The Summit

I motioned to step forward, but Rina grabbed my wrist to stop me. "Before we go," She said with a hesitant voice. "I'm sorry, Kai." She showed me a bitter smile. "For doubting you, for not believing in you." Her voice was weak.

"It's ok." I faked a smile. "I knew the things I told you would be difficult to believe in." I glanced at the path to the summit. "So, don't worry about it, ok?" I stepped away from her. "We don't have much time, so let's go." 

Her shoulders dropped as she nodded. I could see the regret and sadness in her eyes, but I simply couldn't bring myself to forgive her – or Alex – for their distrust that day. It hurt too much, and it reminded me of how Erik had distrusted me. At the time, the young paladin had let his fear get the better of him – something Alex and Rina disapproved of, at the time. What they had done now, however, was no different. How could I forgive them so easily?