19: The ceremony

Lena.

"Lena," he murmured, too low for any but me to hear. "You came."

"Did I have a choice?" I replied, equally quiet.

Pain flickered across his features. "I—"

"Later," I cut him off. The vial was still hidden in my hand, my decision still unmade.

Elder Tomas stepped forward, raising his arms ...

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