Chapter 21: Geien

"Please don't make me go," she pleaded and my heart shattered. I wanted nothing more than to take her and hold her, but if Rhunia and Redes were truly coming like I knew they were, she wasn't safe.

"I cannot protect you against Rhunia and Redes," I growled through clenched teeth. "Please, my love, don't force me to watch you die at their hands."

Tears flowed freely from her eyes and I hated myself for it. "But, you are Death!"

She was right, one on one I could take either of them. But, together, they were a formidable force. Rhunia was the last God I wanted to raise a sword against; and with Redes at her side… I wouldn’t risk Helemoira’s life even if I was sure that I could take them.

With her here, I worried I may be distracted.

"Please, I promise I will always come back for you. But, you cannot be here when they arrive. I fear what they may do to you."

She stared at me, hesitation etched into her features.

"Go, Helemoira. Don't turn back, please."