"So, you're carrying out your task, but with me instead of Freydis?" I swallow. "I hate to tell you this, but I doubt my parents will pay a high price for my safety." "Your 'terminal affliction'?" he says quietly. He was there in the Ice Court courtyard, and those were the exact words that were used. I nod. "Decreases a princess's value, I'm afraid." The casual indifference isn't as convincing when I say it out loud as it is in my head. I get no pitying look from him, though. His gaze is unwavering. "There's something about you. Something… different. You're here instead of your sister for a
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