“Stop it.” My voice wavered as I recoiled, rage and betrayal ripping through my chest. “How dare you?” The illusion faltered, and Micah was kneeling before me, his face grim and unrepentant. “You used him against me.” My voice trembled. “You…” Micah didn’t flinch. “You need to wake up, Verena.” I shook my head, my entire body shaking. “You…” “You’re losing yourself,” he cut me off, his voice calm, almost gentle. “Clinging to a fantasy that will get you killed.” My breath came in ragged, shallow bursts. “He’s coming for me.” My voice shook, and I hated how uncertain I sounded, how unsure I
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