His hand goes back to the latch on the door, "I gave you part of me, part of my essence, and through our bond, you had the power to restore me. And you will always have it, no matter how badly I am hurt." he looks away and I swear he wipes something from his eyes, "But, I will never forgive myself for putting you and the others in so much danger."

His cloak suddenly whips a light snap at the edges of my dress and he flashes down the torch lit hallway. I rush to the door, only ...