She would not have long. Not long at all until they realized that the power that made him hesitate was no more. But she had not remained outside the southern gate to defeat them. Only to buy time. For those in the city she loved so greatly to get away. To run, and live to fight tomorrow. She had made it home. It was enough.
1) what’s she gonna do???
2) She’s trying to save as many people as possible 🥺
3) NO ITS NOT ENOUGH AELIN!! YOU HAVE TO LIVE GODDAMNIT! YOU *DESERVE* TO LIVE
4) I love how even in Aelin’s “last stand” SJM calls back to this mantra that Aelin and other characters have been using to motivate themselves or justify their actions
