killed him, and I couldn’t stop it. But I can stop this. I can stop the Red Raids from dishonoring Sail’s body. So I will. With gritted teeth, with sweat and sleet dripping down my temples, I heave. I keep two ribbons loose, poised at my sides, ready to lash out at any who approach or try to stop me. But the pirates backed off at Captain Fane’s order, so it’s just me. Just me, dragging Sail’s body slowly—too slowly—as the captain stomps toward me, fists clenched and eyes raving. My back hits the railing of the ship, and I waste no time to lean down, placing my hands under Sail’s arms. I pull
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