Words tumbled out of her mouth; she wasn’t sure if they made any sense or explanation, but that didn’t matter. He made noises of agreement and assurance as she told him of what Brenna did, of what Brenna expected, of everything Brenna had done for her and her family. She told him about Jerrod and his apathy and anger, how she often wondered if she’d been a better sister if he’d have chosen a different fate. And she told him how she’d so rarely left the Darrowlands, and even Dundúran, that she loved her place as Lady Aislinn and wanted to take on the role of heiress, but that the castle often
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