I cracked a rueful smile, and rolled my eyes to the east. XXX The swelling within me intensified every second. I crouched down to her level. Alkandi screamed at me, I could wait a million lifetimes and not find someone like her! Dark Yavara stepped in front of me, her flaming swords flashing dangerously. Yes, a woman. I groaned, and threw myself upright, anticipating another attack from the entrance. There, I heard the voice of someone I thought was long-dead. If I let that festering cancer live, it will spread to every corner of Tenvalia.”
“Everything I love is part of that ‘festering cancer.’”
“I know.” Elena said, flexing her fingers around her sword. I guess life was cruel. “Goodbye, Alkandi.” She whispered, and stood up. She fell to her knees, exhausted beyond measure, and she crawled the rest of the way to her mother.
