A Hero's Sacrifice

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Aelin is defying her Aunt, but what happens when Ruby falls from the sky? Set after Volume 8 and during the scene of Aelin not counting.

THIS IS JUST A PREVIEW IM SORRY

Crack!

Cairn was most likely smiling as he whipped me.

"Come now, Aelin." my Aunt exclaimed while forcing my glaring eyes to meet hers. "Count."

"Like I would ever count for you!" I snapped.

"Well, we know how that turned out for the others, don't we?" She exclaimed with a drawl.

I snarled at her in anger, but I still would not count for her.

But she was right. My defiance had only harmed those I cared for.

Those I loved.