Two Selene's

Lucius POV

I gritted with teeth, trying to fight the urge to whip around and shout at her. This was one of the reasons why I didn't bother about getting married. Women will test you.

"Emilia, I know you think this is easy… what we're doing but it is not. We're going into a dangerous and uncharted terrain without any idea of what the enemy looks like or what he has prepared. So, do us all a favour and sit this one out,".

"Really?" her eyes glinted with amusement "I don't see you making these explanations to the other soldiers you picked. Or is there any reason you don't want me to go with you?" she came closer, her hands splayed gently on my chest. I sucked in my breath, trying to maintain her gaze "Maybe you're scared that I might get hurt… Do you love me?"