I don't care if you danced naked on the roof of the Little Palace with him. I love you, Alina, even the part of you that loved him.
I have loved you all my life, Mal," I whispered through my tears. "There is no end to our story.
Mal snickered.
"What's so funny?"
"I just pictured the Darkling being cornered by a sweaty duchess trying to have her way with him.
Damn it, woman, stop offering to kill me!