“I was afraid you’d think it meant I didn’t believe in you, and I do, I just—want this to be over.” “Hel…” He looked down, fidgeting with the ignition rings on his fingers. “This isn’t your war.” She flinched. “What do you mean, it’s not my war? I’ve been here from the start. I promised you—” She shook her head. “You’d never say this to Lila. To anyone else.”
