“All this because the Riders didn’t kill Galbatorix when they had the chance. If they had—” You would not have been born. “Then maybe someone else would have had a better opportunity at life.” Thorn snarled and leaned forward, as if to crawl into the courtyard, but a tremor racked him, and he sank back on his haunches. Do not say that. Never say that! Do you not want to be joined with me? The question cut through Murtagh’s grim introspection like a razor through silk. “Of course I do. That’s not what I meant.” Then say what you mean. I chose to hatch for you, Murtagh. I do not wish for
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