“And here I was, thinking you were the strong one. The prince who didn’t let his emotions get in the way.” He smiles as the pointed tip of the spear pierces my skin, drawing hot blood. I catch a wisp of smoke out of the corner of my eye, proof that the Paedyn I saw was nothing more than an illusion meant to distract me. “But look at you”—a condescending laugh—“caring for her has made you weak
i knew it
