Choosing Her Over the Crown

Nadia

I felt hands fall on my shoulders and was certain I was going to be thrown out this time but I realized a second later that the hold was firm but not cruel.

I looked up to see Torin had reached for me, eyes fiery and red, sweat and blood streaking his torso in equal measure.

“I’m sorry” I whispered as tears leaked out of my eyes.

“You have no reason to be,” He said and gently lifted me up. “