"War haunts us all; even Hunter knows its trauma. No one looks forward to what comes with a rise against Birsha. You're too hard on yourself. You will be what she needs. Or…or Hywel, if his intention is sincere." "Anyone but you?" Conall bit out. There was a settling quiet. My fingertips traced over the rough edges and grooves of the stone wall. "I am not the hero," Asterion said, drawing me back to them. "I was created out of punishment, born out of spite, and raised to terrorize." My brow furrowed. I knew the minotaur's story, trapped in the labyrinth, killing those who threatened the king
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