The last person I wanted to talk to about Mal was Zoya, but that had sounded suspiciously like a compliment. I remembered her gripping my hand during the cave-in and how strong she’d stayed throughout it all. “Thanks,” I said. “For keeping us safe down there. For helping save Sergei and Stigg.” Even if I hadn’t meant a word of it, the look of shock on her face would have been worth it. “You’re welcome,” she managed. Then she stuck her perfect nose in the air and added, “But I won’t always be around to save your ass, Sun Summoner.” I grinned and followed her down the aisle of graves. At least
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