lined with silver. “For those we love, we can
rise above that fear. Remember that
tomorrow. Even if you throw up, even if you
spend the whole night in the privy. Remember
that we have something to fight for, and it will
always triumph.”
Evangeline nodded. “I will.”
Aedion ruffled her hair once more and
walked to the door, pausing on the threshold.
He met Lysandra’s stare, her eyes emerald-
bright. “I lost my family ten years ago.
Tomorrow I will fight for the new one I’ve
made.”
Not only for Terrasen and its court and
people. But also for the two ladies in this
room.
I wanted it to be you in the end.
He almost spoke her words then. Almost
said them back to Lysandra as something like
sorrow and longing entered her face.
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