Flashback ( PDFDrive )

your past experiences with him, and the toll emotion and nightmares
take on the two of you at the moment.”
Sophie hated that word.
Vulnerable.
Even if it was true.
“There’s still a chance we could learn something important,” Fitz
argued.
“There is,” Magnate Leto agreed. “And that is why I’m of two
minds. As were your families when I spoke to them.”
“Our parents know?” Sophie was surprised Grady hadn’t rushed
over and ordered her to stay away from Fintan—or demanded to go
with her if she did meet with him.
He must still be away on assignment.
“I hailed them before I came to speak to you,” Magnate Leto
explained. “Not for their permission, since I believe you’ve earned the
right to make this choice without restrictions—but out of respect for
the fact that they deserve to know what’s going on with their children.
And you should know that both of your families are willing to support
whatever you choose—provided that you keep them informed and
promise not to fight any efforts for your security if you decide to agree
to the meeting. The Council has told me essentially the same thing. So
this truly comes down to you—though there is also the matter of your
recovery to consider.”
“I was just going to say,” Elwin jumped in, “they won’t be
physically ready for something like this for at least a couple of weeks.”
“I assumed as much,” Magnate Leto added. “So take your time.
Remember that your primary focus still needs to be on your recovery.
And make sure you finish taking your medicine.”