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Before Tally could follow, Maddy took her arm in a firm
grip. “You should go to the city now.”
“Tonight? But—”
“Otherwise, you’ll talk yourself out of it. Or David will.”
Tally pulled away. “I have to say good-bye to him.”
“You have to go.”
Tally stared at Maddy and slowly realized the truth.
Although the woman’s gaze held more sadness than anger,
there was something cold in her eyes. David might not
blame her for Az’s death, but Maddy did.
“Thank you,” Tally said softly, forcing herself to hold
Maddy’s gaze.
“For what?”
“For not telling him. For letting me do it myself.”
Maddy shook her head, managing a smile. “David
needed you these last two weeks.”
Tally swallowed and stepped away, looking at the city.
“He still needs me.”
“Tally—”
“I’ll go tonight, all right? But I know that David will be
the one who brings me back.”