''I'm going.'' I said firmly.
''You can't go alone!'' Kolton's eyes widened with panic and he grabbed my arm, his grip tight.
''He can't hurt me,'' I assured him, ''Just focus on the fight, and I will hear him out. Perhaps we can end things peacefully.''
''Do you really believe that?'' He asked, doubt clouding his voice, as some of our injured troops were being pulled to safety.
I took a deep breath. The truth? I wasn't sure. But I had to try. There was too much at stake. The lives of those girls weighed heavy on my heart.
''Listen,'' I said softly. ''If there's even the slightest chance to end things without more blood shed, then I have to try.''
Kolton shook his head. ''You think you can talk him out of this? He's a monster, and you said your command doesn't work on him!''
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