“You are my happiness,” Khnurn said, tears rushing down his cheeks.
“And you mine,” Temperance assured him. “That’s why I need you in that other time. Go now. In the morning, let the coven book passage for you on the type of ship that brought you here. Go back to that beautiful land of yours where you say that I always find you. Wait for me there, my love. I won’t forget you.”
“Nor I you,” Khnurn said, reaching out and kissing Temperance.
“Hurry, you must go now. Find sleep in your hiding spot in the house. They will think you were here. If you pass Destiny along the way, send him here. Our new friend can teach him how to secure himself on the farm. Go now, Khnurn. Make sure that our chance together can be true.”
Sobbing, Khnurn, pulled two metal bars apart until he was able to pass th
