MONICA.Tension rises into the air like the steam from the water. Roman stays very still, regulating his breath so that the blade doesn’t go further into his skin than it already does.The blade is sharp enough that is’s already drawing blood. I can see a tiny rivulet of blood running down his chest, disappearing into the water.I know that he doesn’t want to die. But I need to make it happen. It’s the only way I can get out of here. If I spare him, he’s going to go after me. Things will just get a lot easier if I know where the gate is.My heart is throbbing in my throat, but I’m ready to do it.Or at least, I think I am.However, just when I’m about to move, Roman laughs. “Do it.”I’m taken aback. “What?”“Go on, try it,” he urges. “You’ll be surprised at how empowering it is to kill someone. Go on.”To say that I’m shocked would be an understatement. I look down at him, and sure enough, the cut that I made on his neck is already gone. Come to think of it, didn’t Varyn bust his lip
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