City of Illusions by Kim ten Tusscher

Author:Kim ten Tusscher [Tusscher, Kim ten]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-09T22:00:00+00:00

“So how are you feeling?” Lumea asked Elion.

She sat down next to him. They had yet to speak about the elves in the power plant, even though the emotional impact on him was obvious. She look at him worriedly.

“I did what I had to do,” Elion replied soberly.

“That doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to have feelings. Anger at those responsible, sadness for the loss of even more kinfolk...”

Elion interrupted her. “Don’t make it worse than it already is,” he snapped.

Lumea hung her head. “I’m sorry... I didn’t mean to make it worse,” she said.

The elf took her hand and gave her a sidelong glance. “I know you didn’t, and I shouldn’t have snapped at you. It’s just that... I don’t really want to let it sink in. Humans are apparently still targeting my people.”

Elion looked over to where Siard sat, and his look was cold. When Lumea followed his gaze, she was shocked to realize what he was thinking.

“Siard has nothing to do with this! He’s on your side, remember that.”

Elion shrugged. Everything that had happened had only served to increase his distrust of the humans in this region. “He’s Omnesian,” Elion finally said.

Lumea shook her head. “He’s your friend. You can trust him.”

Elion looked at her. “I know that. But it doesn’t always feel that way. That’s why I told you I’d rather feel nothing at all. It’s easier not to feel.”

“What happened to you to make you think this way, Elion?” Lumea asked with a sigh.

The elf thought about her question for a moment. When he started talking, he had his voice entirely under control. “All right, I will tell you.

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