For You, Mi Reina, Just For You

[HAWI]

"Because she is your mate, Mbali," Hawi said earnestly, her statement making Mbali lift her head to look at the woman who was supposed to be ruthless with the Russels. 

Hawi would never have let Amina go just like that. The woman was the first real asset they had gotten and while she had been set to be executed this morning, something had clearly changed. 

"What?"

"Your mate. She is your mate and she is genuine with you. I know you didn't need to hear those words from me, your commander, but she really does care about you. The execution was her idea. 

"She had begged me for it, but I couldn't do it, not to you. Maybe that makes me a sentimental fool, but being the four of you taught me what love was, and you all taught me that love and pain can coexist in the same picture," Hawi said and Mbali stared at her like the woman had gone bonkers.