THIRTEENMotivation
‘You do not have to do this now.’ said Klein, sympathetically. ‘Perhaps you should get some rest first?’
‘Now that I know she is here, I must perform my duty. Besides, she was my friend – I cannot leave her this way.’
She stared at the hessian sack laid across Zealia’s body. Knowing that the deceased Blade’s ruined body lay beneath filled her with dread. She had so many fond memories of her time spent with Zealia – the last thing she wanted to do was contaminate those memories. However, she had a duty to perform. She needed to be the one to dig her fallen comrade’s grave. Under no circumstances would she disrespect the Blade by delegating the task to another, regardless of how difficult and upsetting burying her friend would undoubtedly prove to be.
‘I apologi
