Chapter 123

"Roman, I'm facing one of the most difficult decisions in my life. I'm letting innocent people die for me, I can't even give up because if I do, I would condemn them all to a life of tyranny." A shiver runs down my spine and I continue to look into his eyes. "No matter which way I spin it in my mind, I am sending these people to their deaths, no matter what choice I make. How am I supposed to be okay with that?" Roman doesn't say anything, I wouldn't know what to say to that either, so I don't blame him. I just step away and his arms fall to his sides, the life in his face gone. "Now, please, can we go upstairs?" He looks as if he wants to say more, and I know he does, but I can't hear it anymore and he knows that. So he just nods his head, lifting his hand towards the door. "After you, Luna." I look at him for a moment longer than necessary before turning towards the door, Roman following loosely behind. I can hear my heartbeat in my