Chapter 39

I stroked his face with his thumb. “I refuse to back down,” I whispered. “I’m doing this for all the right reasons.” As I stared at Galam, I couldn’t help but think of the worst case scenarios. What if I lost him? I heard mates go through depression when they lose their other half. I knew I wouldn’t be able to cope with it. I chose to ignore it and focus of the present. We had to enjoy every precious minute in life while we had it. We all take advantage of time. We never do realize how short life is until it’s over. I closed my eyes and pecked his lips. “I love you, Galam.” “I love you too, Juli.” The representatives stood in a single filed line, stretched across the green field. We stood about half a foot apart, stiff and restless. The only sounds that could be heard were the shuffling of our feet and the rustling of leaves. The cold September air bit at my skin, making it much more uncomfortable. I was para