“You cannot protect us all, Sophie. Not forever.” She looked to Seraphina, her eldest sister, whom Sophie had always considered her most kindred sister. “I love you.” Sera pulled her close, wrapping her in a tight embrace. “I know. We know. Why do you think we came to you? But you love him as well. And love does not come in half measures—you shall hate yourself forever if you trap him. I know it better than any.” She didn’t want him trapped. She wanted him to want her. As desperately as she wanted him. She couldn’t do it. Not even for the family she loved. There had to be another way. “Sophie
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