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2024-10-29 19:42:56Hands falling, Bast gave his Alpha a torn look.
“You wanted something, someone to protect them. To keep them from bloody death. You made your vow and you’ve fought like a lion. How many knights have we lost since you took it upon yourself?”
“I don’t know.” Bast said brokenly.
Trying to listen. But in so much pain the words make little sense right now.
“Far less.” Deragan supplied. “You’re the Protector. The warrior that defends the warriors. Chavias gave his life for yours. For that. Don’t deny him the one thing he could offer us.”
Deragan tossed a piece of glinting metal at Bast who reflexively caught it in an open fist. Knowing instantly it was Chavias’ pendant.
“Why for me?” Bast cried. “For anyone else. He should’ve done it for anyone else!”
“But he did it for you and I.” Deragan said firmly. “He saw things you can never hope to, Brother. Chavias was always wise. And he made a choice that was his
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