Chapter 44

"We're changing the plan." He sent a glance in my direction, but his eyes held no uncertainty as he spoke the next words. "We will go to war, and the Origens will either surrender or get erased." *°* Determination rang strongly in Luca's eyes, and I could see that his mind was made up. But if there was a war, then innocent people would no doubt get caught up in it. There had to be another solution-a more peaceful way to do this. "You disagree with that," Luca voiced after noting my expression "A war between Origins and Origens would span across kingdoms. I don't want innocent people, humans and Origens alike, to get hurt because of this. There has to be another way." "Unfortunately, there is no other way." His voice was low and his eyes held a resigned gleam. "I spent many years searching for another way. My search for peace came with a heavy sacrifice-one that I'll regret for the rest of my life." The surrou