Ascend or Be Consumed
His calm face still bore the weight of sorrow and hurt, yet he was gently brushing tears for me, as if it hurt him more to see me upset.
“Juno,” he whispered, “you said she's your god sister. Who is your godmother?”
“Lady Irina.” I sniffed.
When our eyes met, dissatisfaction flashed in his dark ones. “When did Irina become your godmother? Do you know who she really is?”
“She was once the Emperor’s consort,” I responded, recalling the latest detail I learned about her. However, it also brought to mind who had told me this—Naryssa.
I sniffed again. I didn't want to be sadder tonight.
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