LE_mondrops
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“Why? Why can’t I have what the others have? I don’t want this.”
He wanted the flowers and festive wine; the vows of chastity and marriage. He wanted the menageries of animals that were given sanctuary in the temples of other gods. He did not want blood or pain. He did not want the fear he had seen in the animal’s eyes.
“War is an ugly thing when humans have nothing to respect. You will be that rallying point that brings stability to the chaos.”
Derek clenched his eyes shut, knowing that he’d never have a moment’s peace if his life was to glorify such carnage.