章 296: Core of my Being

Hearing those words from Jayna made me realize that I wasn't putting on a calm face anymore. It was twisted by the pain brought by how I bit my lower lip and by whatever I was using to continue prioritizing her despite the rage which was telling me to let loose and rampage at this moment.

"It was a bit unexpected but we fell under their Formation. I did my best to wait for you. I knew you would come."

Despite the weakness she was feeling from the wounds and the exhaustion of her energy, Jayna reached for my cheek and let her hand stay there to calm me down.

Ignoring the hurried shouts of those who were chasing us from above, I closed my eyes and inhaled a deep breath. Taking in the words she said while pushing the rage I was feeling to the back of my mind, only then did I somehow regain my previous calm.