Ares leaned closer to me and took my hands softly in his own.
“You are more than good enough. If it wasn’t for Zaahra…”
I cast my eyes around the tent again, letting my eyes settle on the bags filled with things she considered important.
“You did what was right for you and your pack. No one could have known we would find each other, let alone what would happen when we did. Besides, the people I have spoken to so far don’t seem like they would be shocked if they found us together; maybe Zaahra will be more understanding of this when she sees that the rest of your pack are OK with it?”
“You deserve better than that, and so does Zaahra. I don’t want to split my time between the pair of you when she deserves someone who will treat her like a treasure because that is what will make her happ
