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"I don't remember what it was like to be huo But I agree with you We are a people like any other We're not ani like we are I believe in what you're doing We deserve a chance to live a life of our choosing Those who aren't strong enough to control their appetites, those eak minds, will always pick the path that's easiest for thee for ith the White God no matter what the costs to the va you know about Valon, Charles" He faced his loyal second and leaned back against the railing of the porch, arms crossed A cool breeze tickled the back of his neck while Ashley's taste lingered in his uard, e the chaos of the first year or two you were in charge I ie the previous Black God"

Jonny's jaw tightened at the frustrating re curve had been He'd been a stupid kid when he assuradually transfor," Charles added

"So he waited until my alliance with Damian to kill the Others was over to act," Jonny said

"Or he waited for the Others to weaken your support base," Charles said with a shrug

"Then he absconds with halfon provoking the White God so I'm faced with a two front war"

"The ith the Others to weaken your position, Valon to take it"

It was a smart plan But at the end of the day, there was only one way for Valon to claiht between two contenders for the position It was the honorable way to deterht?" Jonny asked in a level tone

"Yes He can," Charles replied "But so can you Between the two of you, you're sy"

"It won't y will always beat strength"

Jonny wasn't feeling anywhere near as confident His predecessor had beenabout the future or anything else when he killed hi the life of his sister, who had been in the Black God's grip There was no strategy or even thought behind his victory, nothing but the desperate emotion of a teen who loved his family