Chapter 235

Torin's legs gave out the moment the vault door closed behind Selah.

He'd been holding on through sheer force of will. Through the desperate need to appear strong enough that she wouldn't hesitate. Wouldn't stay behind to protect him instead of getting the blade.

But now she was gone. Beyond the door. Beyond his ability to help.

And his body finally admitted what he'd been denying for weeks.

He wa