No Matter the Cost ~

   Tavin could sense her fear, feel her pain, but it did nothing to ease his anger.

   “Damn it Morgan, are you crazy? How could you even consider the idea of seeing him again? Look at what happened the last time. You can’t honestly think that he’s sorry for any of it! He played you into his hand. We need to sit back and plan our next move.”

   Morgan’s temper flared, “that’s easy for you to say, your not scared all of the time. Your thoughts and dreams aren’t haunted like mine. I refuse to be his victim any longer. I’m going to face him and I’m going to do it alone. If you can’t understand that then I’m not sure what we’re even doing together.”

   The pained look on his face made her want to sink into the floor. The hurt look in his deep brown eyes was almost enough for her to apologize and find another way. But she knew that there was no other way. She had to face her fears and using him as a crutch wasn’t going to help anybody. It only gave Kain more power over her. He had backed her into a corner and she now realized that her only out was to confront him head on.

   “I’m sorry Tavin, this is my fight.”

   “Let me help you.”

   “I can’t”

   “Damn it, he’ll kill you! And that won’t solve anything!”

   She sighed and stared at the floor,” maybe, maybe not. But it is my choice to make.”

   “If you try, I will stop you.”

   “No, you won’t. Your part of the Order and you can’t interfere with my freewill.”

   “Yes, I will. They can have my damn soul. It means nothing anyway if I lose you.”

   “I’m sorry, but it does,” her voice was little more then a whisper. She wouldn’t meet his eyes; instead she turned and walked out the door.