Serah strained to push back the tears threatening to fall from her eyes as she rushed towards the clearing. Leaving him behind when he appeared so desperate was one of the hardest things she’d ever done. She knew the hunters had hurt him during the time she didn’t see him. She felt the scars covering his whole body as she hugged him. And her heart bled for him. But as long as he doesn’t let behind his grudge and leave the hunters on his own accord, there was nothing she could do.
She emerged into the clearing, finding Gareth and the other guards waiting for her there. Niall and his allies appeared to have already retreated. Gareth appeared relieved to see her but she couldn’t help feeling embarrassed as he looked her over.
“Let’s head back.” She said, swiftly taking off towards the cas
