“It’s all right,” he said, but it wasn’t. Someone had destroyed something Adrian loved, and it felt deeply personal. And yet as if he did not wish me to know how much it affected him, he added, “There will be other fish.” I frowned at him and he raised a finger, smoothing my frustrated brows. “There is only one you,” he said and helped me to my feet. “Come with me. I want to take you somewhere.” I was wary. This seemed too spontaneous. “Where, exactly?” “Let it be a surprise.” I hesitated, not because I did not wish to go with him but because I was anxious at the thought of leaving Cel Ceredi
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