I trudged back into the mound, my spirits dampened and my mood far from celebratory. To my surprise, Draven plopped down beside me with an audible sigh of relief. I turned to him and managed a grateful smile.
"Thanks for sticking with me through all this mess," I said sincerely. He winked and assured me it was no trouble. I leaned back, my thoughts tangled in recent events.
"I'm thinking of telling Damon to take back his reaper king title and just return to soul collection," I muttered, my voice laced with bitterness. Draven turned to face me, a soft expression on his face.
"Leia, it wasn't love that hurt you; it was someone who didn't understand how to love properly. The right person will give you everything you need and more," he said gently. His words brought tears to my eyes as I re
