Chapter 224: Goodbye Part 1

My heart speeds up, watching Reid's face fill with the same heartache. His hand grips mine, and I want nothing more than to never let him go. How can I possibly do this? How can I leave him? Suddenly, it's hard to breathe.

"I am sorry you have to leave so suddenly, Fallon," Sampson says. "But you will be under the protection and guidance of the Lost Princesses. They will educate, train and care for you during this absence - it is truly a great honor. You must view it like this."

I don't know what to say. I'm being sent away from my friends and family for a quarter of a year. Finally, I force words up my throat. "Three months?"

"It is what they request. We will use the time to prepare for Reuzkimpart's return."

"So I'll be coming back the same time he will?"

You will arrive first. Reuzkimpart will bring his army two weeks after.

I look at Reid and bite my lip.

"What?" he's afraid.