“Say that to him when he’s awake and see how it goes for you.” Xaden brushes his knuckles down my cheek. “I’ve seen the moments you don’t just rise to the occasion—you own it. Deverelli. Unnbriel. You poisoned the entire triumvirate of Hedotis, for fuck’s sake. Imagine who you’ll become when you finally learn to not just embrace that confidence but live it.” “You?” I force a smile. “Better than me.” His thumb grazes my lower lip. “You have to be. You promised to help me protect Tyrrendor, remember?” “I remember.” I nod. “I meant it. I’ll stand by your side.” Exhaustion slows my breath and
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