A mate's love

(Damien)

It was a busy time for us, as we prepared for the coming war. We had gotten news that the demon had killed at least thirty-five people so far, we had to do everything that we could to stop him.

"Sig, what about your family? Do you think that they would want to join us?" King Alastair asked and the giant snarled at him.

"My family will not take part in this war. I had already sacrificed myself so that they would be alright. I won't allow you or anyone else to drag them into this fight. They deserve peace, not bloodshed." The air in the room grew tense, and for a moment, no one dared to speak.

I could see the pain behind Sig's anger, the sacrifices he'd made to protect those he loved. I knew what that felt like, the weight of trying to shield others from the daily horrors we faced.

I stepped forward, trying to diffuse the situation before it escalated further.