But the anger that had taken root seemed to burst through every pore, and she took a step back when Merrick reached out for her hand. “You’re on his side?” she hissed between her clamped-shut teeth. “We’re all on the same side.” Loche moved so he stood next to Merrick. “We want Rioner gone. And you’re the key to that. I banked on Merrick not letting you go without the protection of the three of them, and without their magic…”
BRO WAIT 😭
