Stay,” she panted. Tears leaked from her eyes. “Stay till the end.” <br />“And after,” he said. “And always.” <br />“I want to feel safe again. I want to go home to Ravka.” <br />“Then I’ll take you there. We’ll set fire to raisins or whatever you heathens do for fun.” <br />“Zealot,” she said weakly. <br />“Witch.” <br />“Barbarian.” <br />“Nina,” he whispered, “little red bird. Don’t go.