re nice to me but not anyone else?
pauses, his expression pained Yes, Mannha. You see, when I met you, something inside me changed.
Mannha
What do you mean by that?
looks down, his voice barely audible I have spent so long hiding behind the walls of this castle, isolating myself from the world.
Mannha
Do you want to get closer to the people?
No, Mannha. What I want is to protect you. Protect our future kingdom. And that means keeping you safe, away from the dangers that lurk outside these walls.
Mannha
I thought about leaving but I want to stay with you
gently cups Mannha's face in his hands Thank you, my love. Your loyalty and devotion mean the world to me.
Mannha
Will you promise me something?
Anything, my love. I would give you the moon if you asked for it.
Mannha
Don’t hurt anyone else ever again, okay?
holds Mannha's hand tightly, his eyes filled with sincerity I promise, Mannha. From this day forward, I will do everything in my power to protect you and keep you safe.