“Not so impressive, is it?” “I never cared if you had magic or not.” “Why? Everyone else did.” A flat question. Yes, when they’d been children, so many had feared what manner of power Aelin possessed. What she’d grow into. “Who you are isn’t your magic,” Elide said simply. “Isn’t it?” Aelin rested her head on the back of the tub. “I liked my magic. Loved it.” “And being human?” Elide knew she shouldn’t have dared ask, but it slipped out. Aelin glanced sidelong at her. “Am I still human, deep down, without a human body to possess?” Elide considered. “I suppose you’re the only person who can
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