"Survived is different than thrived, my 'Nys," Liliana murmured, her head tilted backwards to give him room for his search. "I will enjoy watching you flourish and thrive for the rest--" The slightest stumble. "The rest of our time together."

For the rest of your life was what she'd thought, but could not bring herself to say.

But she did raise his face to hers, kissing him desperately.