"I'll accept that." Valkyrie parted just enough to speak, the bridge of her nose slotting against his before she drew back. She leaned her head back far as she did, releasing tension that had pooled in her shoulders and exhaled an enormous sigh.

"I'm relieved you put forth returning to me by any means necessary. I wouldn't have accepted anything less." It was an entirely selfish notion, but one she wouldn't apologize for.