Dormant Power (Part 2)

"Me too." Lith avoiding the "We need to talk" conversation starter reassured Kamila, but not so much.

"Jormun didn't care one bit for the war. He was just there for his wife and son yet he died anyway. I know that you are protected by the three Guardians of Garlen but I don't want the same to happen to you.

"Now that Thrud hates my guts, I think it's best if once you are done with your work, you come back here to the Desert with Mom while I stay in Lutia with Dad and Solus." Lith said.

"What? Why?"

"Because safety and prudence aren't mutually exclusive. Sure, nothing can physically hurt you but you can still be traumatized and the people around you wounded. Also, I think it would give you the time and peace of mind you need to make your decision about me." He replied.

"What are you talking about?" His concern moved her yet his words wounded her, tearing Kamila's heart in two.