“What happened?”
“I've been, uh, feeling more romantic toward Raedra lately.”
“Romantic? Oh, shit. Did you sleep with her? Did Brevyn whammy you two into having sex?”
“No, it's not Lust. Although, desire is what made me realize something was wrong.”
“You didn't desire Raedra before?”
“I did. Of course, I did,” He glanced at me. “She's very beautiful. But we've become partners in raising our child. There wasn't any romance there. I wouldn't allow myself to think of her like that. It felt wrong. I didn't want to pressure her or ruin what we were building together.”
“Right. But that's changed lately?”
“Yes.” He met my stare and held it. “I can't stop thinking about her. Can't stop looking. Touching. And she gives me the same looks.”
“And you're sure it's Brevyn?”
“It began shortly after Brevyn arrived.”
“That does seem suspicious.”
“Vervain, do you think I would suddenly start a romance with a woman while Brevyn was visiting for the first time?”
“No.” I grimaced. “No, that's not like you. You would be focused on him.”
“And I have been.” He smiled softly. “It's been wonderful having Brevyn at Bilskinir. And taking him to Norway to show him his old home was . . . it was almost like having Ull back.”
“You took him out there? How did that go?”
“He loved it.” Thor shrugged. “Of course, he did. He built that house. Everything about it was specifically chosen by him.”
“In another life.” I laid my hand over his. “He's a different person now.”
“Yes and no. He remembered the house. He thanked me for maintaining it for him.”
“So, it went well.”
“Yes, but despite all of that, despite my excitement that was centered around Brevyn, my feelings for Raedra started to grow. Vervain, I'm in love with her. I love her and it's happened in a few days. That isnothow my heart works.”
“I see,” I whispered. “So, you're in love but you can't enjoy it because you don't think it's real.”
“Exactly. You saw my future love. Was it Raedra?”
“When did I do that?”
“When you healed my heart,” he said as if it were obvious.
“Uh, no. I didn't see anything. I just healed your heartache and left a blessing to protect and guide you toward love.”
“Oh.” He blinked. “I had a glimpse of a woman, but I can't remember what she looked like anymore. Which is ridiculous. She's the woman I'm supposed to be with, her face should be unforgettable. But it was so fast, gone in an instant.”
“But you will know her when you meet. You'll remember then.”
“I will?” Thor asked, his stare gone intense.
“I mean, I think so.” I grimaced. “With the Love magic, I just go with my instincts, and right now, they're telling me that you'll know.”
“Then it can't be Rae.”
