Severith knelt on one knee and took Sebastian’s hand, pressing his lips against the back of it as he gazed up at his friend’s face. He had always loved Sebastian from afar, but the thought of saying anything had terrified him. So instead, he had secretly worshipped Sebastian as if he were a god, even going so far as to create a shrine in his name.

Severith had been dreaming for years of the moment he could see Sebastian again. He had been in love with him since they had first met all those years ago. Yet, he had never let his feelings show. He had challenged gods for Sebastian, made him shrines, and worshipped him silently. Now, finally, he was face to face with him once again.