Dahlia, you’re insane, Gahn said. I hit you, hurt you, and now you’re trying to save me? He let out a bitter laugh, then buried his face in his hands. Why? Feeling sorry for me now?
No, no pity, she said. Your eyes say I had it coming.
He stepped in front of her. She glanced up.
Gahn sat down beside her. I hit the princess; they’ll rip me apart. I won’t lie about it.
Yes, you will, she snapped. Now carry me and act like you found me. Wait, one more thing to make my story stick. She grabbed her thumb and snapped it. Dahlia cried out in pain.
What the hell did you do? Gahn stared at her hand, horrified.
I escaped, she said through gritted teeth. Okay, now carry me.
You’re out of your mind, Gahn muttered. Always were. He scooped her up, her head resting on his shoulder.
Gahn, I forgiv
