“I came to apologize,” he said. “I was unkind in so many ways last night. I promised you the world, and when you asked, I took it away.” He paused for a moment, looking away, his eyes becoming hard. “The problem is…I waited two centuries to have you in my arms again, and if I let you go, I fear you will never come back.” “Adrian,” I said, whispering his name. His words made my heart ache. “I came to let you know that I dispatched one of my soldiers to Nalani.” I straightened at his words. “Her name is Ivka. She should return within the week with news.” I opened my mouth to speak, but no words
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what. a. man.
