[He’d rather die than show a glimpse of his former self? So be it. If he’s going to be this much of a dunce about it, she’ll kill him herself.]

[As aggressive as Dimitri is, Rose isn’t planning on backing down. She continues to hold his gaze, refusing to look away.]

If that’s the case, so be it. You were someone important to me, and I’m making the choice to stand beside you. Come what may.