Chase her. Chase her even when she was never meant to be yours. Chase her even if she was yours. That way, you'll never lose her. Even if she goes to the end of the earth. Chase your love, capture it, and never let it go.
Kaden dashed through the traffic, stopping cars in his path, halting the entire world just to see her again. Nothing else mattered, not even the vehicles that skidded too close to his body. He never ran faster in his life.
His trench coat blew in the wind, black as night, memories of the past running towards him. If he had chased the Princess of Teran himself, would she have made it to the battlefield? If he had chased her much faster, would she have lifted the sword to her throat? If he had dashed after her, how much would change?
Kaden didn't know. Kaden was unable to think.
Lina. Lina. Kaden must reach her. So he did.
With his chest risen, Kaden yanked the car door open in time to hear her say it.
