“You still have Aska blood in your veins. You still belong to my family.” “I will always be your brother. I was born Aska. But I’m something else now.” “You’re either Riki or Aska, Iri. You can’t be both. You told Runa who I am.” He didn’t meet my eyes. “Yes.” “How long until she tells someone and they come to kill us both?” “She would never do that.” “Well, I’m not going to stay long enough to find out. I’m going home. With or without you. I’m not going to wait for the thaw.” He raked a hand through his hair. “Then you’ll die.” “Vegr yfir fjor, Iri. Honor above life.” My voice turned weak.
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