“Why travel with me at all?” “There are more details regarding Morath’s interior that I want from you. I’ll keep you from danger, and you’ll provide them for me.” The sun began its final descent, bathing the woods in gold. Marion frowned slightly. “You swear it? That you will protect me?” “I didn’t leave you to the ilken today, did I?” She eyed him with a clarity and frankness that made him pause. “Swear it.” He rolled his eyes. “I promise.” The girl had no idea that for the past five centuries, promises were the only currency he really traded in. “I will not abandon you.” She nodded,
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