259 Cracks and Confessions

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Even under the drug’s influence, even haunted by a dream, she shouldn’t have let the darkness consume her.

And in truth, Henry hadn’t done anything wrong in their past life.

She repeated that to herself three times, pressing down the restless violence inside. When she opened her eyes again, they were full of weary helplessness.

“I’m sorry. I’ll apologize. Don’t be angry anymore, alright?”

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Henry nearly lost his mind. How was it that all his fury, ready to erupt, crumbled in the face of one look from her?

stay angry when the woman they

expression screamed: I’m not forgiving you that

laugh. “Sorry. I’ve been having nightmares these past few days. I think… there are lingering effects. Give me a little more time

to melt away the last of


“No matter how long you need, I’ll wait. Aubrey, don’t ever

and murmured assent. And for the first time in

for more work, until Perry

She blinked. “There’s news?”

witch of the southern continent might have the potion you’re looking for. But she’s elusive–hard

the lead.” Aubrey nodded, though she didn’t let herself hope too much. After that, Perry continued, “Also–your father is

Jax?

then answered calmly, “Alright,

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