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I’m sorry, it must be awful. But I promise we’ll get him back.

Elio’s sad neigh echoes in my mind and I feel horrible for him. It never occurred to me that a horse could miss its rider so much. Then again, we’re talking about the Four Horsemen of the freaking Apocalypse. Nothing is normal when it comes to them.

I know you will. And when you do, we can all be together like a happy family.

I freeze with my cup halfway to my mouth. A happy family?

Yeah, I don’t know about that, but it’ll be great to hear you happier than this.

The idea of him getting Slash back is bittersweet because that means I’ll be alone. Again.

At least until Desdemon is satisfied that I’m no longer in any danger. And knowing him, that’ll only take about two centuries.

I do know, Danika. I can feel your fate and I promise, it’s completely different from what you imagine.