Mercedes was about to leave, but Alexa found the strength to stop her from walking away just yet. Mercedes stood with her back facing Isadora and Alexa. She was too ashamed to face Alexa." Mercedes, wait," Alexa said in a soft voice. She tried to sit up and Isadora helped her, still holding her body close for support.Mercedes heard her voice and felt like life had breathed into her again. Yet she didn't dare turn to look at her. She remained with her back turned. Alexa understood how she felt so she didn't force her to face her." Thanks to you, I am okay. I'm still alive. You don't have to feel sorry for me."Alexa's words, indeed, lessened the guilt she felt towards her, but they could not quell it. Nothing would ease her heart until she managed to put an end to the war and bloodshed. Still, for Alexa, she took a breath and forced a smile on her face before turning back to face Alexa. " I'm glad you are fine, Alexa. I can't express how sorry I am for what I have done to you. I tr
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