Chapter 209. Share It with Him

Chantel Raven

He takes a long breath before continuing, "But when he needed to go and offered me to accompany him, I leaped at the chance. I thought, 'Finally, some peace.'"

He paused, his eyes searching mine. Then I came, bringing the rebels with me. Dragging you into another conflict. I am sorry, Laurence."

He shook his head, "It is not your fault."

"It is, but this is not about me. It is about you, and I am sorry you had to go through all of that. You deserved so much better."

He remained silent, tension evident in his posture.

I automatically grab for his hands and grip them strongly. "I understand you do not like me, but you can trust me. And I believe you already do; otherwise, you would not have told me all of this. I promise you, Laurence, that the next time I fight, I will fight for your freedom as well."

I gently squeeze his hands, and his eyes widen slightly. "Oh, here w