Chương 199: Scanning

"You want to buy ALL of it?" Autumn asked incredulously.

"Yes." Khellendra said resolutely. "Name your price. I will pay you anything."

"No." Khalendros said as firmly as Khellendra. "You're my wife, and I forbid you to sacrifice yourself this way."

"I am your wife, but my life is mine to give away!" Khellendra replied stubbornly.

"Your life has been given to me the moment we became one. I am yours as you are mine, Lendra! You cannot give it up without even talking to me about it first!" Khalendros said forcefully. "Do you not remember your vows to me?"

"I remember." Khellendra's face turned soft and gentle at that. But only for a moment. It turned hard once more within seconds. "But the clan is above us. It's larger than you or me. In fact, you should join me and pay the price as well! That way, we'll remain together, whatever happens!"