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“You don’t understand. My dreams, Moira’s visions... this happened because I was too selfish to choose between you. I made the wrong choice by not choosing at all.”

My brows furrowed, her explanation heartfelt but not making sense. I vividly recalled the terror they’d induced but didn’t understand what they had to do with this. “Who told you that you have to choose? Sunday, we’ve been over this. I don’t expect that from you.”

“She said if I choose wrong, the consequences will be dire. I watched you nearly die. It doesn’t get more dire than that, Noah. I can’t lose any of you. So that means I have to let go of everyone and choose. Even if...” she trailed off, her whole body shaking. Clearing her throat, she continued, “Moira had a vision after the attack. She told me it was you all along. I should’ve chosen you. You are the only way to keep everyone safe.”