“What changed your mind?” he said. “You seemed so set on leaving.” Rune thought of Gideon’s belief in a better world, and his willingness to die for it. She thought of their future children running through a field, full of laughter and joy. “I realized he’s right,” she said. “You get the world you’re willing to fight for.” She glanced at the medallion hanging from Antonio’s neck. “Can acolytes officiate weddings?” “In certain circumstances, yes.” Antonio cocked his head at her. “Why do you ask?” “Could you marry us, when this is over?” If he noticed she said when, not if, he didn’t point it
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