“And if we don’t come back?” Dacre’s fingers curled around mine as he looked at his sister, really looked at her, and I could feel the warmth in my chest, the aching love he had for her. His voice was low, but it didn’t waver. “Then I will find you in the next life. All of you.” His words were a vow; they were a promise. “In the next life.” Kai nodded before he took Wren’s hand in his. He laced their fingers together, and he lifted her hand to his mouth, pressing a kiss to her knuckles. My chest ached as I watched them, but I couldn’t tell if it came from me or from Dacre. Wren exhaled
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