47-Gareth
I'd been pacing around my room for what felt like forever. The guilt was compounding for what I was asking Hope to do, but I had to try balance the needs of the Kingdoms, as well as the needs of my sister.
I stopped pacing and looked at the stone ceiling of my room. Closing my eyes, I tried to think of a way to get us out of this predicament. Just as I was hitting the edge of an idea, a loud knock preceded a flustered Hope entering my room.
"I'm afraid, Gar...I don't want to do this...I have a feeling I need to, but I want you to know I don't think this is fair." Hope said, her voice quivering. "I think this is something mom would have done to save all of us, and she's the reason why I think I should too."
My mouth hit the floor as I thought about the magnitude of the sacrifi
