[ That is not a surprise. That the Darkling would be among her worst fears, that's not a surprise at all.

His thumb strokes her cheek. At the same time, across the room, Korol puts his head back down, and breathes evenly. ]

You were powerless. I was out of control.

It's a clever machine, it knew how to hurt. I need you, Alina. I don't want to have to do this without you, either.