23. Angry

Mila’s pov

The soldiers seemed disappointed that Argo wasn’t there, and I couldn’t blame them. He had been here for only a short time, but his way of training had motivated the soldiers and made them work as a team.

I felt guilty knowing their time was cut short because of me.

I took a few deep breaths. I didn’t want to be sad anymore; I’d rather be angry.

I was angry that Argo would offer to leave like he was a good person, not someone who just told me I was a mistake.

Angry that he told Elora there was nothing he could do to fix things. She was with me when Darian mindlinked her, letting her know Argo offered to go. And that there was no fixing things.

He wasn’t even going to try.

Elora had been so sweet to me. It must be hard for her; she loved her brother. She didn’t ask me questions; she just hugged me with her big belly and waited for me to calm down.

I told her everything, needing to let it out. Kissing and giving myself to Argo had been so special to me. I didn’t care where we