Chapter 132: King

Within two minutes, she’s snoring softly. I rest my hand on her back and feel each breath. She’s worried. So am I. I never understood fear until Marinah entered my life. She asked what we would do if we lost each other, and I made light of it. I didn’t tell her that I plan on following her wherever she goes. Our souls are intertwined, and I won’t live without her. The difference is, if I go down, she’ll survive without me. She’s our destiny and will fulfill it by leading the Shadow Warriors. She only thinks she needs me. Marinah needs no one.

I close my eyes. An hour later, sirens go off, and the room fills with their screaming blare.

The sun will be up in a few hours. It’s the perfect time to attack.

Marinah, in a whirlwind, can’t stay still. “Hurry, I didn’t bother taking off my boots, why did you?” she demands as I lace mine up.

“I don’t love and caress my boots as you do, and mine are good enough for the floor.”