Amara’s POV
Before I could move closer to the door, Kian grabbed my hand. Curling around mine, his fingers trembled, clinging as if I were already vanishing.
His voice was raw as he replied, "Amara, you can't do this." "Please. Don't surrender yourself.”
I took a moment to look at him. I was unable to. Because I might shatter if I saw the anguish in his eyes.
I said, "Kian, I have to." "I've already caused the deaths of far too many people."
"That's not true," he shook his head hastily. "Whether you were present or not, this battle was inevitable. Lilith decided. Not you.”
I gently turned to look at him. Normally so confident and strong, his eyes were now filled with terror.
"She made her decision," I said. "I have to make mine now."
With both hands on my arms, he took a step forwa
