After almost two hours of creeping around the forest, one of the jacks discovered Belen. He had fallen asleep, and the young man had literally tripped over him. So much for his reputation.

I did what any good rat would do. I bit down on the guard's hand until I tasted blood.

Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart.

I never said it would be easy. Giving up is easy.

Love trumps logic?" "Every time.

Being a scrub was undesirable and hard work, living in crowded conditions with no privacy and just being one of many. Undistinguishable.

They actually think I would abandon the Commander. they have no concept of loyalty.