Tristian frowns but replies, looking you firmly in the eye. "Both Jaethal and I fell for Nyrissa's lies. She t

Tristian frowns but replies, looking you firmly in the eye. "Both Jaethal and I fell for Nyrissa's lies. She tricked us with illusions and made us fight each other. And I turned out to be the stronger. Death has never been so close to me, but I... I knew I must return to you. No matter what else."