“You are my brother, Finn. And my best friend.” She entirely turns to place a gentle hand on my chest. “And I love you. But I swear to the gods, Finnian, if you fail, if that girl loses her life because of you, you will never see me again.” “Irina,” I breathe, eyes widening in surprise. “I will not stand by and let another man control the fate of women, Finnian.”
