“Where were you going?” he asked after a moment. When she didn’t respond, he continued, “Were you going to him?” He knew the answer, and yet the thought of her sneaking away to Theseus in any capacity made him burn with jealousy. “No,” she snapped. “I was going to see my sister.” “Going to see your sister is the same as seeing Theseus,” he said. “Do you really believe he will let you have access to her?” “No!” she snapped. “But at least she will know I have tried.” Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, and the sight did something to his chest. He didn’t like it because it made him want to do
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