Duke could sense the tension and worry etched on Kisha's face. Though he offered her words of reassurance, he knew they wouldn't be enough.
He wanted to stay by her side, to provide comfort, but duty called—he was needed at the western wall.
When it came to decisions involving Kisha, Duke's loyalty was unwavering. He would choose her over everything—even if it meant the base would be overrun or razed to the ground.
His family, and especially Kisha, would always be his priority. Seeing the worry in her eyes over Rose, Duke quietly sat beside her, offering his silent support.
Kisha was just as surprised. She had specifically tasked Duke with overseeing the defense of the western wall while she stayed behind to watch over Rose.
After all, aside from herself, Duke was the most powerful person in the entire base. She trusted him to step into her shoes, ensuring the defense of the western wall without letting a single life be lost.
