Daisy is powerful. A worthy ally and too dangerous to be an enemy, too willing to injure herself while using her inhuman powers to be left alone.
The Darkling swallows hard, watching his fingers on the glass.
They might be here for months. Years, even, since the numbers of orbs needed to succeed was never specified. Yet another mistake, to leap at the chance to undo his regret without reading the fine print or asking questions. Blinding by the opportunity as soon as it presented itself like a fool.]
I have told you about the persecution my people is subjected to back in my home world. The terrors we face-
[He looks up, eyebrows drawn together in a frown.] You were there, when I saw Luda. She was my wife.
[Was. Had been. His last love before merzost slithered through his veins, scorching everything in its path. Before Alina and the promise of hope.]
She died, because of me. What happened at the party reminded me of her, of what I had once and lost.
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Daisy is powerful. A worthy ally and too dangerous to be an enemy, too willing to injure herself while using her inhuman powers to be left alone.
The Darkling swallows hard, watching his fingers on the glass.
They might be here for months. Years, even, since the numbers of orbs needed to succeed was never specified. Yet another mistake, to leap at the chance to undo his regret without reading the fine print or asking questions. Blinding by the opportunity as soon as it presented itself like a fool.]
I have told you about the persecution my people is subjected to back in my home world. The terrors we face-
[He looks up, eyebrows drawn together in a frown.] You were there, when I saw Luda. She was my wife.
[Was. Had been. His last love before merzost slithered through his veins, scorching everything in its path. Before Alina and the promise of hope.]
She died, because of me. What happened at the party reminded me of her, of what I had once and lost.