“I’ve only witnessed your interactions with Razik for an hour or so, but I can tell you are his inevitable.” “That is the second time you’ve said that,” Luka said. “At its core, it is what a dragocen bond is,” Xan explained. “An inevitable bond.” Eliza stiffened. “You mean a forced bond?” “No,” Xan said. “A bond can always be rejected. But if the proving ritual is done and accepted, it becomes inevitable.” “What is a proving ritual?” she asked. “I am assuming my son sacrificed greatly for you,” Xan said, his tone softening. “Perhaps nearly died? Proving he values you above all else?” Eliza
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