Chapter 168
Author: ijay
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Tish considered him for a moment. "You said it yourself. Henry changed you. You aren't the same person who did those things, and you expressed remorse for doing them. I can also forgive you as my life now is so much better than it was before. Thank you for healing me."

Ikehorn nodded shakily and fell behind a little so he could wipe his eyes, unseen by the others. This swelling of emotions was another gift from Henry. Before, the strongest sentiment he'd felt was hate and even that he had to work at to maintain. The depth of the feelings he was able to access now? Overwhelming! It was like... he was suddenly seeing the world in color for the first time.

Then he caught Baba Yaga glancing back at him. She frowned then looked ahead. A chill ran down his spine. How could this... being have raised someone like Henry?

And why was she here now?

-=-

When Mab threw the two Succubi from the bed, Camila moved from her hiding place. Keeping low, she rushed forward and reached the first one just a
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