"So be it."
Just as his eyes were about to close, while a sliver of light yet remained, a figure appeared. Like the first ray of pale-golden dawn leaping over the horizon to banish the darkness, a silhouette, strikingly slender compared to him, materialized out of thin air, throwing herself in front of him without a second thought.
Her speed was so fast, unbelievably so, reaching a level a mortal woman could never hope to achieve.
She was so petite, yet she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, using her own slender back to shield his vital points.
"I'm sorry." The two words, heavy with meaning, echoed in his ear. They were tinged with a choked sob and immense guilt, making his heart suddenly ache.
He had been furious, even resolute in his despair. But she had only said two words, two simple words, and he already wanted to forgive her.
