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“I tilted my head back, breathing deeply. It was a clear, moonless night, and after those long months underground, the sight of all that sky was dizzying. And so many stars - a glittering, tangled mass that seemed close enough to touch. I let their light fall over me like a balm, grateful for the air in my lungs, the night all around me.
"Alina," Mal said softly. I opened my eyes. The Grisha were staring. "What?" He took my hands and held them out in front of me, as if we were about to start a dance. "You're glowing."
"Oh," I breathed. My skin was silver, cocooned in starlight. I hadn't even realised I was summoning. "Oops." He ran a finger down my forearm where the sleeve had ridden up, watching the play of light over my skin, a smile curling his lips. Abruptly, he stepped back. He dropped my hands as if they were hot.
The others fell into step behind him, letting him lead yet again. I hung back, actively brushing the light from my skin. It clung to me, as if my body was thirsty for it.
When Zoya drew level with me, she said, "You know, Starkov, I'm beginning to think you turned your hair white on purpose."
I flicked a speck of starlight from my wrist, watching it fade.
"Yes, Zoya, courting death is an integral part of my beauty regimen." She shrugged and cast a glance at Mal. "Well, it's a little obvious for my taste, but I'd say the whole moon maiden look is working." ”
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