“Why?” she asked. “You deserve it,” I admitted. “Ervin mentioned you told him about your home and how you missed it. I wanted to give you a small piece of Morwen here.” My father’s speech had made me realize one thing. Koraine was no safer in Abelon if I distanced myself than she was if I just admitted my desires. We were both caught under his controlling rule and there was nothing we could do to change that. At least together we stood a better chance of surviving, especially with war on the horizon. Koraine looked surprised by what I’d admitted. “I thought if I kept you at arm’s length I
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