Apart Again

TALIA'S POV

For the first time, the sight of an imposing palace feels repulsive. I don't doubt that Prince Miles will welcome me with open arms, but this is the last place I wanted to return.

The inside will still be as magnificent as it was the last time I was here, abused slaves probably won't be the ones mopping floors or serving food and I won't have to deal with jealous servants. Yet would still prefer having my mate by my side. I hate that in the end, I had no other option but to walk away.

He said that he would be fine, but I literally saw the pain that was in his heart gets reflected in his eyes and it looked overwhelming. Sacrifices are never easy to make, especially ones that hurt you both physically and emotionally.

I hate that we made this move, parting ways again in order to save my mother's life. When he was with Rose both my heart and body used to hurt. I know he felt the same and this isn't going to be different. We will both feel the pain.

I look back and see that Eva