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“We get power by taking it.”

“And her parents’ murderer, now her foster father. The High King’s general, Madoc, who wanted to teach her how to ride too fast and how to fight to the death. No matter how hard she swung at him, it just made him laugh. He liked her anger. Fire, he called it.”

“It will hurt. Pain makes you strong.”

“‘Then have this on your conscience.’ Balekin walks two steps and thrusts out his arm. He doesn’t even look in the direction he’s thrusting, but his blade pierces Elowyn’s throat. Someone shrieks, then everyone does. For a moment, the wound is just a blotch against her skin, and then blood pours out, a river of red... Gold fabric and glittering gems are drowning in scarlet.”

“Right then and there, I go down on one knee on the ancient rug in Madoc’s study and swear myself into Prince Dain’s service.”

“She is whispering something to a laughing Locke. I stop moving. The crowd surges around me, but I am rooted to the spot as Taryn leans in and tucks a stray bit of hair behind Locke’s ear.”

I swear to the gods Taryn, if Locke is your secret lover and you’re betraying your sister, you will burn in the Land of Promise.