Chapter 70

"Morgan, why are you here? The warriors could definitely use your hand of command." Derrick let out a sigh.

"I'm here as your friend."

A halt and a rearranging of bodies occurred.

"Duly noted, you can leave now."

I was alone with him when the door closed again.

I sensed his closeness; his fingers were brushing against mine, creating the necessary energy and desperation in my body. I had almost broken the promise I had made to him earlier in the day, and he had no idea about any of it. The promise settled harshly between my ribs like shards of glass cutting through my body's infrastructure, bringing...