"I've been a fool, too, A'Ran." They stood in silence, comfortable and whole in each other's arms. She wanted to curl up in a ball and sob until she fell asleep, relieved and ecstatic to be with him again. "We better go. I have to clean up the mess you made of Anshan."
"No, nishani. First, we will go to the other moon of Anshan, where we can be alone for several days. I will make amends for my behavior." His voice was husky and low, his grip around her tightening. Desire fed into her swirling emotions. "Then we go to Anshan."
"Together?"
"Yes, Kiera. We will create a new beginning for our people and heal our planet together."
She managed a smile, too overwhelmed by her emotions to speak. He pulled away to take her hand, and they walked hand-in-hand toward the small spacecraft. Her gaze went once more to A'Ran's face as they walked.
Fate, she thought. I owe you one.