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Sol's smile faded slightly as he looked beyond the sanctuary gardens, beyond the safety of the castle and the peace they had managed to build.

"There is something else."

I already knew.

The Bond told me before he spoke.

Duty.

Responsibility.

Guilt.

Acceptance.

Things Sol had been trying to avoid for years.

Not because he was incapable.

Because he never wanted them.

"You have to go back," I said softly.

He nodded.

"Yeah."

For a moment he looked tired.

Not physically.

Soul-deep tired.

"I have to
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