“If you’d accept this bond, I could share all my secrets with you, Tessa,” Theon said. “Right. Before you can trust me, I need to blindly trust you and accept the bond. Got it.” “Tessa,” Theon sighed, running his thumb and forefinger along his brow. “What is the theory of how this was incorporated in the Source Marks?” she asked. “It—” Luka started. “Luka…” Theon warned, causing Tessa to glance up again. “She deserves to know, Theon. She should know.” Theon began to say something, but Tessa cut him off. “I don’t deserve anything, Luka. You should know that by now.” “Tessa, we’re trying here,”
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