Choosing the Path

Jude shifted in Jaxon's arms and looked up at the man with complete, unflinching seriousness. "Sir, that lady could've left every single one of you buried in that rubble yesterday. Instead, her whole group wore themselves out getting you free." His voice didn't waver. "Not one of you told her thank you. And now you want her to stay and protect you for as long as you need.

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