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“The fire in you burns as fiercely as it did when I first met you.”
“Let go of me, I choke out, clawing blindly at Teren. The sharp tang of blood suddenly fills my nostrils, and I realize that it is from his wrists, spreading a film of scarlet around us. Somewhere a...”
“I stare at him, trying to comprehend what hes done. He saved Magiano from falling overboard. He saved me. He is taking this mission seriously, however much he loathes us.Maybe next time, he says to...”
“But you cant give them everything they wantthey will always want more than they have.”
“What if you are wrong? What if the gods sent you, and indeed the rest of us, not because we were never meant to be, but because we were always meant to be?”
“I smile bitterly at him, then weave an illusion of his face across my own. Raffaeles expression flickers in surprise for a moment before settling back into its pool of calm. They may have a hard ti...”
“I have everything I could ever want here, Adelina, he finally says. Youve handed me what feels like the worlds riches, a palace, a life of luxury. He draws closer. I get to be at your side. What mo...”
“As you can see, I keep my word, I call to the rest of the crowd. Do not take advantage of my generosity, and I will not take advantage of your weakness.”
“Watch your back, little wolf, they say. Enemies arise from unexpected places.”
“It will be impossible to catch all the rats, my love, he says. His hand brushes against mine. Sooner or later, one will squeeze through the cracks. You need to be more careful.”
“I shake my head. I know, I reply. You are searching for her too.We stand for a moment, staring out at the stars mirrored in the calm seas. I know why Magiano doesnt look at me. I remind him too muc...”
