“I may have lost faith in humanity. Maybe they’re right to exterminate us.” “What does that have to do with you traveling with us?” “You’re a hero. I’m hoping you’ll restore my faith and show me that we’re worth saving.” “I am so not a hero.” “You saved my life back at the aerie. By definition, you’re my hero.” “I left you in a basement to die.” “You broke me out of the grasp of a living horror when I thought all hope was gone. You gave me the opportunity to crawl back to life when no one else could.” She glances over at me, her eyes shining in the dark. “You’re a hero, Penryn, whether you
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