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Lincoln
I’ve seen Mother work her big guns when it comes to manipulation. After all, she can make almost any rank and file thrax weep within two minutes. Only rarely have I seen what’s happening now.
Mother’s going nuclear.
For Octavia, this means everything but all out bawling. It’s extraordinarily effective. As for Myla, every part of her seems washed out and exhausted. Circles under her eyes. Colorless skin. Slumped shoulders.
My girl needs real food and sleep. Which is why Mother’s pulling out all the stops.
A memory appears. I’m back in the woods with the Guide, only it doesn’t turn out to be him at all. It was Lady Bentford. Back then, I’d tortured myself about what the true threat against me and Myla.
At last, I see that risk clearly.
Even better, I know what to do about
