Ismena led Wolfaraine out of the tower, towards the gates, her heart beating loudly in her chest that she could hear it like a beating drum in her ears. Her heart was in her throat, her hands cold and clammy.When they got to the gate, Wolfaraine turned towards her, his eyes regarding her carefully, "I can smell your fear, Ismena. While the predator in me is enjoying that scent, I am concerned. Is anything the matter?"Yes, I'm scared because I'm on a suicide mission! Once you leave, I will walk myself to the lion's den, hoping not to be devoured even though, there is a ninety-nine percent chance that I will be! Please, don't go! Your stay will save me from my crazy self, please don't go!Of course, she didn't say any of those things, instead, she plastered a smile on her face. "I'm just worried about you, that's all. You're chasing a psychopath who thinks it's okay to kill his own kind whenever and however he wants. It worries me that you are in harm's way."A smile ghosted his face
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