Chapter 50

• "MICAH!" Rhea's scream tore through the Council Hall, a raw, naked sound of agony. She stumbled, her golden light flailing and dying. Theon's dagger, a cruel, ugly thing, was deep within her brother's chest.
• "No, no, no," she whispered, her voice shattering as she fell to her knees beside him. Micah's eyes were open, full of a peaceful, dying light. He coughed, a spout of blood on his lips.
• "Rhea, no," he croaked, his shaking hand trying to reach out to caress her face. "Don't let it destroy you."