"I helped you," she said.
"Yes."
"I saved you."
"Yes."
"But I also guided things."
My stomach twisted.
"You manipulated events?"
She nodded slowly.
"Your mother taught me one thing."
My chest tightened.
"What?"
"Power belongs to the one who plans last."
I felt empty inside.
"So what now?"
She smiled slightly.
"Now we see who you become."