Acceptance

Hand in hand with Katy, Seth departed the temporary hiding spot of the kings’ company, heading back the way they came.

Katy’s head was slightly lowered as she followed after Seth, remaining silent for the first five minutes until she couldn’t take it anymore and said hesitantly: “Sorry.”

Seth stopped and turned around, raising Katy’s lowered head and making her look into his eyes.

“I understand you want to be with me, but that’s no reason for stupidly choosing something that will end up killing you.”

Katy tried to lower her head again to avoid Seth’s gaze, but his hand held firmly onto her jaw, forcing her to maintain eye contact. Unable to hide, she grasped Seth’s hand and said softly but with deep conviction: “Even if I were to remain with them, it’s still not sure that I can survive. Like this, at least, I get to spend my last days the way I want them to. With you.”