The One
“Now I don’t know what’s going on. But he can’t be my One, Akin. He just can’t.”
Akin looks at me, his expression unreadable.
“Why not?” he asks, more gently.
“Why not?” I repeat, my voice rising. “Because he’s River! Because he’s arrogant, and infuriating, and…” I stumble over my words, not sure how to explain the rest.
Akin is quiet for a long moment. Then he says, “Maybe it’s a good thing, Maerilee. Maybe finding your One—whoever he is—will help you. Help the kingdom.”
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