"Karden," I called as I walked over to where he stood. He turned to look at me, and he raised an eyebrow with a curious look.
"As much as I'd love to play a damsel in distress and have you protect me, that isn't who I am. I have always fought my battles by myself and this time too, I will do the same thing."
"But..."
"However," I stopped him before he could say anything, "I wouldn't mind working with you on it. Truth be told, I don't really belong here. Heck, I don't even belong to this world."
"I know that, Calla," he said in a quiet tone.
"You do?" I asked, blinking rapidly.
"In a way, yes. I know you don't belong here. It shows in how you carry yourself. Not that I am complaining. I like it."
I smiled a bit at his words, and somehow, I found they warmed my heart. I pushed myself
