“Yes! But look how much evil exists here. So much pain, and death, and suffering. Isn’t it time for some good? For balance? I…” I trailed off, not knowing how to win this argument. “I love him,” I said. “I can’t bear for him to die.” The Kingfisherrrrr, the whisper buzzed. Yes. Your mate. I stared into the dark, feeling hopeless. “Yes,” I said. “My mate.”
