Tears filled Rey’s eyes. She fought to keep her emotions contained, fearing that if she released them even for a moment they would overwhelm her and sweep her away. Kylo was a pace away now, his eyes locked on hers. “ You have no place in this story,” he said. “You come from nothing. You are nothing.” And then his eyes softened. “But not to me. Join me. Please.” He turned his uncle’s lightsaber off and stretched out his hand to her.

















