She hesitated, then went on: “My mother told me that those with power were meant to protect those without. I know how dangerous it is. But I also know we cannot sit aside and watch our people suffer like…like this.” Lan met Dilaya and Tai’s eyes. “I want to find the Godslayer. I want to use the power of my Demon God against the Elantians. And I want both of you to keep me in check should I ever”—a sharp exhale, a memory of a beautiful face with fathomless black eyes—“should I ever lose control.” There was
