He can’t do this to me. Not Elend. Not now… However, a voice from within—a voice she had nearly forgotten—began to speak. Of course he left you, Reen whispered. Of course he abandoned you. Everyone will betray you, Vin. What did I teach you? No! she thought. It’s just the political tension. Once this is over, I’ll be able to convince him to come back…. I never came back for you, Reen whispered. He won’t either. The voice felt so real—it was almost like she could hear him beside her.
