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August 18, 2024
Those who place their misogynistic ideals over the happiness of all their citizens deserve a gods-damned female-led rebellion.
“I’m sure Lothar would know more about it. His hearing is better than mine.” “Lothar is two inches from death right now. I suggest you think harder,”
“I thought that slaves were as stupid as rats.” “What an interesting thing to say to someone trying to comfort you.”
Anger is what will give us the tenacity to get out of this place, but if you let it burn too hard and hot for too long, it will burn away everything inside of you.”
“So those couples are allowed?” I nod. “They are loved.”
I will always come for you, no matter the distance.
For the first time in weeks, I hear his voice without pain. Not a memory. A message.
“We’ve been traveling.” “Yes.” “I’ve only had time to clean with a washcloth and herbs,” she says. “Perfect. Can I continue?”
“My sweet wife, like the little minx you are, you have snuck in and stolen all my sadness. Please, never give it back.”
to be honest, I have enough to worry about with mortals. Let the gods sort out their problems.”
“I’m old. I’m allowed to be scandalous.”
“Tell me, how would you kill me?” he asks, pushing her further. Her eyes narrow. “Are you… flirting with me?”
“I’ll tear out his throat if he ever gets anywhere near this cave again,” Vann growls.
Twice, the gods gave me you, I say through the bond. You will never be taken again.
“You are enough,” I say slowly. Those lonely, broken eyes watch me carefully. “Sometimes, when I’m with you, I almost believe it.” My being fractures into a million pieces.
“Perhaps I should share more of my mind. We are more than lust and attraction; we are eternal. We are bonded through something greater than grief—you will be mine until we grow old and our bodies leave these mortal forms. Entrust yourself to me. I will cherish you and keep you safe.”
“Then whatever you want, my star, is yours. When you are tired, rest your head on my lap. I will give you my strength when you feel weak, my courage when you are afraid, but most of all—I give you every piece of my body and soul. Use me.”
“Bury it. Burn it. Cast it in the sea,“ Melisa says over her shoulder before she walks back into the entrance of Enduvida. “Humans are not quite so sentimental about their mortal vessels. We spent too much time being treated as beasts.”
