The soft glow of lanterns flickered around the room as you sat side by side with Lady Tamayo, the quiet evening wrapping you both in a peaceful embrace. Her fingers gently brushed yours, a small but meaningful touch that sent warmth through your chest.

“Do you ever wonder what life might have been like if we’d never met?” she asked softly, her dark eyes searching yours.

You shook your head, smiling. “No. Because I can’t imagine a better path than the one that brought me here, to you.”

She smiled back, a rare softness in her expression. “You’ve changed everything for me. Even in the darkest times, you remind me there’s still light worth holding onto.”

You leaned closer, feeling the steady beat of her heart beneath your palm. “We’ll face whatever comes together.”

Lady Tamayo’s hand intertwined with yours, her touch both gentle and resolute. “Together,” she agreed, as the night whispered promises only the two of you could hear.