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“Greedy men collect what they cannot understand, and weak men destroy what they cannot control. A man who is both will attempt to recreate that which is beyond his comprehension, obliterating the original in the process.”
And every act against her was not committed by demonkind enemies, but by the very Order that should be kneeling at her feet. This Council sought to break Briana Matthews… and found it could not. I think you are fortunate that she has not sought vengeance against you. As are we all.”
“Briana Matthews cannot be the only voice that speaks against you.” Nick’s face turns derisive. A bright fury, rising beneath his skin. “Not when she bears our burdens for us and goes so unprotected. Not when you erase her humanity to guard your own power and protect your own whiteness.”
Human beings deny other human beings’ humanity and call that power.”
Rootcrafters are Black. Rootcrafter girls, specifically, make a good target, because a missing Black girl won’t raise the alarm bells the way a missing white girl would.”
“Not the point!” Larkin throws up a hand. “The point is that you, William, never treat yourself like a patient. You tell the others this all the time, but you deserve protection too. You deserve someone looking out for you, too. Do you not realize that?”