I knew they would kill me when they found out, butโฆโ He struggled for words, releasing a sharp breath. โI think I realized that I would rather die because I betrayed them, than live because I betrayed you.
Marissa MeyerLet's pick it up," the man behind her said. "How many more of the tranquilizers do you have?" "Just three," the girl panted. "Gonna have to restock." "Right. I'll just... head down... to the convenience store, and-" she didn't finish, the strain too much.
Marissa MeyerShe did not know that the wolf was a wicked sort of animal, and she was not afraid of him.
Marissa MeyerThat you prefer to rule through fear rather than justice? So sorry, Your Majesty, Iโm afraid I already knew that about you.
Marissa MeyerWas it all in my head? A Lunar trick?โ Her stomach twisted. โNo.โ She shook her head, fervently. How to explain that she hadnโt had the gift before? That she couldnโt have used it against him? โI would never lieโโ The words faded. She had lied. Everything he knew about her had been a lie. โIโm so sorry,โ she finished, the words falling lamely in the open air. Kai peeled his eyes away, finding some place of resignation off in the glistening garden. โYouโre even more painful to look at than she is.
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