He only wished he had been the sacrifice, and not the survivor, but he knew better than to give voice to that dark thought. Especially to someone with such a soft heart.

"Don't worry, you'll change your mind again soon," he smirked at her as she moved closer. "I suppose it sounds strange, but she was an honorable enemy. Before I came here I was working under her command, trying to maintain the peace. She could've thrown me in prison instead," and he would've deserved it.