never seen anything like it. You were able to
meld your powers, to become one. If the Lock
demands all of you, then why not give half?
Half of each of you—when you both bear
Mala’s blood?”
Aelin slid slowly into her chair. “I—we
don’t know it will work.”
“It’s better than walking into your own
execution with your head bowed.”
She snarled. “How could I ever ask him to
do it?”
“Because it is not your burden alone, that’s
why. Dorian knows this. Has accepted it.
Because the alternative is losing you.” The
rage in his eyes fractured, right along with his
voice. “I would go in your stead, if I could.”
Her own heart cracked. “I know.”
Rowan fell to his knees before her, putting
his head in her lap as his arms wrapped
around her waist. “I can’t bear it, Aelin. I
lily
(lily)
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