It's due to him. It had been his life threatened. (If they had not killed him, they likely would have made him Tranquil, and Derrica cannot say which is worse. It is nearly the same.)
Her hands are very gentle, cupping his. Looking up into his face.
"But you're hurt. You need rest. There's time enough for rooting her out, after you've returned to full strength."
With any luck, she may simply walk back into the Gallows. If they can keep Marcus' return and Julius' survival quiet, all these suspicions to themselves, then there's likely no reason why she wouldn't return as planned.
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It's due to him. It had been his life threatened. (If they had not killed him, they likely would have made him Tranquil, and Derrica cannot say which is worse. It is nearly the same.)
Her hands are very gentle, cupping his. Looking up into his face.
"But you're hurt. You need rest. There's time enough for rooting her out, after you've returned to full strength."
With any luck, she may simply walk back into the Gallows. If they can keep Marcus' return and Julius' survival quiet, all these suspicions to themselves, then there's likely no reason why she wouldn't return as planned.