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[ when has any man ever acknowledged their mistakes and apologised? her father wouldn’t dare, her sons know such an admission to be weakness incarnate, and her councillors think themselves wiser than her, with her foolish heart.

it takes her a long moment to reply. ]

I want to believe you.

[ stupid girl that she is. no, she mustn’t trust him until he proves himself again. the damage done is too great. she can still feel the raised ridge of alina’s scar under her hand. how cruel it is to think yourself strong — a queen, a saint — and have a man ruin you for his pleasure. ]

Keep safe, Hawkins, for Tim’s sake.