Zahra smiled at him and moved closer to him, moving her free hand to his chest. “You seemed very cross before when I took that arrow for you…before you saw I was unharmed…I wouldn’t be harmed if I can help it…” she paused and then moved his face so their eyes met. “But…I would die for you…and then find you in my next life…as I swore when we first made our promise…know that my darling…I do this because I have loved you since you took my hand as a small child…” 

Ishiuz moved to Adam and rested a hand on his shoulder. “I know the pain you’re in. My own brother was taken by such darkness. But know he will recover…it will be alright as long as you don’t give up on him…and have faith…” Adam looked up at them all and then said “I’m sorry…for all of the pain you guys have had to go thru…I feel like this is partly my fault for not stopping him…” he shook as he stood there, tears free falling now.