“Actually, it’s not even necessary since there’s no way we’re making it out alive when we can’t even put on much of a fight!” Once Zachary finished remarking sarcastically, he turned around and asked, “How have you made your way here? Is Sabby aware of the things going on?”
Shaking my head, I shared the bad news with him, “Sabby was the one who told me of the things going on! Otherwise, I wouldn’t even be here!”
Colors started draining from his face. He seemed as if he was about to pass out soon. The fact he was still conscious was a miracle since he could barely carry on with the conversation.
“I can’t believe I have been away from home for a fortnight. Are the little ones doing fine?”
“They’re doing fine! In fact, they’re in great hands with Sabby since she’s exceptionally patient with the little ones. Your safety is her sole concern as of now.”
“Nothing else matters as long as they’re doing fine!” Zachary repeated himself over and over again as if he couldn’t care less about himself.
Seated next to the boulder, Lyle remained silent throughout the session, but his disappointment was written all over his face. Initially, I thought he was nothing more than a burden when he insisted on tagging along for the trip to Yorksland. After all, he was the reason I was abducted the moment we reached.
However, I started appreciating his effort since he had put his life at stake when he could’ve returned and left me alone. To begin with, it had nothing to do with him at all.
I inched over and handed him a military ration, expressing my utmost apology, “I’m so sorry for getting you involved. I should’ve stopped you when you insisted on tagging along with me.”
He had a mouthful of the ration and asked, “Are you going to make fun of me again if I say I’m also regretting my decisions?”
Chuckling, I remarked in return, “There’s no way I’m going to make fun of you when I’m equally afraid of dying. It’s just human’s nature.”
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