“I’ve been weak my whole life. And when I finally did get power—when I finally became strong—” Lore cut him off. “You are the strongest person I’ve ever known. Always have been.” “Now I know you’re lying,” he said. “I could barely keep up with you most days.” She fought to control the rising heat in her words. “You are the strongest person I’ve ever known, Castor Achilleos, and it wasn’t because of how fast you ran or how hard you hit. It was because even when you got knocked flat on your back, you fought your way back up. You have to do it again now. Whatever you’re feeling, you have to leave
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