After sighing, Seth says, “Fine! But only with Theo, at least him–I trust will not hurt you.”

I frown. “If you know that then—”

“He will not hurt you, but he might take you away!”

“Oh,” I mutter because Theo might really do it.

I take a deep breath and the room spins for a moment. Seth helps me back to the bed and sits with me while the room steadies.

“You should rest more,” he says, but I shake my head.

“I can’t waste any time,” I whisper, trying to suppress the tremble in my voice. “Invite Theo. I will meet him in one of the sitting rooms.”

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