“This burden shouldn’t be placed on one person’s shoulders. It definitely shouldn’t be placed at mine. I’m a thief! Just… one woman! I can’t be held responsible for—” “You’re not responsible for anything. All you need do is live your life.” “But—” “Let me put it this way, child,” Zareth said, cutting me off. “Do you want your mate to die?” “No, of course not!” “Then this is how you save him.” “I…” What was I supposed to say? If I did this, then Zareth and the other gods wouldn’t be able to see ahead or do anything to affect events as they were about to happen. But should they be allowed to do
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