“Thank you again for not going on a rampage in there,” I say as we drive back to the mansion. The city lights flash across the windshield, painting us both in brief golds and reds. Eldora’s seat is reclined, her knees tucked to her chest. In the oversized clothes, she looks smaller, quieter, like someone carrying the weight of what could have happened. Deflated would be the word I’m looking for. “I’m not stupid,” she murmurs, eyes fixed on the car roof. “I know what that would’ve caused if I lost control.” She sighs, dropping her feet to the floor. “But I was this close to doing it…” “I felt it,” I admit softly. “What stopped you?” “The Seer.” “The Seer?” I blink, confused. “The Elf I told you about? The one who healed me.” “Oh, right. She said something to you?” “She said I’d get another chance for revenge… but that it would make me a villain.” Her voice fades. “And I… remembered that. I realized if I gave in, I’d just be doing just that. Feeding their cause.” I glance at he
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