37 - Why Stay?

CASSIAN

She hesitated, too long for it to be casual. “Because…” She drew a slow breath, choosing her words carefully. “Because I came here for a reason. And I need to see it through.”

“That’s not what I asked.”

Her eyes shot up to mine.

I held her gaze, unflinching. “Are you here for me, Lira? O...

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