Chapter 41. Parting

Ty was speechless. He stared at Tanesha, feeling his chest tighten. Tanesha loved him. The feeling was surreal. Fuck. “Tan, I will look for you, I promise.” Ty’s breath snagged. The lump inside his throat felt so huge it was difficult to talk. “Rem…” He cleared his throat and tried again. “Remember when I said if anything happened to you I’d die?” He asked and waited till Tanesha nodded. “I meant that with all my heart. Now, if you don’t want me to die, wait here for the soldiers.”

“No. I’m coming with you.” Tanesha looked determined and Ty was getting desperate.

“Baby, please do that for me if you really love me as you say.” Ty knew it was mean to use Tanesha’s declaration of love against her but he needed her safe.

“Oh my God, don’t do this Skull.” Tanesha couldn’t believe what Skull was asking of her.

“I will find you.”

“Promise?” Tanesha’s cheeks were wet with tears. 

“I promise,” Ty said, kissing Tanesha lightly and quickly on the lip