THIRD POV

After Logan left Zade's study, Meira slowly rose to her feet and walked over to Zade who was still sitting in his chair there. Zade had been silent for a long time after Aslan decided to end their conversation and return to his former vampire kingdom. Meira understood, really, this was all a very difficult thing to decide now. But if not now, then when?

“Zade...” Meira murmured softly, as she was beside Zade now. Meira grasped Zade's left shoulder and looked at him deeply.

“I just... can't, Meira.” Zade finally muttered with a loud sigh.

“Why? Why can't you decide that?”

“It's just complicated. It's a difficult...