Hope. Such a dangerous thing.

“Honor from death,” I snap, “is a myth. Invented by the war torn to make sense o…”

“Blessed is he who walks the path of God. He shall stray neither to the left nor…”

“Cosmé is in constant attendance. Though no one will take Aneaxi’s place, Cosmé …”

“I cover his hand with my own: "The Champion must not waver," he says in my ear.…”