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WRENI don't even notice that I'm shaking until Raf takes my hand.
"It's okay," he whispers. "You're safe."
I nod and give him a brave smile. I'd felt safe and happy right until Kion mentioned the Athions. Now, my body was tense and I was having trouble keeping my composure. I had to be strong. I didn't want to fall apart again.
"I'm sorry to have to ask this," Kion began," but I would like you to tell us exactly what happened. I know we've not really listened before, but we would like to change that now."
"Both of you?" Raf asked sceptically before I could reply.
Kili nodded. "Both of us."
I stared at the Athions, trying to decipher the emotions on their blue faces. "So you believe me now? You believe that Raf and Vuk rescued me, that they're not the bad guys?"
Again, Kili incli
