The Choice That Mattered

"It's true that the vision led me to you," Dastan admits. "But in the end, saving you was my choice." He lowers his gaze for a moment before continuing. "When I first arrived in this world, I was lost. I had no purpose, no direction, and nowhere I truly belonged. Most people saw me as a stranger and kept their distance." His expression softens. "You didn't." "Even after seeing the monster I became that night, you chose to show me kindness instead of fear." He pauses. "Becoming your guardian began as a way to repay that kindness. But somewhere along the way, it became something more." "Protecting you gave me a purpose. A reason to keep moving forward. Before I realized it... you had become someone truly important to me."