more to partake in the nonsense,” Aelin said,
an invisible hand outstretched.
Ren scanned her again. “You gave up
everything and still came back here. Still
fought.”
“All of it for Terrasen,” she said quietly.
“Yes, I know,” Ren said, the scar down his
face stark in the rising sun. “I understand that
now.” He offered her a small smile. “I think I
might need a bit of nonsense myself, after this
war.”
Aedion muttered, “You’ll regret saying
that.”
But Aelin sketched a bow. “Oh, he
certainly will.” She smirked at the males
assembled. “I swear to you, I won’t bore you
to tears. A queen’s oath.”
“And what will not boring us entail, then?”
Aedion asked.
“Rebuilding,” Elide said. “Lots of
lily
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