Chapter eighteen-2
“That's not so! You didn’t understand! Let me explain.” The agitated sea was reflected in his tormented features that mirrored mine. “Explain what?” I said wearily. “That you can’t give up Amiras. I fear him dreadfully. He's dangerous, and if you give in to him once, you’ll never get rid of him anymore. What would you do if he told you that just for a few hours of normality you’d have to kill someone? Would you be able to say no, after experiencing the beauty and the sense of freedom of walking again?” He leaned against the pillows, distraught. “Trust me, Melisande. Please. I have my limits, I swear.” I was tired, so tired I thought I would fall to the ground. “I'm going to sleep, Sebastian. I can’t continue this conversation.” He tapped his hands over the empty space beside him, a spac
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