“
The aggressive person fights. The passive one runs away. But the assertive person stands ground, assesses the situation, adapts, and acts with purpose and passion. Be that person.
”
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“
You may begin the ceremony, Mavlys.” Vale cut me off, his hands landing heavily on my shoulders.
I opened my mouth to try again, but Vale’s hand flashed up from my shoulder, wrapping around the lower half of my face.
“Nod your consent if you’re ready, Tempest.”
Elrik swallowed, glancing at me nervously. “T-That’s n-not really how consent—” he stuttered, but Vidrol cut him off.
“Quiet. I can’t hear the Tempest. She’s trying to give her consent. What was that, darling?” With a glare at him
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― A Dream of Embers
― A Dream of Embers
