“You never did answer my question,” I say, far more casually than I currently feel. “You’ll have to be more specific than that, Azer.” “I asked who the hell did this to you.” She laughs dismissively, turning her head from mine. “Oh, that question. It doesn’t matter.” “If it doesn’t matter, then tell me.” She shoots me an annoyed look before she sighs, giving in. “Ace. Happy now? He used his illusions to draw me in.” She’s suddenly pale again. “He made me see… things.” I’ve never seen her look so haunted, and I’m shocked by how much I hate it. “Did you kill him?” “No,” she says softly. “No, I
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