“It mattered. That’s why your betrayal hurt him.”

Diana said nothing.

“And because I’m tired,” Lena continued. “I’m tired of every relationship becoming a battlefield. I’m tired of inheriting wars started before I was born.

If you leave now, the claim fails and Crestwood loses its standing. I won’t pursue you unless you move against us again.”

“You would show me mercy?”

“No. I would show myself freedom.”