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Viola shook her head and squared her shoulders No! Why go to the darkest place first? Brochan didn’t want to hurt his brother, that was all And she didn’t either

“I’m sorry you helped me ruin your immortal life, McCadden,” she blurted out, now that she had the chance Wait That had coet this right Because I can do anything” And…go “I regret that I extended your existence for you” No! Bad Hoas one supposed to do this, exactly? “I apologize foryou? I’m sorry you were hurt by my actions? Yes Those But maybe we can extend your life the sa root,” she explained Was Brochan willing to risk McCadden’s life the way she considered risking Fluffy’s? "Did you ever consider it?”

“I didn’t I don’t think I had the courage to let myself”

“And now?”

“I will allow McCadden to make the decision”

The Fallen One pulled at his collar, drawing their attention “I’oddess Mostly But if you ever hurt my brother, I will—”

“Don’t,” Brochan interjected hat she assumed was his best impersonation of a dad voice “I love you, lad, but I won’t tolerate disrespect to your mother”

She sed a snort See! He wasn’t ashamed of her He’d just claimed her in front of his only son, her former boyfriend

“Did you refer to me as McCadden’s

He hiked one of his shoulders “If Fluffy is mine, McCadden is yours”

Crafty Forsaken He siinable, no doubt Very well She could play along Snuggling into Brochan and s at the Fallen One, she said, “Feel free to call me Momma And do yourself a favor Always remember Momma doesn’t like sass”

McCadden looked between theain “You two deserve each other You really do” He wasunder his breath as he strode off

Viola snickered, and at first, Brochan joined in her ht before her eyes and scrubbed a hand over his face “Brochan?”

Scowling, hethere”

Okay, as going on? All this because she refused to accept the position of Mrs Brochan…So? Well, he knehat he needed to do Why would he not seek her test to gain his every desire?

There was only one reason Deep down, he believed he would lose her

Enough was enough Viola flashed in front of hi him to stop Eyesrouess what I’m about to make your wildest dreams come true and…chase you” She shuddered, the words distasteful Her Chase a male “I hope you’re happy”

“I’m happier than I’ve ever been, and I’ve never beenher of another cri over aze More cal about”