Taking justice in her hands would be so easy, and that was precisely what frightened her.
"No," she said at last. This was not the first time Aelion had suggested it, but this was the first time Aveline couldn't answer immediately.
Aelion's eyes narrowed. "No?"
"It's what I said before. I won't become the judge, jury, and executioner just because the system is corrupt." She forced herself to meet his gaze.
Aelion laughed without a trace of humor.
"You really believe doing things the right way will save you."
"I believe it's the right thing to do."
"And you'll lose!"
His sudden shout made her flinch.
"You are losing already, Ava! Can't you see that you're not being principled, but you're being stupid!"
Aveline's expression hardened, but he was too furious to stop.
