New Lease Of Life

Apeiron ended the kiss looking calmly at a softened Richard, “I don’t love you, I don’t feel grateful to you. But for some reason, you being alive gives this world some meaning. Sharon would be better, but I can settle for you.”

Richard simply stared at the woman who seemed so beautiful and calm, a far cry from the fear-inducing lunatic she normally was. However, he still recognised that fire of determination in her eyes; she was not someone who could be swayed. He heaved a sigh, “I still need to find Master, and if I really get her back then I’ll need to go to the Darkness. My chances of survival aren’t great in either scenario.”

She fell silent for a moment before responding, “Then you can go die after rescuing Sharon!”

“I can… You know what, nevermind. Help me heal first.”

“Nope, don’t...