Time stilled. He uttered the first words. “Are you crazy?” I moved the items to him. “I’m not taking any of this with me.” He gaped at me. “Did you hit your head somewhere? Even this is way too stupid for you to think of.” I rolled my eyes. “Truthfully speaking, none of this is mine. It’s not yours. But you need it more than me.” A crease formed between his brows. “Didn’t I tell you not to concern yourself with me? I don’t take back anything I said. You’re wasting your energy doing this.” “It’s not gratitude. It’s my own selfishness.” I put my hand over the stack. “This can determine the future of volyrs. Everyone wants this except you.” My eyes filled with tenacity. “So use this to fight for what you want. Your future. I can leave Etheria making sure it at least helps you.” Disbeli

