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She quickly put his worries to rest, and he immediately felt dumb for asking, although he couldn't help but feel a little relieved that he had cleared that up instead of dwelling on it. When she continued to explain her reasoning, guilt burned in his stomach; her reason was so selfless, where he had been selfish in his thinking. I wouldn't be here if I felt uncomfortable, he assured her. I don't do things I don't want to do...not anymore, he offered next, the words coming out a little harsher than he had intended. He had wasted too much time doing that and had lost himself in the process; he couldn't allow himself to live that way any longer, not since he left Drageda. No matter how guilty he felt about turning his back on them, it was what he needed to do.

Quickly, he calmed himself, an easier task than it normally was with her soft body tucked to snugly against his and her earthy scent filling his nostrils with every inhale. I want you to be comfortable, too, he added gently. Her feelings were just as important, if not more in his opinion.