章 53: Tomorrow Wasn't Promised

[TAMIKO]

"You're leaving soon, aren't you?"

"We can talk about that tomorrow—" 

"Where are you going? How long will you be? Will I ever see you again?... Do you not like me anymore? Is it because of me? Did… Did you get tired of me?" 

"Where did you get all these ideas from? You have really been thinking huh?" 

"—I am not strong enough to defend myself… But don't worry, I can train. I can learn to be strong, Kosta. I can fight… I will be better, I promise. Please, don't leave?"

"I'm so sorry, baby. I wish I could stay. But I have to leave at dawn."

The silence that followed Igor's words was one that the barbarian hadn't anticipated. It was deafening on all fronts, and for a moment, he thought that Tamiko had instantly fallen asleep. 

He could hear the young Lycan's slowed breathing, and Igor knew that he was thinking again.