Redtail Rise amoroso

Had he thought —

No, thinking never did much good. Last years had never been just his anyway. Only Lilia felt like his own true own. Yet even she belonged to the Rise, not just him.

Everything for Avicus. Always.

Right?

This whole thing inspired a feeling of déjà vu. It struck him hard and with a slick acid in his throat. It was not at Ashlar, it was not at Avicus. It flared inward at himself. A toxic masculinity taking a hit.

You're good with the children. His voice felt disconnected from his mind. It is good that they would know you as — father.