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Kara struggled to stand, her stomach churning with dread.

He’s just confused.The blast disorientated him. He’ll remember in a moment.

As if in a dream, she watched Rhyn and Ela talk to him, explaining what had happened. Trying to calm him down.

She didn’t hear what they said.

All she could concentrate on was Vahn’s face. On the hatred in his yellow eyes as they rested on her in disbelief.

Just another moment. He’ll remember. He has to.

Sobs lodged in her throat, sobs she fought to keep in. She knew if she started crying now, she’d never stop.

The moments ticked by. But the look in his eyes didn't change.