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Chapter 174 - The Raven's Pact and a Stepson's Vow

"You're being ridiculous, Regina!" I scrubbed a hand down my face in frustration as I watched my sister pack her bag. "There's a war brewing, and you want to run off on your own?"

"I'm not running off, Ronan." Regina didn't even look up as she methodically folded her clothes. "I'm going to warn Gareth and his people. Someone has to."

"Then let me come with you. Hell, let Landon send a group of Guardians." I reached for her arm, but she sidestepped me.

"This is my mission. I need to do this alone."

"Why?" I demanded, unable to mask the frustration in my voice. "What are you trying to prove?"

Regina finally looked up, her eyes flashing with determination. "That I'm just as capable as any of you. That being the only female Guardian doesn't make me the weak link."

"Nobody thinks you're weak, Regina."

"Don't they?" She challenged, raising an eyebrow. "Then why does Landon assign me to defensive positions? Why do you constantly hover over me in battle?"

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