She looked at him, meeting his gaze. For the first time since he had met her, she seemed… at peace. Completely clear, in control. “Tell Davian he missed out,” she said, the sadness in her eyes belying her lightness of tone. She hesitated. “And that I died a hero, of course. Don’t forget that part.” “What are you talking about?” Wirr asked in bewilderment. Ishelle closed her eyes, a tear leaking out of the left one. Her brow furrowed in concentration. She crumpled to the ground. For a second Wirr stood frozen. Then he threw himself forward, skidding to his knees beside Ishelle’s limp form,
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