Kingdom of Ash

alone?”
“Because it was always mine to begin
with.”
“Bullshit. It could have as easily been
Dorian. He’s willing to do it.”
Aelin blinked. “Elena and Nehemia said
Dorian wasn’t ready.”
“Dorian walked into and out of Morath,
went toe to toe with Maeve, and brought the
whole damn place crashing down. I’d say he’s
as ready as you are.”
“I won’t allow him to sacrifice himself in
my stead.”
“Why?”
“Because he is my friend. Because I won’t
be able to live with myself if I let him go.”
“He said he would do it, Aelin.”
“He doesn’t know what he wants. He’s
barely emerging from the horrors he
endured.”