“No. We’re not. Because I said no. Because I might have a thousand faults of my own. I might be stubborn and selfish and unforgiving at times. I might be harsh and hard and damaged, but I have enough self-respect to know that I’m worth more than some overdue apology blurted when there was no choice but to make it.” “You’re right…but do you remember the night I asked you to get stardust for our flying lessons from Darius? I told you he would say yes if you asked so long as you went before midnight.” “What of it?” I muttered. “Do you remember I warned you that there were two paths your
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