[SimonBrownMpreg]

Carter flinched when he heard that small voice, but then he took a deep breath, squared his shoulders, and looked behind him. "Don't start with your puppy dog tears," he grunted. "You know damn well what you said wasn't fair to me, Ryne. Reading about Sovereign all day up here in the tower is fine, but you gotta admit you aren't down there on the battlefield facing them head on. I've seen them retreat. I've seen us win time and time again. I'd appreciate some more good faith from you."