EMBER’S POV

“So yes,” I say aloud, and Silas looks up, because he doesn’t know what I’m answering. But Knox does. Knox’s eyes find mine, and hold. “You asked if it’s worth it. Worth the war. Worth the carnage. Worth conquering a god.” I don’t look away from Knox. “Yes. He’s worth all of it. He’s worth every single bit of it, and more than I have to give.”

Silas frowns, slow, and looks between the two of us, and something in his scarred face closes like he’s understood more than I said.

“Goddess help you both,” Silas mutters, and then he pushes himself up out of his chair. “But...