If he even survives.” She shivered, and Amon put his arm around her, drawing her into his steady warmth.”It’s that bad?”Raisa nodded. “He looked…he looked awful, Amon. Willo doesn’t know if he’ll…She’s worried about him....

You didn’t have to go to the fireworks with him. Or – or let him fondle you.””Fondle?” Raisa raised her eyebrows, “When did I mention fondling?

Just tell me you don’t love me, and I’ll let the matter drop.””What?””What I said. Just say, ‘Rai, I don’t love you and I never will’. It’s that simple.””Raisa, this is getting us nowhere.””Say it!