There was a scream at the bottom of my throat. A sound I couldn’t seem to produce, to let go of. My eyes were wide and filled with tears, filled with pain. My heart tightened inside my chest and finally, the muffled scream came out with blinding force as I took Jonas’ head and rested it on my lap.
Tears fell down my cheeks and I was shaking my head in disbelief. My hands were trembling, and sobs were coming out of me involuntarily. Jonas looked at me, he looked pale and weak. “Katherine, please don’t cry, love. I am alright. But you must go, take the sword, it’ll help you stay safe. Just go.” His voice was hoarse, and it sounded weaker with every word he said.
I was shaking my head desperately, “I cannot leave you here. I can’t. This shouldn’t be happening,” I cried out as I leaned my
