In the days that followed, Khalid healed in the space where he met Zamarad. He was worried about her but in his current state, there was nothing he can do.
His soul wandered around in space. He couldn't decide on whether he wanted to wake up or not. If he chose death, Amira would follow him too. If he chose to live, she will live as well. Somehow, in her attempt to keep him alive, she also gave him a decision to make.
Her life was now his to do with as he pleased. If he didn't want her anymore, he just had to fall in love with someone else and it was enough to kill her. She surrendered her soul to him to silently let him know that she not only loved him but also couldn't live without him.
His heart ached at the thought of killing her just to get rid of the pain. No matter what she had done, his heart belonged to her. She has proven to him how much she treasured him. Her final act was that of a desperate and dedicated lover.
