Altamash's POV
"She''s running away from somebody, Altamash; do you really think she would be safe at a shelter home? Would you really be able to forgive yourself if you found out that she was killed at an unknown shelter home, knowing that had she been with us, she would have been safe? Because I know that I wouldn't be able to forgive myself. I wouldn't ever be able to live with that guilt."
I let out an exasperated groan at her words as I ran my hands through my hair. Turning towards her, I looked into her eyes, hoping that she saw the helplessness and sincerity in mine. "And do you think I would be able to forgive myself if she were to harm you, knowing that I could have protected you from it had I not agreed with you?"
She stilled at that, her lips parting in surprise as she struggled to formulate a reply.
