“There is no ‘we’ anymore,” Kaine said. “You’re leaving Paladia.” She looked up sharply. He stood over her, arms crossed. “I’ll kill them, but you’re done. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame is gone. It’s time for you to go.” She shook her head. “I can’t leave you here.” His expression was hard as stone. “I don’t want you here. It’ll be easier for me to work if Morrough assumes a complete victory.”
