A pair of blue eyes glanced at her, hidden beneath the visor of the helm.

He hadn't seen her like that before, smiling and laughing as if that was all she ever knew.

She didn't frown at him any more.

Her eyes held no disgust.

The thought sent Ven's heart racing with excitement.

She really had given him a second chance.

He liked this new {Name} and he wanted to keep her, even if it cost him his own happiness.