Adam sighed into the kiss, finding this one much better, because he was no longer at war with himself, no longer torn between pride, duty, and love.

Ronan never lied, always kept his word, and Adam let himself trust that, let himself believe that Ronan was his forever. Even if it was impossible.

Smiling when the kiss broke, Adam nuzzled at him, then pulled away and sat down to eat. "This is pretty good," he said, surprised and not bothering to hide it.