Chapter 25
CHAPTER 25
D’Var
W alking away from L’Ren is the hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life. But I know it must be done. I know she does not understand. I know I might have damaged our bond beyond repair, but I also know that not going after Yalix would have destroyed me eventually.
I step out of the clearing where T’Rak and O’Rec are waiting for me. They are both looking at me with sympathy. I clasp T’Rak’s hand, he nods at me.
“I will protect her with my life, my friend,” he tells me.
O’Rec is not that formal, he clasps me on the back before putting his arm around me, guiding me away from the heartbreaking cries of my mate and the anguish tearing at our bond.
We walk towards Kepti who still sits on the bench. When she sees us approaching, she rushes towards me pulling me into her arms, giving me the motherly comfort she doles out so easily.
“I love you, my son. I still think you are making a mistake, but I also understand.” I hold onto her for a moment. When we break apart, I look at her.
“Please take care of my mate for me. Please help her understand.” She nods and I continue.
“I will be back as soon as I can. I promise. O’Rec and I are taking a stealth cruiser, so we will be in and out. I promise I will be careful. I want him dead, but I also want to come home to my mate.”
Tears shine in my mother’s eyes as she nods.
“Go,” she whispers. We turn to leave.