Chapter 173

Kaidan's POV

“I won’t choose.”

Kellan's voice carried more strength than I thought a wounded man could muster.

He pushed himself up a little straighter, wincing at the effort but refusing to let it show in his expression. His eyes locked onto mine.

“I want both,” he continued. “Peace for my people, and Cassidy for myself. I’m not giving either up.”

The weight of his words settled over the r