[1st Life Flashback continued.]
"I see," Kade softly said, watching the tears pool in her shaky eyes.
Lina glanced away, hiding the pain she had experienced. She, too, was a victim of this treacherous war.
Kade understood why she was willing to sacrifice herself. Now that the Princess had witnessed one of the horrors of war, she wanted to do everything to stop it. Despite being born with a golden spoon in her mouth, she had a heart of gold. Such a woman was difficult to come by.
"You're a compassionate soul," Kade muttered.
"Not really—"
"Many of my kind have also died and suffered from this war."
Kade debated telling her he was a Commander, one who took the lives of many of her people. That would only make her hate him. Then again, could the Princess really blame him? Her people had also claimed too many lives from Ritan.
"Were you able to save your sister?" Kade finally asked, in hope of changing the conversation.
