“Do you not see, Ax?” he asked, shaking his head. “When we are together, all I think about is you. Because we were at odds today, I made many foolish mistakes—mistakes I do not make. I can never be the warrior I’m meant to be because I do place you first. Always.” My heart did not ache anymore—I barely felt it. “Is this goodbye, Eryx? If it is, tell me now so that I may spare myself this torment of anticipation and leave your sight.”
