Karla stubbornly shook her head. "Raven, please. I would know if someone was manipulating my emotions. I've been trained in Craft and shielding my whole life." She clasped Raven's hand more tightly, willing Raven to feel the depth of her love. "No, believe me. What I feel for you is true and deep and enduring."

For another few hours, definitely!

"You must give me the chance to prove it to you!"