The League of Rogues
It would be impossible.
"It is not an easy decision, I understand. You are a pawn in other men's games. Although I am loath to admit it, at the moment, I am as well. Pawns are always sacrificed. It is not fair, but that is our lot, n'est pas? If you do not go, Godric will die."
Evangeline was right. Godric would only get himself killed trying to protect her. What choice did she have? She was a pawn.
"The thing about pawns," Emily said, almost to herself, "is if they reach the other end of the board, they become a queen."
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