Raihn followed my gaze. His voice lowered, the words intended only for me. “Please. Whatever is happening, we will work it out together, at home, where you’re safe. Let us help you.” And there it was. The gods-damned sad puppy face. He meant every word of it. I could tell him everything. He would understand. He would give us every resource. Right now, I could change everything. But what a cost he, Oraya, and their entire kingdom would pay for it.
