“Did you know?” she whispered the same question she’d asked at the palace. The defeat in her voice pained me. “I knew he wanted to use you to win over Morwen,” I admitted, watching my words hit her like physical blows. “But I had no idea he would make that speech tonight. You have to believe, I’ve been trying to think of any way to get you out of this.” “Why wouldn’t you tell me? I could’ve helped. Instead, you pushed me away,” Koraine argued. “I know,” I admitted, realizing I had done everything wrong. Our hands brushed against each other, and Koraine didn’t pull hers away. The touch of her
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