The One
"Completely understood, Princess. But you have my word. I will help you get to safety, and when the time comes, I will stand with you against the Oceanan army to fight."
As he goes to sit back down, my gaze drifts to Akin. Up close, I can see how soft and carefully applied the bandages are, and the balm gives off a faint smell of peppermint. He catches my eye and gives a small, reassuring nod, though I can see the exhaustion in his eyes. It’s a reminder of everything we’ve endured to get this far, and I resolve not to let my fears undermine the trust he seems willing to place in Caelan. Akin has good judgment, I know that. After all, he’s not yet come around on River, nor have I.
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