“Is there another way to break the curse?” I poked him in the chest with an accusing finger. “What are you not telling me?”

“Isobel.” He caught my hand with his wet fingers. “Do you trust me?”

I narrowed my eyes at him. “Of course I do, with my life. But I’m not sure I trust you with your own. Tell me you’re not risking it when there’s another way to save Kilinaire.”