“I killed him.” His voice is flat, and so is his expression, the noon sun cutting away almost every shadow from his face. “Snapped whatever tether he had on me and killed him. His body fell into the ravine, and now I keep watching the river like it’s going to pop back up, even though I know he’s miles downstream by now.” “I’m sorry I wasn’t here.” I reach for his hand, but he tugs it away. “I’m not. You saved us.” “My mother saved us.” My voice cracks. “She had Sloane siphon Aimsir’s power and both their life energies into the wardstone. She’s gone.” His eyes slide closed. “I’m so fucking
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