Leigh Bardugo said this quote
“ I'll get them out and come back. I promise.On your word as a cutthroat and a pirate?He touched my cheek once, briefly. Privateer.Another explosion rocked the grounds.Let's go! shouted Mal.As we sprinted into the tunnel, I glanced back and saw Nikolai silhouetted against the purple twilight. I wondered if I'd ever see him again. ”