She had let her family down and although she did not regret the moments she had with him, she knew she had to leave him now and forever or it would be the end of her. If the Guild didn’t kill her before she sealed her vows, the two Council Chairs would certainly punish her for trifling with the sanctity of the promises she had made.
The thought of the Guild made her heart slam painfully against her ribs. They would kill Drake just like they did in her dreams, and she knew they would find him here. While he cleaned up by showering, she drew energy she didn’t know she possessed and raced from the bedroom. Regardless of the fact she was naked, she paused only for a moment in the living room to ensure she had taken anything which could be traced back to her and then tore through the hall. As
