258: From the sky [pt3]

"I will leave now and give you some time to think this over. In the end, the decision will be yours so don't take too long in deciding what you want."

Quince winched as he heard those words. As much as he wanted to be left alone, he also knew that he needed all the help he could.

His legs were aching and refusing to work at the same time. It made him feel numb inside out because he could feel a lot of his body.

Even when he tried to reach toward something, all Quince could do was make a half-hearted effort before letting go.

"Fine, I understand so stop trying to make your injuries worse. You don't want me to leave your side for now, right?"

Aurora sat back down once she felt that hesitant pull on her sleeves. Quince might try to act tough but he was a kid right now. He neither had the experience, nor the memories of having grown up.