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I take his hand, warm and a little soft, and let him pull me to my feet. He’s taller than me—but not by much. I can easily look into his eyes, which is odd, as Adar had loomed over me even in merman form and—

“Stop it,” I whisper.

“I’m sorry?”

“Nothing.” I give him a tight smile in return and walk with him to the window at the end of the room