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The weather got bad, so we couldn't fly back to Ironfang that evening. We lodged in a hotel, and I took my time, explaining to Torin and Darian how important it was to really find the branded lady now.

I still couldn't believe she was a Conduit. Something forbidden. And I'd slept with her. Fallen for her.

Was it possible she was working with my brother?

It fucking hurt. It troubled me so deeply I