Chapter 42
She caved to the emptiness, because it was easier to handle than emotion. Keeping Sethildras between them, she inched toward Max. He led her down his chosen path. Mount Arax’s peak disappeared behind a wall of porous stone, shielding them from view of anyone uphill. “It’s difficult to know where to start.” His shoulders slumped. “There’s a lot I could tell you about my childhood. After my mother died, I met some bad people. I allowed myself to be . . . no, that’s not right. I joined them willingly. Thought I could save Allentria.” He huffed a rueful laugh and shook his head. Keriya watched him, analyzing every moment. “I won’t bore you with backstory. The truth I owe you comes after that. And my tale begins on the night we met.” “It is decided. The four of you will depart tomorrow at d
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