He shifted, discomfitted by the answer though he now realized he should have expected it. Nothing he had learned about Raine had indicated differently, all that had been missing was the identity of the one she would sacrifice herself for.

Kylo looked away again, it was too hard to bear her gaze. She wasn't even judging, yet he felt judged. If she knew... "Then you're a better person than I am," he pointed out, though he found it unnecessary, "and your brother is very fortunate. To have a parent who loves you more than they love themselves..." His jaw clenched. No. He couldn't do it. He couldn't face that. Not now. More like never.

He just smiled wanly, and huddled back under the covers. "I've never doubted you would choose the path of good, Raine."