Kai took a deep breath, eyes fixed upon Nikolaus features, one hand wistfully stroking that lean face. If only he had been able to protect him…
His hand froze in place and he stared blankly for long moments, an idea beginning to form.
He was only helpless if he gave in, if he followed their plan. They thought him weak, frightened.
Kai’s lips thinned with determination. He could be more than that. He may not be of the blood they claimed, but surely there was some good in his ancestors, whoever they might be. Some inner nobility that would allow him to rise to this, to save Nikolaus, if not himself.
Because Nikolaus was Askara’s only hope.
And he's worth any sacrifice.
Kai sat back, feeling a surge of emotion as he looked at Nikolaus still face. Would it truly be a sacrifice?
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